Commercial Brochure - January 2020

C O M M E R C I A L

B R O C H U R E

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COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2016 DIVISION TWO

COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2017 DIVISION ONE

Platinum Club Partners

COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2019 DIVISION ONE

RYAN TEN DOESCHATE

SIMON HARMER

VITALITY BLAST CHAMPIONS 2019

WELCOME CONTENTS Hospitality.............................................................................................................................. 4 County Championship..................................................................................................4-5 Employee and Networking Hire............................................................................... 6-7 Royal London Cup..........................................................................................................8-9 England Women’s International............................................................................. 10-11 Women’s Hundred - London Spirit............................................................................. 11 Vitality Blast.................................................................................................................... 12-15 Events .............................................................................................................................. 16-17 The Cloudfm County Ground................................................................................ 18-19 Conference & Events................................................................................................20-21 Christmas Parties....................................................................................................... 22-23 Networking Events...........................................................................................................24 Pitch Hire............................................................................................................................... 25 Corporate Membership..................................................................................................26 Tribute Nights..................................................................................................................... 27 Start a Partnership....................................................................................................28-29 Testimonials...................................................................................................................30-31 Our Partners.................................................................................................................32-33 Getting Here........................................................................................................................34

Platinum Club Partners

HOME FIXTURES 2020

START TIMES

County Championship

Royal London Cup

Sunday 19 - Wednesday 22 April v Yorkshire

Sunday 19 July v Kent Spitfires

Friday 08 - Monday 11 May v Gloucestershire

Wednesday 22 July v Worcestershire Rapids

County Championship April-August 11am – 6pm September 10:30am – 5:30pm

Friday 15 - Monday 18 May v Hampshire

Sunday 02 August v Middlesex

Sunday 14 -Wednesday 17 June v Northamptonshire

Friday 07 August v Sussex Sharks

Sunday 05 - Wednesday 08 July v Somerset Saturday 29 - Tuesday 01 August v Lancashire Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September v Kent Vitality Blast Friday 29 May v Glamorgan Sunday 31 May v Somerset

Other Matches England Women’s Internationals July 2020 England Women v India Women Women’s One-Day International September 2020 England Women v South Africa Women Women’s WIT20 International

Royal London Cup Morning 11am – 6:45pm Floodlit 2pm – 9:45pm Vitality Blast Afternoon 2pm – 4:45pm Floodlit 7pm – 9:45pm Other Matches Women’s One-Day International - TBC Women’s WIT20 International - TBC Women’s Hundred - TBC

Friday 05 June v Kent Spitfires Friday 19 June v Middlesex

Women’s Hundred

Wednesday 24 June v Sussex Sharks

Sunday 26 July London Spirit v Southern Brave

Friday 26 June v Gloucestershire Sunday 12 July v Hampshire

Essex County Cricket Club

Tuesday 11 August London Spirit v Trent Rockets

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@EssexCricket

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Essex Cricket

All start times are provisional and are subject to change.

Please visit www.essexcricket.org.uk for latest fixture news.

Floodlit match

Club Partners Oaks Hospital Springfield Hospital Rivers Hospital

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Red Ball Cricket returns to Chelmsford in 2020 with Essex looking to retain their County Championship title.

All of our County Championship packages include ground entry, complimentary matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities.

Team sponsored by

THE FIRST-CLASS PACKAGE

FELSTED FAMILY WEEKEND

In our Executive Boxes

Sponsored by

This popular package includes breakfast pastries on arrival, a two-course buffet, and access to superior viewing facilities. Your day also includes an afternoon tea of sandwiches, scone, cream and jam.

Enjoy Tea, Coffee & biscuits on arrival followed by a two-course meal during the lunch break. A Tiptree matchday tea will also make its way to your table as the players leave the field for the late afternoon break.

Midweek Matchdays: £69 per person Weekend & Bank Holiday Matchdays: £60 per person

Weekend & Bank Holiday Matchdays: £50 per Adult £30 per Teen (aged 13-17) £20 per Junior (aged 4-12)

PREMIER PACKAGE Premier Suite Dine whilst enjoying the cricket from the best seats in the house.

Enjoy tea, coffee & biscuits on arrival, a two-course meal followed by either cheese & biscuits or a dessert during the lunch interval. You will also receive a cream tea during the tea break.

Midweek Matchdays: £79 per person Weekend & Bank Holiday Matchdays: £59 per person

Sunday 19 - Wednesday 22 April v Yorkshire

Sunday 05 - Wednesday 08 June v Somerset

Friday 08 - Monday 11 May v Gloucestershire

Saturday 29 - Tuesday 01 August v Lancashire

Friday 15 - Monday 18 May v Hampshire

Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September v Kent

Sunday 14 -Wednesday 17 June v Northamptonshire

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*All prices are exclusive of VAT

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EMPLOYEE AND NETWORKING HIRE Bring your company, your clients or your friends to The Cloudfm County Ground and enjoy County Championship action from your own private Marquee!

STANDARD PACKAGE Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, crisps, fresh fruit and cake for you and your guests. Experience your own private Marquee with access to private bar facilities and prime viewing area. Your matchday ticket is also included in the price.

A minimum number of 100 guests apply.

Selected Matches: ÂŁ20 per person

PREMIUM PACKAGE Enjoy a one-course meal prepared by our Chef during the lunch break. Tea, coffee and cake will also be served during the Tea Interval. Experience your own private Marquee with access to private bar facilities and prime viewing area. Your matchday ticket is also included in the price.

A minimum number of 100 guests apply.

Selected Matches: ÂŁ35 per person

Sunday 19 - Wednesday 22 April v Yorkshire

Sunday 05 - Wednesday 08 June v Somerset

Friday 08 - Monday 11 May v Gloucestershire

Saturday 29 - Tuesday 01 August v Lancashire

Friday 15 - Monday 18 May v Hampshire

Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September v Kent

Sunday 14 -Wednesday 17 June v Northamptonshire

BOOK NOW: 01245 254120 | commercial@essexcricket.org.uk

*All prices are exclusive of VAT

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ROYAL LONDON CUP Action packed 50-over cricket returns to Chelmsford. All of our Royal London Cup packages include ground entry, complimentary matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities.

Team sponsored by

BEER AND BALTI Pavilion Marquee Savour a two-course meal including a Balti Curry in between innings.

The package includes homemade sausage rolls on arrival and unlimited selected draught beers, cider and soft drinks. You and your guests will also enjoy snacks served during the second innings.

HALF-CENTURY PACKAGE In our Executive Boxes Enjoy homemade sausage rolls on arrival prior to a two-course buffet lunch. Feast on a selection of interval snacks and enjoy tea and coffee throughout the second innings.

Midweek Matches: £69 per person

All Matches: £99 per person

PREMIER PACKAGE Premier Suite Enjoy premium viewing facilities, tea, coffee & homemade sausage rolls with Tiptree condiments on arrival. Sit back and relax your two-course meal with cheese & biscuits to follow. You will also enjoy snacks, sandwiches and crisps mid-innings.

Midweek Matches: £79 per person

FELSTED FAMILY WEEKEND Sponsored by Enjoy Royal London Cup cricket with your family and friends and savour a two-course meal including a Tiptree dessert. Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and be sure to tuck into your matchday tea during the second innings of the match. Includes an appearance from a member of our first team squad.

Sunday Matches: £ 50 per Adult, £30 per Teen (aged 13-17), £20 per Junior (aged 4-12)

PREMIER ‘SUNDAY LUNCH’ PACKAGE Premier Suite Enjoy premium viewing facilities, tea, coffee & homemade sausage rolls with Tiptree condiments on arrival. Sit back and relax your two-course meal with cheese & biscuits to follow. You will also enjoy snacks, sandwiches and crisps.

Sunday Matches: £65 per person

Sunday 19 July v Kent Spitfires

Sunday 02 August v Middlesex

Wednesday 22 July v Worcestershire Rapids

Friday 07 August v Sussex Sharks *All prices are exclusive of VAT

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ENGLAND WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL Witness the 50-over World Cup Champions, England, in white-ball action at The Cloudfm County Ground this summer. All of our England Women’s International fixtures include ground entry, a complimentary matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities.

ENGLAND WOMEN V INDIA WOMEN

ENGLAND WOMEN V SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN

July 2020

September 2020

PREMIER PACKAGE

PREMIER PACKAGE

Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Enjoy tea, coffee and homemade sausages rolls with Tiptree condiments on arrival, followed by a two-course meal for lunch with cheese and biscuits to follow. During the second innings enjoy tea, coffee with scones, cream and jam.

Enjoy a grazing platter on arrival followed by a two-course meal prior to the start of the match.

Price: £79 per person

Price: £79 per person

BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES PACKAGE

BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES PACKAGE

Pavilion Marquee

A selection of cheese and biscuits will be served during the interval.

Pavilion Marquee

Savour a grazing platter on arrival followed by a two-course meal. Enjoy sandwiches and scones with cream and jam throughout the second innings. This package includes unlimited prosecco and soft drinks.

Experience a superb two-course meal on arrival with warm brownies and fruit skewers served during the interval.

This package includes unlimited prosecco and soft drinks.

Price: £89 per person

Price: £89 per person

*All prices are exclusive of VAT

LONDON SPIRIT WOMEN’S HUNDRED Sunday 26 July London Spirit v Southern Brave Tuesday 11 August London Spirit v Trent Rockets Join us in Chelmsford as we make history by hosting two matches of the new Women’s Hundred Competition. Witness home Club, London Spirit, take on some of the other newly created teams in the inaugural competition.

Please contact us for more information

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VITALITY BLAST Packed to the rafters with all-star performers on the pitch, Vitality Blast hospitality is the perfect place to entertain clients or enjoy the cricket with friends. All of our Vitality Blast packages include ground entry, complimentary matchday scorecard, access to private bar facilities.

Team sponsored by

BEER & BALTI PACKAGE Pavilion Marquee Enjoy the Beer & Balti package while the Essex Eagles put on a show. Savour the pre-match snacks, Balti and dessert before the game. Homemade Sausage Rolls are also served during the interval. Our Beer & Balti package includes unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks.

Midweek Matches: £129 per person Sunday Matches: £99 per person+

EXECUTIVE BOX PACKAGE Entertain your clients or guests in the comfort of an Executive Box. With private pitch side viewing facilities, an Executive Box is a prime place to enjoy Vitality Blast.

Choose from our Vitality Blast menus and enjoy a fully stocked bar of unlimited selected beer, cider and soft drinks hosted by our friendly staff.

Midweek Matches: £129 per person Sunday Matches: £99 per person+ (minimum numbers and additional box hire fee will apply)

BEER & BANGERS PACKAGE Premier Marquee Tuck into Nachos with a selection of dips on arrival before savouring classic Bangers & Mash and a dessert prior to the start of the match.

Homemade Sausage Rolls will also be served during the interval.

Our Beer & Bangers package includes unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks.

Midweek Matches: £129 per person Sunday Matches: £99 per person+

FELSTED FAMILY WEEKEND Sponsored by Watch the Eagles’ fireworks from the boundary edge and savour a two-course meal and matchday tea. Includes an appearance from a member of our first team squad.

Sunday Matches: £69 per Adult, £39 per Teen (aged 13-17), £29 per Junior (aged 4-12)

Friday 29 May v Glamorgan

Wednesday 24 June v Sussex Sharks

Sunday 31 May v Somerset

Friday 26 June v Gloucestershire

Friday 05 June v Kent Spitfires

Sunday 12 July v Hampshire

Friday 19 June v Middlesex *All prices are exclusive of VAT Sunday matches do not include pre-match snacks

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VITALITY BLAST Packed to the rafters with all-star performers on the pitch, Vitality Blast hospitality is the perfect place to entertain clients or enjoy the cricket with friends. All of our Vitality Blast packages include ground entry, complimentary matchday scorecard, access to private bar facilities.

Team sponsored by

PREMIER PACKAGE

FINE DINING PACKAGE

Premier Suite Midweek matches begin with a grazing platter which includes a selection of breads, oil, balsamic vinegar, olives and feta cheese.

This is followed by a two-course meal, including dessert.

A selection of cheese and biscuits will also be served during the interval.

Midweek Matches: £119 per person Sunday Matches: £89 per person+

Enjoy a fine dining experience with a three-course meal and welcome drink at the premium Chelmsford Club. Just a 5-minute walk from The Cloudfm County Ground, your meal will be hosted by an Essex legend before a short walk to the ground to enjoy the action.

This exclusive venue seats just 30 guests to create a truly unique dining experience.

Midweek Matches: £109 per person

FINE DINING PACKAGE Enjoy a fine dining experience with a three-course meal and welcome drink at the premium New London Restaurant. Just a 5-minute walk from The Cloudfm County Ground, your meal will be hosted by an Essex legend before a short walk to the ground to enjoy the action.

Midweek Matches: £109 per person

Friday 29 May v Glamorgan

Wednesday 24 June v Sussex Sharks

Sunday 31 May v Somerset

Friday 26 June v Gloucestershire

Friday 05 June v Kent Spitfires

Sunday 12 July v Hampshire

Friday 19 June v Middlesex *All prices are exclusive of VAT +

BOOK NOW: 01245 254120 | commercial@essexcricket.org.uk

Sunday matches do not include a grazing platter

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EVENTS 2020 Our events raise money for The Essex Cricket Foundation and The Essex Cricket Academy

Sponsors for On-Pitch Marquee events:

GOLF DAY

Sponsored by

AN EVENING OF BOXING

Monday 22 June

Friday 09 October

The Essex Cricket Annual Golf Day returns in 2020 with various Essex players past and present in attendance. Held at Benton Hall Golf & Country Club in Witham, the day includes a Ploughman’s lunch, 18 holes of golf and evening BBQ. The day will also feature a shotgun start.

The very best amateur boxers head to Chelmsford for the ABA Eastern Counties v Home County Championship. This event includes a two-course meal, followed by cheese and biscuits in the interval.

£399 per team of four

ON PITCH

MARQUEE

£89 per person Premium £109 per person (Premium Table includes a bucket of beer and the best view in the house)

END OF SEASON GALA DINNER Thursday 01 October

ON PITCH

MARQUEE

Our End of Season Gala Dinner returns to the On-Pitch Marquee this September. Celebrate, what we hope will be another successful season, in style! Join us for a drink reception followed by a three-course meal and our annual awards ceremony hosted by Club Legend, Graham Gooch. £79 per person Premium £99 per person (includes a prime location with invitation to VIP drinks reception)

AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP

LORD’S LONG ROOM LUNCH

Sponsored by

Thursday 10 December Essex Cricket return to the Home of Cricket for the Annual Christmas Lunch event. Join the Essex stars accompanied by a guest speaker talking through their sporting career. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and service throughout the event, with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks. £179 per person

*All prices are exclusive of VAT

Thursday 08 October We are delighted to host an evening with ‘King of the Jungle’ Harry Redknapp in our On-Pitch Marquee. Join us for a three-course meal with a bucket of beer on your table, comedy by Ian Irving and plenty of football anecdotes and jungle tales. £99 per person Premium £149 per person (includes VIP meet and greet with Harry Redknapp, Drinks Reception, and table near stage).

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BOOK NOW: 01245 254036 | cande@essexcricket.org.uk

ON-PITCH MARQUEE HIRE Available to hire between Friday 02 October – Saturday 10 October Prices start from £1,000 + VAT

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*All prices are inclusive of VAT

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EVENTS CONFERENCE 2020 & EVENTS Theevents Cloudfm County Ground is not just a cricket Our raise money for ground.

With a range of recently The Essex Cricket Foundation andrefurbished facilities andEssex rooms available, Essex Cricket cater for every The Cricket Academy requirement to make sure your event is one to remember. Located in the centre of Chelmsford and just 30 minutes from London by train, Essex Cricket provides excellent facilities, with excellent travel links and ample parking.

A variety of options are available to book with our daily delegate package proving the most popular with businesses.

Sponsors for On-Pitch Marquee events:

Hire this room from ÂŁ65 inclusive of VAT for four hours

ROOM HIRE Hire one of our unique meeting rooms with views of The Cloudfm County Ground. We have a variety of different sized room, ideal for interviews, meetings, training or presentations.

Small rooms from £65 for four hours Large rooms from £150 for four hours

CONFERENCING Show case your goods and services at a conference held at The Cloudfm County Ground. We are able to offer bespoke packages to suit your business needs.

TAILORED PACKAGES We are able to create a bespoke event to cater for your needs and regularly co-ordinate Breakfast Seminars, Networking Events, Corporate Dinners, Summer Barbecues, Annual General Meetings and training workshops for our clients.

Need our facilities for an alternative use?

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

DAILY DELEGATE PACKAGE OPTION 1 Minimum of 15 delegates apply.

Includes: Room hire (max 8 hours), tea & coffee throughout the day, breakfast pastries, mid-morning biscuits, Chef’s choice 6 item finger lunch buffet, Tiptree afternoon cake.

This package also includes access to a free-standing projector and screen, flip chart and Wi-Fi. From: £31 per delegate

DAILY DELEGATE PACKAGE OPTION 2 Minimum of 15 delegates apply.

Includes: Room hire (max 8 hours), tea & coffee throughout the day, mid-morning and afternoon biscuits and a selection of homemade sandwiches, crisps and fruit for lunch.

This package also includes access to a free-standing projector and screen, flip chart and Wi-Fi. From: £20 per delegate

*All prices are inclusive of VAT

BOOK NOW: 01245 254036 | cande@essexcricket.org.uk | www.essexcricketvenue.co.uk

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EVENTS CHRISTMAS 2020 PARTIES Our events raise money for The Essex Cricket Foundation and SHARED PARTY The Essex Cricket Academy

NIGHT DATES November: Friday 27 Saturday 28

December: Thursday 03, 10, 17 Friday 04, 11, 18 Saturday 05, 12, 19 Monday 21 January: Friday 15

CHRISTMAS LUNCH OPTION Wednesday 06 December Glass of Prosecco on arrival Three-course set meal Keyboard Entertainment Sponsors for On-Pitch Marquee events:

£31 per person

Want something different?

We can build bespoke events to meet your requirements!

CHRISTMAS SHARED PARTIES 2020 from £39 per person

7pm to 7:30pm – Welcome Drink Glass of Prosecco or Orange Juice on arrival 7:45pm – Three-course meal served Assorted Warm Rolls and Butter

STARTERS

DESSERTS

Roasted red Pepper and Tomato soup (v)

Traditional Christmas Pudding served with hot Devon Custard (v)

Duck and Orange Pâté served with crisp Croutes and drizzled with a Mandarin dressing

Tiptree Patisserie Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake (v)

MAIN COURSES Traditional roast Turkey served with Sage roast Potatoes, stuffing slice, Pig in blanket, Yorkshire Pudding, honey roasted Vegetables and a rich Red Wine Jus. Poached Cod Florentine on a Chive crushed Potato Cake topped with a rich Cheese Sauce served with a bundle of fresh market Vegetables Goats Cheese and Red Onion Filo Tart on a crushed Potato Cake with a bundle of fresh market Vegetables served with a Tomato and Basil Compote (v)

TO FOLLOW Tea, Coffee and Mince Tartlets

9:45pm to 11:55pm – DJ Set

Monday & Thursday: £39 per person Friday & Saturday: £42 per person

*All prices are inclusive of VAT

BOOK NOW: 01245 254036 | cande@essexcricket.org.uk | www.essexcricketvenue.co.uk

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NETWORKING EVENTS Join our sponsors, partners and other like-minded business contacts at our popular networking events. Enjoy an afternoon of cricket in the heart of Chelmsford whilst expanding your professional network.

BEYOND THE BOUNDARY NETWORKING EVENTS Our popular networking event returns in 2020, join us to meet some new business contacts whilst enjoying the contest between bat and ball.

Thursday 27 February Tuesday 21 April (v Yorkshire) Tuesday 05 May (Networking Breakfast) Tuesday 07 July (v Somerset) Tuesday 15 September (v Kent) Thursday 03 December £20 per person per event Annual Membership £140 for all 6 networking events for 2 guests

*All prices are exclusive of VAT

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BOOK NOW: 01245 254120 | commercial@essexcricket.org.uk

CORPORATE PITCH HIRE

PITCH HIRE Essex Cricket offer a variety of unique and exciting opportunities including the hire of our pitch.

What better way to bring your colleagues and clients together than a game of cricket in the middle?

Fulfil your ambition of playing on the hallowed turf at The Cloudfm County Ground! Host your own Corporate T20 match. This package for 22 includes the full T20 matchday experience. Music for every four and six, your very own PA Announcer, neutral umpires, match day scorers, your team names on the giant screen followed by a BBQ for up to 30 guests.

From ÂŁ5,000

PREMIUM PITCH HIRE Upgrade your match day experience and have a day to remember!

Benefit from all of the items in the Corporate Pitch Hire package plus personalised kits for both teams, an official photographer to record the day with access to a post-match online gallery, and gain access to The Allen Ford Group Graham Gooch Cricket Centre for your pre-match warm-up with a qualified coach. Get ready for the post-match trophy presentation where the winner takes all!

From ÂŁ7,000

Call us now for available dates

*All prices are exclusive of VAT

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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Become a Corporate Member of Essex County Cricket Club and enjoy a summer full of cricket.

Your Membership includes: • Transferable Membership card, allowing you to bring different guests throughout the season.

• Entry to The Cloudfm County Ground for all County Championship and Royal London Cup matches.

• Vitality Blast tickets available at a discounted price with an exclusive priority period. £216 + VAT per Membership

PREMIER CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Enjoy all the benefits of a Corporate Membership but with the best view in the house from The Scrutton Bland Premier Suite.

Membership includes: • Transferable Membership card allowing you to bring different guests throughout the season.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Entertain clients, colleagues, friends and family throughout the 2020 season, whilst enjoying the joys of first-class cricket. Watch Essex in the County Championship or the Royal London Cup competition in the quest to reach a Lord’s Final.

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• Entry to The Scrutton Bland Premier Suite for all County Championship and Royal London Cup matches.

• Vitality Blast tickets available at discounted prices with an exclusive priority period.

• Exclusive networking opportunities throughout the season with over 200 Corporate Members, Sponsors & Partners of Essex Cricket.

• Discounted hospitality packages fo County Championship and Royal London Cup fixtures.

• Exclusive balcony and private bar facilities. £403 + VAT per Membership

BOOK NOW: 01245 254120 | commercial@essexcricket.org.uk

All of our Tribute Nights include a live DJ set after the main performance and the option to dine before the show with a onecourse meal.

Friday 28 February - Luther Vandross Friday 27 March - George Michael Friday 24 April - Neil Diamond Friday 12 June - Tina Turner Friday 31 July - Robbie Williams Friday 11 September - 80s Disco Saturday 03 October - Abba Fever (On-pitch marquee) Friday 30 October - Freddie Mercury Friday 27 November - Elton John

Dining Tickets (One-Course Meal): £25 per person

TRIBUTE NIGHTS Get ready for an evening of dancing, entertainment, and live music at The Cloudfm County Ground. The Scrutton Bland Premier Suite and our On-Pitch Marquee will play host to nine spectacular events. Get ready to dance the night away

BOOK NOW: 01245 254036 | www.essexcricketvenue.co.uk/events

Non-Dining Tickets: £15 per person Abba Fever Dining Tickets (Two-Course Meal): £35 per person Abba Fever Non-Dining Tickets: £22 per person 80s Disco Dining Tickets (One-Course Meal): £20 per person 80s Disco Non-Dining Tickets: £10 per person

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START A PARTNERSHIP A partnership with Essex Cricket can be so much more than just an advertising board. Let us work with you to meet your business objectives and enjoy all of the benefits that working with a professional cricket club has to offer.

120k Annual matchday footfall in 2019

102.1k followers

“

450k

of the FTSE 100 have entertained their clients at The Cloudfm County Ground

37.9k followers

Website hits Twitter following of our players

1.31M

91.5k likes

7 Sell-out T20 Blast matches

At Essex Cricket we pride ourselves on building relationships through sponsorship. By working together we can help to deliver the needs of your business through some of the unique opportunities that a professional sports club can offer. From client entertainment to brand awareness or from networking to community engagement, we are ready to build you a tailored package which delivers excellent value for money and achieves your goals.

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Encouraging our sponsors to

work together

– sharing business, sharing success

22k

business contacts who read this Commercial Brochure

National & international

live

game and news coverage

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Graham Gooch OBE scheduled days of live TV coverage

12k

Corporate guests throughout the season

22k

Beyond the Boundary Commercial e-news subscribers

Essex County Cricket Club Ambassador

Alastair Cook CBE Essex home grown talent & former England Captain

Ronnie Irani Chairman of the Cricket Advisory Group All figures correct at time of print

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TESTIMONIALS

Beresfords (Partner) Sector: Estate Agents

AON (Partner) Sector: Insurance

DRIVING RESULTS

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

“We are Essex’s largest family owned, independent estate agency and have been successfully operating for over 50 years. The main goal of our partnership was to drive new business. By attending the exclusive sponsors events and working with the Essex Cricket Commercial Team, we have been able to develop our new business contacts and drive referrals to our sales team over the past 12 months.”

“A leading global professional services firm in Chelmsford, our work with Essex County Cricket Club provides the platform to build relationships on a local and regional level.

Attending exclusive sponsor events and networking at the Club and meeting the extensive range of partners has allowed us to make new contacts and drive our business forward in the area. Our aim is to help our clients strive and fulfil their business strategies.”

Nicki Treffers, Director, Marketing & New Business

Jas Ram, Head of Office, London & Chelmsford

Scrutton Bland (Club Partner) Sector: Accountants

Cloudfm (Platinum Club Partner) Sector: Facilities Management

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

PLAYER INTERACTION

“At Scrutton Bland, our business is built on long term relationships. With a presence across East Anglia, we are delighted that we can maintain our business relationships with first-class hospitality at one of the region’s top sports clubs. Our hospitality is hosted in the ‘Scrutton Bland Premier Suite’ and Essex Cricket deliver a superb environment to add value for our clients.”

“We have been involved with the Club since 2017 and even with the success, the players have continued to work with our Company with the same passion and energy displayed since day one. We were overwhelmed to have Sir Alastair Cook man our reception desk as part of a visit to our offices and were thrilled to have player appearances at our annual barbecue and school visits. The players have been great ambassadors and are a credit to Essex County Cricket Club.”

Tim O’Connor, Partner

Jeff Dewing, Chief Executive

Higgins Homes (Club Partner) Sector: Property Developer

Wow Hydrate! (Official Partner) Sector: Hydrate & Protein water product

BRAND AWARENESS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

As a division of Higgins Group PLC, one of the largest family-owned construction and development companies in South East England, we are delighted to partner with the Double Champions! We have successfully sponsored a Stand and advertising boards within the ground which both receive regular national television coverage and reinforces our brand to the local spectators.”

Will Higgins Land Director

“As an Emerging Product, alignment with the correct brands is paramount to our product’s future. The success that Essex Cricket has experienced over the last few years is exactly the profile we want to be associated with. The organic nature of the Club’s recent success is similar to our own story and by working together, both of our business can thrive even further. As part of our partnership, we are now committed to supporting the player pathway by offering our hydration products to all local leagues, ensuring that the Essex players of the future are able to maintain their own level of performance.”

Queenie Porter, Head of Commercial

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PLATINUM CLUB PARTNERS Cloudfm’s award winning facilities management solutions deliver superior cost control, peerless quality and reduced risk. Our first-class service is underpinned by our own industry-leading technology, the best people and the most efficient processes. Cloudfm operates across Europe, helping drive business performance at some of the world’s most successful brands, including KFC, TUI, Wolseley, PizzaExpress and many others. www.cloudfmgroup.com

D&B Scaffolding offer a complete scaffolding service for commercial, industrial and domestic projects. It is a service that is competitively priced, fast, safe and reliable. www.dbscaffolding.co.uk

Seetec provides a wide range of apprenticeships for young people.

We have over 30 years’ experience of supporting employers and individuals to boost their skills in Essex. www.seetec.co.uk

Seven Investment Management is an independently-minded investment management business that helps individuals and their families manage their capital to meet their financial needs and aspirations. www.7im.co.uk

With over 30 years of experience building high quality homes, Weston Homes prides itself on surpassing all expectations. www.weston-homes.com

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Essex Auto Group is now part of the Allen Ford Group and is the major dealer for Ford cars in the south of the county.

With dealerships in Basildon, Billericay, Kent Elms, Lakeside and Rayleigh they offer great deals on new and used cars, business leasing, Transit Centres, and more.

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GETTING HERE

BY RAIL

The Cloudfm County Ground is situated in Chelmsford City Centre in the heart of Essex. The City Centre has good road connections with the A12, M11 and M25 for easy access to London and East Anglia. Our Main Gate is situated at The Cloudfm County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0PG. The Cloudfm County Ground boasts excellent connections with Public Transport with local bus stops and the City Train Station all within a 5-minute walk of the ground.

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A12

A1060

Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is an approximate 5 minute walk from The Cloudfm County Ground. Regular direct train services depart from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.

BY BUS Chelmsford has a number of bus services that run directly into Chelmsford City Centre. Bus stations are situated at Chelmsford Train Station, Chelmsford Market and on New London Road.

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New Writtle

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Entrances to The Cloudfm County Ground are situated on New Writtle Street and via Sky Blue Pastures to the North of the Ground via Parkway. To enter the ground via Sky Blue Pastures follow the main road walking away from the roundabout, next to the High Chelmer car park and market. Walk over the bridge before walking down to the river and looping back underneath the bridge.

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City Centre A1016

BY FOOT

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PARK & RIDE

The Cloudfm County Ground

B1007

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There are two Park & Ride sites in Chelmsford offering bus services into Chelmsford City Centre.

Sandon: Located at Junction 18 on the A12 (the A414/A1060 Maldon Road Interchange). This site is located at CM2 7RZ.

Leicester

Norwich

Peterborough

Chelmer Valley: Located on the A130 east of Essex Regiment Way, accessed from the Pratts Farm roundabout. This site is located at CM3 3PR.

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A1

Cambridge

Ipswich

Milton Keynes

Colchester

M1 M11

Oxford M40

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BY TAXI

A14

M25

London

Chelmsford A12

TAXI

If you require a Taxi to and from The Cloudfm County Ground, then call our Taxi Partners Fareway Taxis on 01245 355555.

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