Cricket sponsor commits

CHIPPING Sodbury

Cricket Club has been handed a perfect start to 2023 with the news that Chartwell Funding is to continue as principal sponsor for another two years.

The local property finance specialist has supported the club for the last three seasons, and has now agreed to extend the partnership.

Club chair Andy Shield said: "The company’s name is emblazoned on our shirts, as well as on the wicket covers for both of our grounds. But their support goes far deeper, as this partnership goes a very long way towards helping sustain a vibrant and ambitious club which has its heart in the local community."

Chartwell Funding managing director and founder Robert Winfield said: “It’s a different place from when we first became involved. Tremendous investment has been made off the pitch in terms of facilities and the first team has been promoted back to the leading league in the region."

Sodbury’s preparations for the new season begin in earnest on February 5, with winter nets at Chipping Sodbury School.

New players of all standards are welcome.

For more information, visit the website at chippingsodburycc. co.uk or check the club's Facebook or Twitter pages.

Steve Hill