Damp start to season for Chipping Sodbury

WET weather led to a damp start to the season for Chipping Sodbury’s cricketers - but early highlights included a century for Adam Febry in a tremendous 3rd team victory away to Bedminster.

Mason Poole’s burst of 5 for 17 – which included hitting the stumps all five times –inspired a memorable 2nd team home win against Woodmancote.

The first XI, settling back into life in the West of England Premier League, have two home matches in June, against Gloucester on June 10 and Bourton Vale on June 24.

Their home fixture against Tewkesbury on May 6 was cancelled because of the weather, although the Sunday First XI were able to play the following day, beating Cam by 32 runs. A 71-run defeat away to Dumbleton on May 13 for the First XI was followed by a 35-run win at Cirencester the following weekend.

The Twenty20 side won their first match, against Downend, by six wickets.

The 2nd XI, who play in the Gloucestershire County League, host Churchdown on June 3 and Frocester 3rds on June 17.

The club’s women’s and girls section has been boosted by a sponsorship deal with high speed broadband provider Truespeed.

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The agreement has enabled Sodbury to purchase a starter kit bag, featuring bats, pads and gloves, which will help encourage more female players to take up the sport without having to worry about purchasing costly items.

Sodbury chairman Jim Kendall said: ”We’re very grateful for the help of Truespeed. Their contribution will make a big difference to our women and girls section which is looking to grow and push forward in the coming months.”

Matt Gerrard, brand engagement manager at Truespeed, said: "Sponsoring a

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Chipping local community club like Chipping Sodbury that provides so much to the local area is very important to us as a company.

Sodbury Cricket Club's women’s and girls section has been boosted by a sponsorship deal from broadband provider Truespeed.

“To be able to support a quickly-growing women’s team this season is something we are proud to be involved with."

Sodbury Women have a host of home fixtures to look forward to, including facing Winterbourne (June 4), Cam (June 11), OB Westbury (June 18), Twyford House (June 25) and Brislington (June 30).

Senior practice takes place on Thursdays at 6pm: players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Steve Hill