Memorial Plaque Unveiled

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first First Class match at Broadhalfpenny Down, supporters were asked to buy a plaque as part of a new installation at the ground.

Mike Beardall unveiled the green zinc plaque this week, featuring 13 messages from cricket-loving families; some poetic, some romantic, some funny ("Free beer for umpires?"), which sits at the front of the pavilion.

The project has raised over £2,000 for the Preservation Trust and will be an enduring reminder of the 250th year at the cradle of cricket.