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Blackwood Town Cricket Club batting for bumper crowds

Sport | Gareth Hill | Published: 14:00, Friday April 4th, 2014.
Last updated: 12:47, Monday April 7th, 2014

Blackwood Town Cricket Club are hoping to improve on a successful season last year when its 2014 campaign begins on April 26.

The second XI take on Creigiau Cricket Club at home at The Highfields Ground, Gordon Road, in Division Two of the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire league.

The first XI have a friendly match on April 6 at Newport before their first home competitive match against Cardiff on May 3.

The club also has successful youth teams at under nine, under 11, under 13 and under 15 level.

The club’s two senior teams play every Saturday and are hoping for plenty of support at their home games.

Joe Woodland, head of marketing for the club, said: “As one of the most illustrious sports clubs in Gwent, one of our aims this year is to introduce the public to watching more cricket while having fun with their family and friends at our beautiful ground.”

The ground is located in the Sirhowy Valley and the club house is open throughout the week.

New players and members are always welcome; if you wish to play for one of the adult teams, contact Andrew Shelton via shelt@sky.comand and for new youth player queries contact Joe Woodland at joewoodland3@live.co.uk.

Blackwood Town Cricket Club’s 2014 home league fixtures:

April 26: 2nd XI v Creigiau CC

May 3: 1st XI v Cardiff CC

May 10: 2nd XI v Rogerstone CC

May 17: 1st XI v Abergavenny CC

May 24: 2nd XI v Dinas Powys CC

May 31: 1st XI v Pentyrch CC

June 7: 2nd XI v Newbridge CC

June 14: 1st XI v Penarth CC

June 21: 2nd XI v Croesyceiliog CC

June 28: 2nd XI v Malpas CC

July 5: 1st XI v Tondu CC

July 12: 1st XI v St Fagans CC

July 19: 2nd XI v Newport Fugitives CC

July 26: 1st XI v Chepstow CC

August 2: 2nd XI v Barry Athletic CC

August 9: 1st XI v Sudbrook CC

August 16: 2nd XI v Pontymister CC

August 23: 1st XI v Pontypridd CC

August 25: 1st XI v Usk CC

August 30: 2nd XI v Penarth CC

September 6: 1st XI v Croesyceiliog CC

September 13: 2nd XI vTondu CC

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