Who are we?
Bridgetown Cricket Club celebrated its 100th year last year. The club was founded in 1924 by Edward Roy Nesfield (known as Roy) who identified a piece of land in the south of the village. He built the iconic thatched pavilion and footbridge over the river Exe which players and spectators use to this day to access the ground.
This unique spot attracts clubs from all over the world, including as far afield as Australia. Many touring teams choose to visit this small village in West Somerset year on year to play in one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the UK.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We have just received planning permission for this project from Exmoor National Park. The clubhouse extension will provide new changing facilities, showers and a toilet whilst retaining the character of the pavilion which has proudly stood on the bank of the far side of the ground since the club started in 1924!. The existing pavilion will then be repurposed and used as a much needed communal club space.
This club has just celebrated its Centenary Year and the aim of this project is to ensure it is great shape to flourish for another 100 years and beyond!
How we’ll spend the money raised
The money raised will go towards the construction of the Pavilion extension.
Community impact
The improved facilities will help ensure locals can enjoy and play cricket at Bridgetown for the next hundred years!
How you can play your part
There are simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Please contribute what you can!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media channels. The more people we reach, the more support we will get!
3. Offer alternative rewards. If you are a business and would rather donate a gift, service or experience then please let us know and we can add it to the page! Any contribution will be very gratefully received. Please email [email protected] with details.
Thanks!