Who are we?
Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club is a local village cricket club, run for the community by volunteers with a passion for the club, the game of cricket and the community.
In addition to our 3 senior cricket sides that play in the Greater Manchester Cricket League, we have a very active junior section with teams playing competitive matches throughout the year, as well as hosting the clubs annual ‘Summer Cricket Camp’ for children in the community.
The ‘Cream of the Pennines’ as locals refer to the club, is a vibrant place for everyone. At the heart of our community, visitors are warmly greeted and encouraged to return.
Why are we crowdfunding?
‘Kippax Corner’ which is an integral part of Micklehurst Cricket & Social Club’s ground, was named in 2024 to give thanks to the Kippax family who have been a huge part of the club for decades. This part of the ground acts as our clubhouse outside seating area and is popular for club members, visitors and the local community to enjoy watching the cricket, socialising and have a drink. It is situated adjacent to the clubhouse with wonderful views of the cricket pitch and picturesque views beyond.
For what should be the focal point for the community and socialising, this area is currently unsafe, unsightly and in desperate need of renovation, in order to provide a more welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for the community to come and enjoy the club house and cricket on a sunny day.
We need help from our community, friends, members, local businesses to make this project happen, as a local club on a very limited budget.
Thank you in advance for your help from everyone at Micklehurst Cricket Club.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Funds raised will go directly towards renovation and extension of the existing seating area to create a new, larger, safe, accessible and welcoming outside seating and social area which stretches into the far corner/adjacent to the ground’s garage. This will include:
· Essential landscaping, levelling and new flagged patio seating area.
· Increased bench seating round the perimeter of the patio area.
· New round and/or rectangular 6 and 8 seater durable picnic tables, including parasols.
· Accessibility – appropriate dropped paving for full inclusivity.
· Re-painting of concrete panel surround.
· Wooden planters and evergreen plants.
Community impact
As a community cricket club, we want to be a safe and welcoming place for the whole community to visit. This vital renovation project will provide new outdoor space for families, members, visitors and players to visit and socialise and be active together.
Micklehurst is not just a club that plays cricket but a community orientated club, with an ambition to provide a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. This simple solution to a problem will have a positive impact on a significant proportion of the local community and grassroots cricket.
How you can play your part
There are five simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Donation of materials. Landscaping materials, wood, benches, plants, white exterior paint, are all welcome as donations to this exciting project.
4. Your knowledge, expertise & time. Our community has an assortment of vital skills & expertise which would be hugely valuable to a local community cricket club like Micklehurst and this project.
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
If you can help us in any way please contact us on [email protected].
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