New stretch target
Additional money raised will enable us to replace the damaged external seating.
Ashby Carington Cricket Club flood damage repairs
by Nigel Lewis in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Total raised £2,300
£2,500 stretch target
16 days left
114%
53 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 5th February 2025 at 10:28am
Due to serious recent flooding, renovate the cricket pavilion, replace damaged fittings/equipment and replace broken boundary fencing
by Nigel Lewis in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Who are we?
Ashby Carington Cricket Club has a long and successful history - traced back to 1814. For the past 54 years the club has been based in the village of Ashby Folville having moved from the adjacent village of Barsby in 1971. The club runs three open age teams and is in the process of setting up a Junior section. Our club is one the very few facilities offering sport and a public open space to the local community.
The current pavilion on the ground was erected by volunteers in 1993 and until this year had never been flooded.
Why are we crowdfunding?
The recent flooding was the worst many villagers could ever remember. Our pavilion which is raised 4ft from ground level was inundated with 6 inches of muddy flood water. Inside the pavilion the flooring has had to have been removed and will need replacing. Water also also damaged items close to ground level. Outside the force of the water has damaged outdoor seating and large sections of river side fencing that will need replacing to make the ground safe for cricket.
The money raised will be used to
- replace damaged flooring
- redecorate interior of the pavilion
- replace damage items (seating, fridge, vacuum cleaner etc)
- replace damaged fencing
The club is completely volunteer run with income generated from membership subscriptions fundraising and donations. Unfortunately the club can not get insured for flood damage (due to proximity of the river).
In order to keep cost to a minimum all the repair work will be undertaken by club volunteers. However we estimate we need to raise £2000 to cover the the work required.
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