Garstang CC's gratitude to financial supporters

Garstang CC chairman Michael Walling has thanked everyone who has assisted the club in its time of need.
Garstang CC's Michael WallingGarstang CC's Michael Walling
Garstang CC's Michael Walling

Like clubs and up and down the land, Garstang have had to plot a path through the coronavirus crisis.

On the field, the first half of the Northern Premier Cricket League season has been lost as a result of the pandemic.

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Off it, clubs have had to try and find ways of covering the financial shortfall incurred by the loss of matches and associated matchday income.

In Garstang’s case, their golf day on July 17 looks set to be sold out with 30 teams competing at Garstang Golf Club.

That interest goes some way towards providing much-needed income at a difficult time for everyone.

“We’ve had a fantastic response to that,” Walling said of the golf day.

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“We’ve lost out on our usual sponsorships, advertising boards and the Beer Festival, but we’ve had a lot of support.

“I think a lot of people are just desperate to get out for some competitive sport.”

The club is also taking part in the Wyre Community Lottery as a further way of generating funds.

Along with the other designated ‘good causes’ it has its own page on the lottery website with 50 per cent of all ticket sales from that page going back to the club.

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Walling added: “We’ve got more than 100 members signed up for that.

“That brings in some more money for which we’re grateful.”

Hole sponsorship remains available for Garstang CC’s golf day.

Anyone who would be interested in doing so should contact Walling on 07815 914890 for further information.

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