The latest Newsletter from the Kent County Playing Fields Association notes that progress continues to be made in all aspects of the Charity’s work.

One item from the Newsletter refers to Members contributingto the Association’s appeal on behalf of Ashford Town Cricket Club where, at the end of August, the BBC South East news programme featured a robbery at the club.  Thieves had  vandalised the clubhouse and stolen copper piping and destroyed toilet and shower facilities. A long standing Trustee, Malcolm Hawkes suggested to the Management Committee that KCPFA set up an Emergency Appeal. Throughout September, many donations were received and by the end of the month £815 had been raised.  

A further £250 from the Ernest Virgo Fund, set up in memory of a former President of the Association and dedicated to young cricketers, was given.

On the 11th October, Chairman of Ashford Town Cricket Club Mr Neil Tegg received the Association’s cheque for £1065 at Cantium Lodge, Maidstone from Secretary Paul Peacock.  Mr Tegg said the club were extremely grateful to the KCPFA and its Members.

The full Newsletter can be downloaded from here.

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