Imagine taking a holiday flight to Amsterdam but, surprisingly, landing in Brussels. It’s not quite the trip you imagined but there are plenty of good times still to be had. A reset of expectations is required.
It’s a similar feeling for parents giving birth to a baby with physical or learning difficulties. It may not be the destination you were expecting, but, with support, the journey can be just as rewarding.
One member found themselves in such a situation and that was the reason Emsworth Cricket Club held a Charity Cricket day in support of Cystic Fibrosis Trust. He has a daughter with CF and the club thought it would be an excellent idea to support CFT in their work helping parents with their children.
On a warm Sunday in May, 6 teams of 6 players, played a very friendly competition. Each team had a mix of men, women and juniors with a handicap system in place for the regular cricketers. The whole event was supported by side stalls; Pizza at the park, Ree Bee Scents, tea, coffee and cakes, a bouncy castle, a hole in one putting competition and a coconut shy, (but without the coconuts, stumps and bails instead!)
As well as the friends and family of those taking part visiting the event, many passers by were drawn in and helped raise a fantastic £736.28. It was a joy to see so many people taking part in an event raising money for such a great cause.
Our thanks go to all those who supported the event in any small way and especially those who contributed some fantastic prizes for our raffle: The Ropemaker, Driftwood, Darbar, James Moore (Rowlands Castle GC Pro), Rowlands Castle Golf Club, the Lord Raglan, The White Horse, Westbourne, VX3 kit supplier and NXT kit supplier.
A fun day was had by all.