Charity Cricket Afternoon Hits a Six

Charity Cricket Afternoon Hits a Six Raising Over £1,100 for Corbridge Good Causes

The sun shone (at times!) on Corbridge as the long-awaited Charity Shield Cricket Afternoon took place on Sunday 1 June, raising an impressive £1,113.74 in support of local good causes: The Corbridge Youth Initiative, The Charlotte Straker Project and Corbridge Cricket Club. After weather-related cancellations in both 2023 and 2024, this year’s cricket afternoon was a resounding success, bringing the Corbridge community together for a day of sport, food, fun and live music.

Hosted by Corbridge Cricket Club, the day featured 8-a-side softball cricket, a lively quoits competition, homemade teas in the Pavilion, and a BBQ and live music running into the evening. Locals turned out in great numbers to enjoy the atmosphere and show their support for local charities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the charity cricket match such a fantastic afternoon. Special mention goes to Chris Nevis, Trustee of Corbridge Youth Initiative, who played a key role in bringing the day together. The funds raised will be shared between both charities.

We look forward to more events in the future with the success of 2025 setting a new standard, the Charity Shield Cricket Afternoon is once again a highlight on the Corbridge calendar.