Altogether we raised over £5000 in aid of the Children's Hospice in nearby Fremington.

Despite the weather and damp conditions, around 700 people were royally entertained during the twenty20 match by Marcus and fellow England International Ian Blackwell, West Indian test player Omari Banks, as well as some of Somerset's own south west talent - Wes Durston, Carl Gazzard, Michael Munday, Neil Edwards and Keith Parsons, to name but five!

Not forgetting Mark Turner, Arul Suppiah and Ian Brewer of course... Not a bad turn out for a Monday night jolly in Westward Ho! But don't forget the part the Bideford boys played in the night's entertainment too - professional even to the point where everyone - yes everyone - warmed up for 30 minutes before the game, gave 100% commitment in the field, and fell only at the last hurdle to go down by a mere 13 runs - just 13 runs!

It was a wonderful evening for the club and will go down as one of the best events in our history. Many many thanks to those whose hard work and organisation made the evening possible and on the day a tremendous effort from  everyone in making the ground fit to play …

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Back Row L to R:
Matt Bettiss, Ian Hayter, Arul Suppiah, Mick Warne, Neil Edwards, Mike Wigley, Stuart Munday, Jack Hockin, Ian Blackwell, Alec Hodges, Ian Brewer, Darren Hart, Mark Turner, Pete Waterman, Omari Banks, Will Barratt
Front Row L to R:
Carl Gazzard, Andy Webb, Keith Parsons, James Ford, Marcus Trescothick, Matt Allin, Wes Durston, Josh King