GIRL'S coaching at Middlewich CC is attracting more youngsters.
Coach Judith Edge, who lives near the Haddon Field ground, is working with an increasing number of under-11 girls.
Chairman Richard Goulding said: 'There is a desire in the county to increase girls' participation in cricket and we have the ideal set up.'
Newcomers are welcome and Edge is also keen to appoint other female coaches to develop the girls section further. Middlewich hope to arrange friend-lies for the girls this season.
Outdoor nets for U-11 boys and girls begin on April 17 (6.30-8pm).
Middlewich aim to make Tuesday a family evening with parents helping coaches or enjoying a social evening at the club.
Having won grants from Congleton Borough Council and the Awards for All scheme Middlewich have bought new cove r s.
Meanwhile, four sight screens, garage and umpires' room were all painted, netting secured, fencing replaced and the bar and cellar cleaned by 20 volunteers, using materials provided by Middlewich DIY, at the weekend under the NatWest Groundforce scheme.
With Stephen Parry over a long term injury, David Bates returning from Bollington and Cheshire batsman and bowler James Cornford newly arrived Middlewich expect to make a promotion push in Division Two of the County League.
