Narrabri District Cricket Association’s Tourist Hotel Town vs Country Charity Cup has been declared a fundraising success.
James Thomson catching from Baxter Hold.
Thanks to generous support from major and minor sponsors, this year’s event has contributed to Boundless Psychology to support the provision of free initial psychological services to anyone with a postcode within the Narrabri Shire.
Nathan Trindall bowling.
The festivities kicked off with a sold-out Baggy Blues dinner at the Tourist Hotel on the Wednesday evening.
Matt Bradshaw batting.
More than 110 people attended the dinner which featured a panel of younger and older members of the Baggy Blues.
Greg Melton batting.
Malinda Guest, of Boundless Psychology, also addressed the gathering about the local services available.
The juniors session at Collins Park was a huge hit.
The festivities continued on Thursday with a school visit and juniors workshop.
Almost 50 children attended the juniors’ session at Collins Park.
The junior session with the Baggy Blues at Collins Park, held as part of the NDCA’s Town vs Country Charity Cup line-up of events, was a great success. Almost 50 local children participated. Photo: Bruce Malcolm
The charity cup kicked off with strong support but was later declared a washout and draw following the downpour on Thursday evening.
Malinda Guest addresses the dinner event at the Tourist Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Association president Brendon Ward praised the community for again throwing its support behind the event.
The Baggy Blues dinner was a sell-out success. Photo: Supplied
“There was great support from around the town,” Ward said.
Tyler Quinn.
“Our Wednesday night dinner was excellent.
Mitchell “Skipper” Jennings participated in the all abilities session.
“It was well supported by all clubs.
Sal Thompson.
“It was really good to see that support.”
Mia McConnell and Matthew McConnell.
Ward also praised the support of the junior sessions.
Baxter Hold hitting balls into the air for catching practise for the kids.
After expanding the event offering this year, Ward said the association was eager to again grow the Charity Cup to potentially include a junior and women’s T10 competition.
Penelope Craig, Huxley Ward and Boston Hughes.
Ward also thanked the association’s board of management for how quickly it worked on the festivities.
Harry Conway instructing Sadie Craig and Max Hayne.
“A big thank you to our major and minor sponsors,” Ward said.
Archie Thomson practicing bowling.
