Pilsley Junior Cricket Club £250 not out!

The grant, from his community leadership funding, was presented to the young players during a recent training evening.

Head coach Andrew Cooper, pictured receiving the cheque from councillor Gillott, said: “The cash will help with the club’s junior winter training programme as we continue to develop youngsters, to be Pilsley’s cricketers of the future.

“The club operates both an under-15s and an under-13s team and are always willing to welcome new members.”

Councillor Gillott added: “The club are a credit to the village and I’m pleased to have been able to help.”

Anyone wanting to know more about joining the club can contact Andrew Copper on 07989 753185.