Councillor backs cricket club's new youth policy
The club, whose first team ply their trade in the Bassetlaw League, are planning to set up a youth team in time for next season.
So, Coun John Peck, who is the village’s councillor on Nottinghamshire County Council, was delighted to present a cheque for £300 from his personal community fund to the chairman of the club, Alan Hunt.
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Hide AdFounded in 1925 and located on Seventh Avenue, the club will use the money to buy equipment for the youngsters.
Mr Hunt said: “We are grateful to John for his support. We have a strong sporting tradition in Clipstone and are very keen to get the young people of the village playing cricket. Hopefully, we can find our first-team players of the future.”