Topcroft CC are hosting women and girls’ training, starting from Friday, for ages 11 upwards from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, with ladies from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Equipment will be provided and no experience is necessary. Outdoor junior cricket training starts on April 24 for ages 5-13 – 5-8 yr olds will be from 6.15pm-7.15pm and 9-13s from 6.30pm-8pm. All equipment will be provided. New members welcome to attend.

Hales & Loddon are looking for new players. “We are a family-friendly and community focused club, running two adult sides and welcome players of all abilities – even newcomers of any age to the game,” said chairman Pete Dye. “We also run youth sides from four years old upwards and have an All Stars Cricket programme for five to eight year olds starting in May.”

Email pete.dye@canaries.co.uk or phone 07931711323.

Ashby St Mary’s season begins at Ringsfield to play Gillingham at 1pm on Sunday.