WITH the Ashes almost upon us cricket of a more local flavour will soon be hitting a town centre.

Loughton Cricket Club is holding a family funday this Sunday, July 5, at its ground, in Traps Hill.

As well as cricket matches to enjoy there will also be a bouncy castle, jazz band, stalls and entertainment as well as crazy golf and a penalty shoot-out.

Entry is free with events taking place from 12pm until late in the evening.