Two brand new cricket pitches are being laid down in Redbridge after the town were awarded a grant of £10,673.
The donation, handed out by the England and Wales Cricket Board in partnership with Sport England, sees the two pitches added to cricket squares at Hainault Recreation Ground.
The ECB and Sport England hope the new facilities will encourage greater participation in cricket from all age groups and create more opportunities for young stars.
Martin Soldier from Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure Trust, who manage the area, said: “We are grateful to the ECB and Sport England for their generous grant and we believe it is a very good investment and will increase participation in the playing of the game.”
The Ground is a multi-sports community facility and includes football, bowls, an outdoor gym and ten cricket squares.
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