A 'PROSECCO cricket' festival which was set take place in Newton-le-Willows last month has been rescheduled.

The event, originally planned for July 28, was cancelled due to the bad weather, but organisers are hoping for sunshine on Friday, August 18 when the festival will now be held.

Newton-le-Willows Cricket Club was selected to host one of the England & Wales Cricket Board Soft Ball Cricket Festivals - branded in Lancashire as 'Prosecco Cricket' and featuring a soft ball - which has been created to get more women involved in the game.

Chris Chambers from Newton-le-Willows Cricket Club is delighted the club has been selected to host the festival.

He said: "The festival is aimed at encouraging new women in to cricket and their friends to come along to have a great first experience of the game.

"The fun and friendly games will be six-a-side, using a soft ball, under arm bowling and the rules are designed to make the games fun, fast and easy to pick up!"

He There will also be a free glass of prosecco on arrival, off-field entertainment, stalls, food, music and a photo booth, plus a free t-shirt for all who take part.

There is no dress code and all equipment is provided.

The event, which runs from 6 to 9pm, is for teams of six players so get a team together and sign up today. Entry, for six, costs £25.

For more information contact Julie Durrant on 07507 057692 or via email jdurrant@lccc.co.uk. Book direct at t.co/mpXUP78zPl.