Slough schools bowl them over
Slough Borough Council is being represented by two of its primary schools at the Berkshire Cricket festival, as they take part in the regional finals of the ASDA Kwik Kricket competition at Reading Cricket ground, Friday, 29 June.
The two teams, from James Elliman and Montem Primary School, will compete against 15 others from across the county for the chance to progress to the regional and then national finals.
The festival is organised by the regional cricket development manager for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the winners will be presented with their trophy by former England, International cricketer, Aftab Habib.The schools won the chance to play in the county finals after finishing first and second in their local game held at Slough Cricket Club.
Claire Thrussell, community sports officer for Slough Borough Council, said: “It is a fantastic achievement for both teams to have reached the Berkshire final with nearly 20 teams involved in the Slough matches. James Elliman and Montem have already done extremely well to get this far.
“I would like to wish both teams the best of luck and say a special thanks to the organiser of the Slough festivals, Phil Wise, all teachers involved and club members who have made it possible for these teams to represent the town.”
Commissioner for leisure, cultural and community services, Cllr Julia Long said: “This is a great opportunity for the two schools to showcase their sporting talents at county level.
“I hope that both teams enjoy the event and I am sure that their efforts will make the borough and their schools very proud.”
Slough Borough Council