Colts training sessions are due to get under way at Barnards Green Cricket Club with the first session for those up to the age of 13 starting on Wednesday, April 26.

The sessions run each Wednesday until the latter part of July, from 6.30pm to 8pm, weather permitting.

Barnards Green is a focus club to the WCB and qualified coaches are always on hand to ensure the safety of the children and to ensure that they get the maximum enjoyment from the sessions.

The club have arranged games for each age group from U10s up to U16s and would be interested in hearing from any parents or helpers who would consider becoming involved. CRB checks will be carried out on all helpers.

The membership fee for colts will be £17 for the season, no further weekly payment is required and all equipment will be supplied

For colts up to U16, practice sessions will be held on a Monday evening from 6.30pm, see the club website for start dates and further details, www.barnardsgreen.com.

WCCC's Ben Smith will be visiting North End Lane between 2pm and 3pm tomorrow (Saturday) during the club's Nat West Cricket Force day.