FROM Sunday, July 3 until Tuesday, July 5 Sandford Cricket Club is to host a full three-day minor counties game between Devon County Cricket Club and Wiltshire.

With only three clubs in the county hosting three-day games this is one of the highest honours that Sandford Cricket Club could receive.

Over many years Sandford CC has been recognised by umpires and officials as one of the best playing surfaces in the county and this is due recognition for everyone’s hard work.

Set in the delightful grounds of Creedy Park the ground is set naturally within the rolling hills of Mid Devon and with a clubhouse and facilities that are the envy of most clubs in the county.

Although having hosted cup finals and other important games Sandford has again received the ultimate recognition by Devon County Cricket Club of this full three-day Minor Counties game.

Spokesman for Sandford Cricket Club, Chris Theedom, said: “We are delighted to confirm that this year’s match will be jointly sponsored by three businesses, ATS Tyres, of Crediton, St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd, Crediton and AMS Physio, of Exeter.

“We thank them sincerely for their generous sponsorship and look forward to welcoming them to the ground.”

The start of play on all three days will be 11am. Entrance for spectators will be free but there will be a very small charge for cars.

Devon are one of the leading minor counties in the competition and their record within the three-day competition and the one day cup competition is unsurpassed.

Sandford CC welcomes everyone to visit for a full day or part day. Refreshments, ice creams and coffee provided by the Crediton Coffee Company will be served throughout each day and the bar will be open.