Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2007

Until 3 August – There may have been a change in venue, but the trip to Bristol will see a clash of the titans as Gloucestershire County Cricket Club take on some of the country’s greats in the C&G Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2007.

Due to the unprecedented flooding in Gloucestershire and a lack of running water, the C&G Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2007 has been moved from the College Grounds in Cheltenham to The County Ground in Bristol. All tickets purchased remain valid for games until Friday 3 August. For more information contact the organisers directly on (0117) 910 8000.

Monday 30 July 2007

The Lord’s Taveners charity match, in support of giving young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance.

Tuesday 31 July 2007

Gloucestershire take on Derbyshire in the first day of the LVCC, starting at 11am.

Wednesday 1 August 2007

Gloucestershire take on Derbyshire in the second day of the LVCC, starting at 11am.

The festival will also host the Beating of the Retreat by the Band of the Prince of Wales’ Division, following on from a successful debut last year. You’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the band during the tea interval, while their main performance will start 20 minutes after the day’s close of play. Tickets can be purchased from the Club, whilst there’s no extra cost for spectators and members already in the ground.

The annual Ladies’ Day will also take part on the Wednesday.

Thursday 2 August 2007

Gloucestershire take on Derbyshire in the third day of the LVCC, starting at 11am.

Friday 3 August 2007

Gloucestershire take on Derbyshire in the fourth and final day of the LVCC, starting at 11am.

Throughout this year’s C&G Cheltenham Cricket Festival, the new generation of cricketers will be encouraged and entertained in the C&G Game Zone – set aside for younger fans of the sport to play cricket, take advantage of the coaching, enter competitions and enjoy a range of other activities.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club have been playing in Cheltenham for over 135 years, although the annual games were not officially called a festival until 1906. In the last 100 years the festival has gone from strength to strength, and is now one of the most successful cricket festivals in the world, attracting thousands of spectators.

The SoGlos.com team wish Gloucestershire the very best of luck in all of this year’s matches, during what promises to be an unmissable festival on the county’s sporting calendar. The drive to Bristol couldn’t be more worth it.

Event: C&G Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2007
Venue: The County Ground, Bristol
Date: Until Friday 3 August 2007
Times: Vary each day, see above for more details
Tickets: Cost £13 for adults and £6 for under 16s on the gate for the LVCC matches. £16 for adults and £8 on the gate for the NatWest Pro40 matches, or £13 and £6 in advance. A family ticket (two adults and two children under 16) is also available for the NatWest Pro40 matches for £40 on the gate, or £34 in advance.

Contact the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club ticket line on (0117) 910 8000 or (0117) 910 8010 for advance tickets and more information.

James Fryer
30 July 2007