AS THE new cricket season draws near, there's plenty going on at Nailsea Cricket Club and Sunday could be one of the busiest days in the club's pre-season calendar.

AS THE new cricket season draws near, there's plenty going on at Nailsea Cricket Club and Sunday could be one of the busiest days in the club's pre-season calendar.

The day kicks off at 9.30am at the Grove Sports Centre, Nailsea, when club members and volunteers will be assembling the outdoor nets ready for pre-season training.

Then, at 11.30am the whole club will be holding a fun run/walk around the Grove playing fields, in aid of Sport Relief 2010. A short warm-up led by head coach Terry Robinson will get participants ready for the 11.45am start.

To make the event fun and to add a little competition, the club is encouraging people to wear fancy dress (prizes will be given for the best on the day) or alternatively cricket whites.

Participants can download a sponsor form from www.sportrelief.com and, as long as you raise �5 or more (�10 per family), you can take part for free.

Finally - if everyone's not too worn out from all the running around - the youth registration evening will be taking place from 6.30pm. Also at the Grove Sports Centre, this year's registration evening has a different format to previous years'.

There will be the chance to meet the junior coaching team as well as other committee members. You'll be able to order the new club shirt & training gear.

The evening will start at 6.30pm for Under-9s, 11s and 13s, and 7.30pm for Under-15s and 17s. Club spokesman, Adam Blower said: "The entire day and especially the evening, should give a great insight into what Nailsea Cricket Club is all about. It's a great opportunity for any locals with a cricketing interest to find out more about what's going on at the club, both on and off the field."

NAILSEA CRICKET CLUB

Founded Circa 1856

Affiliated to the Bristol & District Cricket Association,

the Somerset Cricket Board and the English Cricket Board.