Bredon Cricket Club shook off the mantle of winter and spruced itself up ready for the new season today.
Volunteers turned out at Hill Close to help with the annual tidy-up.
This year it was a little more challenging than usual because of the damage a burst water pipe caused to the clubhouse during particularly cold weather at the beginning of March.
Nevertheless, a small but eager force set to their task with enthusiasm, fuelled by bacon butties, tea and coffee.
Guttering, fascias and soffits were cleaned; the scorebox painted, hedges trimmed and benches stained, among other jobs.
Martyn Draper, who organised the work at Bredon, said: “I would like to thank everybody who came to CricketForce and helped out.”
NatWest CricketForce is a nationwide initiative backed by the ECB. It is designed to bring clubs and local communities closer together, and ensure grounds and facilities are ready for the new season.
The club is now set for its first big event of the year, the family fun day on Sunday, April 15, which heralds the start of a new season.
