Club turns out to support James Hopkins Trust

Bredon Cricket Club made a huge effort to support the James Hopkins Trust yesterday (Friday, July 26).

A golf day at Naunton Downs, near Cheltenham, was followed by a
a well-supported family fun night with live music from local band Kings of the Hill at Hill Close.

There was also a big raffle that included prizes such as a family passes to Mr Mulligan’s, Cheltenham, and 10-pin bowling at Gloucester.

Enjoying the Kings of the Hill perform at the James Hopkins Trust charity day at Bredon Cricket Club
Enjoying the Kings of the Hill perform at the James Hopkins Trust charity day at Bredon Cricket Club

Overall, the event raised a magnificent £3,500 for the James Hopkins Trust, a cause close to the heart of the Matty family, whom many club members will know.

Established in 1989, the trust provides care for babies and children up to the age of five who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition while supporting their families.

Live music at Bredon family fun evening

The Kings of the Hill will perform at Bredon Cricket Club with a share of the money raised going to the James Hopkins Trust
The Kings of the Hill will perform at Bredon Cricket Club with a share of the money raised going to the James Hopkins Trust. Picture courtesy Kings of the Hill

There’s another family fun night lined up at Bredon Cricket Club this weekend, with a share of money raised going to the James Hopkins Trust.

On Friday evening (July 26) we are hosting a barbecue, big raffle and live music at our Hill Close clubhouse.

The event coincides with our golf day, and as well as raising funds for the club will also contribute to the James Hopkins Trust, a charity that has been a great support to the Matty family, whom many club members will know well.

The evening starts at 6pm, and the entertainment is being provided by popular local covers band the Kings of the Hill. Children are welcome.

If you are not available to attend on Friday, but would still like to contribute by buying raffle tickets (£5 for five strips) please contact Glenn Buckley.

Raffle prizes include:

  • Family pass to Mr Mulligan’s, Cheltenham
  • £40 Cineworld voucher Venture Photography x3
  • Family pass to 10-pin, Gloucester
  • £15 off golf lesson
  • Signed Bristol RFC shirt
  • Family pass to Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford
  • Family pass to Cotswold Farm Park
  • Ice skating for two at Icequest, Malvern
  • Bottle of port
  • Candle
  • Golf balls