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Former England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and current Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Outlaws player Matt Montgomery officially cut the ribbon at Farndon Cricket Club




The big day finally arrived as the newest sporting pavilion in Nottinghamshire was officially opened.

Farndon Cricket Club welcomed ex-England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and current Nottingham County Cricket Club player Matt Montgomery to participate in the cutting of the ribbon of their new facility.

Previous club officials were shown around as part of the event which coincided with the club's presidents' day.

A T20 game also took place between the oldboys and a more current Farndon team.

The new clubhouse has a balcony and a feature of the building is its clock.
The new clubhouse has a balcony and a feature of the building is its clock.

Club chairman Mark Everington said that they owed their thanks to members who came before them.

A good sized crowd watched the festivities.
A good sized crowd watched the festivities.

"We would like to thank them, some of them were at the opening," he said.

"Thank you for building our previous pavilion which lasted us 50 years.

Spectators look over the field.
Spectators look over the field.

"Without these guys, the club would not be here."

Everington then extended his thanks to those who were responsible for building the new pavilion and made the dream a reality.

Ryan Sidebottom and Matt Montgomery cut the ribbon.
Ryan Sidebottom and Matt Montgomery cut the ribbon.

Most of the funding was provided by an anonymous benefactor.

"We owe this person a massive thank you and we have a responsibility to look after it," said Everington.

A T20 game thrilled the crowd.
A T20 game thrilled the crowd.

"We would never have been able to fund this or have managed this without them.

Matt Montgomery at Farndon Cricket Club.
Matt Montgomery at Farndon Cricket Club.

"We will never get this opportunity again, we got a chance that we could have only dreamed of, every other club around would love having this pavilion."

People enjoy the day.
People enjoy the day.

"These facilities are amazing," said Matt Montgomery.

Ryan Sidebottom and Matt Montgomery celebrate the opening.
Ryan Sidebottom and Matt Montgomery celebrate the opening.

"You don't see this at many village clubs, I am sure they will put it to good use."



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