Horspath's second Charity Fun Tape Ball Cricket Six-A-Side Competition proved a big hit at the Recreation Ground.
Eleven teams consisting of around 70 men's and women's players, juniors, friends and supporters took part in Sunday's event in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
Sobell was the chosen charity as the club sadly lost three members over the last year in Stan Hawkeswood, Paul Headford and Paul Hicks, who received care from the hospice.
The amount raised for Sobell has yet to be finalised, but it's anticipated it will be a healthy sum with thanks to everyone who supported the event. Further details will follow in due course.
With the sides wearing coloured shirts generously donated by Newtrim UK and two matches running alongside each other throughout the day on the main ground, the Rec was a hive of activity.
Music accompanied the action with sixes and wickets galore as tape balls - tennis balls wrapped in electrical tape - flew to all parts in front of a good-sized crowd with villagers out in force to support the event.
While the focus was on fun and raising money, the teams competed in two groups and semi-finals before the Pink team, consisting of the Leslie family, triumphed against the Cyan team, led by Josh Richardson, with sixes showering down in the final.
Shelley Hicks presented the cup and medals to the winners and runners-up, while Sobell Ambassadors Greg Birdseye and Mike Wells were in attendance to thank the club for holding the event.
A successful day was completed by Good Vibes Only providing the live music in the evening.
Thanks go to all the players who took part and those who helped in organising the event headed by Mark 'Diddy' Bridges and his assistants Stuart Bishop, Russell Smith, Jen Carter, Steve Richardson, Kevin Creed and James Whittenbury.
The club are also indebted to David Ward and the ground staff for preparing the pitches, and the team of umpires led by Andy Cummings and David Heritage plus Eddie Gadd for scoring.
Thanks also to all those involved in running the BBQ with the buns and rolls kindly donated by Cornfield Bakery (Wheatley) plus all the bar staff together with everyone who donated prizes for the raffle and auction.
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