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Horspath CC to stage Charity Tape Ball

23 Jul 2026

Horspath CC are excited to announce the club will again be staging a Charity Fun Tape Ball Cricket Six-A-Side Competition at the Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 30.
The event has proved a big success for the last two years with £2,750 being raised for Thames Valley Air Ambulance in 2024 and £3,000 for Sobell House Hospice in 2025.
The chosen charity this time is Mind, which was felt to be appropriate as many of us will know someone who has experienced mental health problems.
Indeed, it is estimated that each year one in four people will have had a mental health issue.
Mind are thrilled Horspath CC have chosen to fundraise for them and are very grateful for the club's support.
The competition, which is due to take place from 10.30am onwards, is for club members, friends and family.
To involve all sections of the club it's planned that teams should be made up of two men's cricketers, a women's cricketer, a junior player plus two supporters/parents.
For those that don't know, Tape Ball is a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape, and as such the modified ball is not as hard or heavy as a cricket ball, reducing the risk of injury to players and spectators, and thereby, making the event more accessible to all.
Music is set to be played during the games, and 'Good Vibes Only', who were well received when appearing at the club last year, are due to play in the evening.
There are several ways to get involved.
1 Sign up to play (details will appear shortly on the noticeboard in the clubroom) with team members asked to make a nominal £5 charity donation to Mind to take part.
2 Donate prizes for a raffle and an auction, which are to be held on the day. All prizes/donations will be gratefully received.
3 Volunteer to help on the day. It's planned to have a BBQ and the bar will be open all day.
4 Sponsor an element of the day (eg the live music, BBQ, tape balls, winners' medals etc). In return your contribution will be recognized in publicity of the event.
For more details and information, please contact chief organiser Diddy or secretary Russell Smith.
All ideas etc for the day are welcome.
Please support the club in this fundraising effort.