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Dear fellow cricketer,

 

MY name is Andrew Farrell and I would like to enquire whether or not anyone has a pitch available to hire on Sunday, May 25?

   My friends, who all used to live in Exeter and attended the university, play an annual cricket match between ourselves in memory of a friend of ours.

   Mike Polded, studied with us at St. Luke's back in our first year (2000-2001),before tragically passing away the following summer due to a rare form of heart disease.

   Last year's fixture was a great occasion - we played the game at Chittlehamholt CC near Barnstaple where one of the players lives. He's abroad now so we're in need of a pitch to play our game on and was hoping for somewhere nearer to Exeter where we would be staying.

   I'm terribly sorry for the short notice in this request, but any help you could provide would be fantastic.

   In light of the pitch being the main facility we would like to use, we would happily re-use the wicket from the previous day's play to reduce any preparation or added work.

   Any additional facilities, such as changing facilities and access to the clubhouse at this stage would be a bonus.

   We just want to keep our request simple. Coming from a village club myself, I appreciate the tireless work that goes into the upkeep of such a club.

   We would of course cover costs, even make the club some income etc. The teams are made up of many cricketers so we would show the utmost respect to your ground, taking great care and courtesy!

   We are a friendly bunch who would be more than happy to take the lead in any pre or post-game work required to ensure the ground is prepped for the following week's fixture.

   Thank you in advance for your time and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. My mobile number is 07828 922171 if this is a more convenient way of contacting me.

   Email me at andrewfarrell21@hotmail.com