BLACKROD Cricket Club is appealing for sponsors to help them develop the game in the village.

The club, which has its ground at Vicarage Road, plays in the Bolton and District Association and runs two adult teams and four junior teams for youngsters aged 11 to 18.

Members are looking for sponsors for the coming season, beginning mid-April and running until September.

Sponsors would be asked to contribute £200 for the first season to fund the construction of a 6ft by 2ft advertising board which will be displayed at the ground during every match.

Sponsorship for subsequent years is estimated at £100 per season. For details, contact club secretary Ivan Catterall on 01204 691091.