TWO Bolton men have earned Millennium awards for giving up their free time to teach cricket to children.

Andy Caunce and Anthony Harris spend Saturdays during the summer running coaching sessions for youngsters at Walshaw Cricket Club.

And after putting in more than 200 hours of voluntary effort, they have been rewarded with certificates of excellence at a Millenium Awards ceremony at Bury Town Hall.

The Millennium scheme is designed to encourage 16 to 24-year-olds to offer their services to sports clubs and community organisations.