BUDDING Ben Stokes and Lauren Bells in Claverham have been given a boost to help them achieve their dreams thanks to a new sports fund backed by former England cricketer Darren Gough.

Calverham (Yatton) Cricket Club were in need of new removable netting to help give their young teams the best chance of sporting success.

The club was successful in receiving money for the project from the £75,000 Gigaclear Rural Sports Club fund which aims to support teams based in rural communities across the broadband company’s full fibre network, which spans 26 counties.

Club Chair John Ashman said: “Gigaclear’s support has been brilliant in helping with the development of the club’s training facilities.

“This has been vital in our aim to offer cricket to everyone in the community.”

Sports Fund Ambassador Darren Gough Picture: Gigaclear

Fund ambassador Darren Gough said: “Since launching the fund, it has gone from strength to strength, providing valuable support where it is needed most.

“It’s great to see so much kit and equipment being sent out to rural sports clubs such as Claverham Cricket Club and I wish them every success in the coming season.

“I believe the fund is helping make a difference to players now and to the rural sports teams of the future.”

Claverham (Yatton) Cricket Club, who play fixtures at their ground in Henley Lane, Yatton, run senior, women’s and junior teams, offering cricket for all.

More than 3,000 homes and businesses in Claverham and the neighbouring communities of Cleeve, Brockley and Yatton are now able to access Gigaclear’s full fibre broadband offering ultrafast speeds up to 900Mbps. For more details, visit Gigaclear.com