50 not out for Chesterfield Champions Scheme
The Cricket Club has played first-class cricket at Queen’s Park since 1898 and made an eagerly awaited return to the picturesque venue in 2006. Since then they have brought first-class cricket to Chesterfield as well as working within the local community to promote involvement in sport.
The original five year contract with Chesterfield Borough Council came to an end in 2010 and a five year deal has been struck to secure more Derbyshire fixtures at the ground until 2015.
Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said “We are delighted to welcome Derbyshire County Cricket Club as our 50th Champion and look forward to working in partnership with the club promoting Chesterfield as a sporting destination.”
“Our champions range from sole traders to multi national companies and we want to involve any trade or company who is of the view, as we are that raising the profile of Chesterfield will benefit their business and the development of the town.”
Derbyshire County Cricket Club Chief Executive Keith Loring said: “We are proud to bring first-class cricket to Chesterfield each year and delighted to become a partner in the Champions scheme.”
“With our historical connection to the town through cricket and the massive enjoyment coming to Chesterfield brings to our players, staff, sponsors and supporters, we certainly believe it to be a place worthy of championing.”
“Our Festival of Cricket in August will bring six days of cricket to Queen’s Park including a Clydesdale Bank 40 local derby against Yorkshire Carnegie.”
Destination Chesterfield, funded through money from the European Regional Development Fund, is helping to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promote Chesterfield as a modern contemporary destination. This new approach to promoting the town sees the local business community playing a central role in its success by leading an independent board of Directors for Destination Chesterfield, and businesses pledging their support to become Chesterfield Champions.
Further information about the Destination Chesterfield project and the Chesterfield Champions Scheme can be found at www.chesterfield.co.ukand details of Derbyshire County Cricket Clubs 2011 fixtures can be found atwww.derbyshireccc.com
Source:Destination Chesterfield
