Egerton Cricket Club starts new lunch club in June

The first event will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 1 pm to 3.30 pm at the club, with refreshments available and all residents welcome to attend.

Organisers say the club will provide an opportunity for people to make new friends, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy regular social activities.

Cllr Samantha Connor, of Bromley Cross and Egerton, said: “It is a great way to meet people you already know, and new people.

“We did not want it to be the same as the previous over-60s club, so it is a social club.”

Egerton Cricket Club. (Image: Samantha Connor)

The initiative grew out of a community meeting held in the area, where residents discussed ways to strengthen local connections.

The club’s secretary had previously run an over-60s group before the pandemic and wanted to see a similar community activity return.

The venue is being provided free of charge, while organisers will offer tea, coffee and sandwiches to help create a welcoming atmosphere.

Cllr Connor said: “We are going to provide tea and coffee and sandwiches to make people feel welcome and greet everybody.

“Most people are saying they want to come.”

Organisers hope the monthly gatherings will expand in the future, potentially including festive outings and trips.

Cllr Connor added: “We found that in the pandemic, it had a huge benefit.

“There are elderly people in this ward- is vital for their mental health.”