'On Sunday 22nd July 2012 Halesowen CC will once again host the Royal Navy in the annual Paul McCann Memorial Challenge Match for the Paul McCann Trophy.

2012 Charity Cricket - Halesowen CC v Royal Navy

This will be the 6th annual match and Halesowen will be looking for a measure of revenge as last year for the first time in four years the Royal Navy won the contest and took the Paul McCann trophy.

The game takes place on Sunday 22nd July 2012 at 1.30pm. Before the game, a group of ladies are doing a 'charity zumbathon' where they will be raising funds by undertaking a 1.5 hour long Zumba class! There will also be a BBQ, Kids Bouncy Castle, Fully Licenced Bar and Raffles and Tombolas.

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All proceeds go to the Paul McCann Fund For Needy Children.

The day starts at 8.30am when Paul's friends will take to the field for their own annual challenge match.

Gates open at 11.30am for the match with entrance free, donations are being taken and a match day programme will be available for all those who donate.

There will also be charity wristbands available on the day for purchase and cars can be parked at Sandvik, close to the ground for free and at Halesowen CC for £2.00 per car.

A 90 minute charity Zumbathon will take place at 11.45am and details for this can be obtained from Instructor Jenny Whitehouse on 07852 751526.

The main event of the day will be the 40 over challenge match at 1.30pm.

Other fund-raising events include a tombola and there will be face painting and a bouncy castle for the children.

Catering will be available from the BBQ, inside the clubhouse and the bar will be open all day.

Rounding out the day will be a charity cricket auction, a disco by Dave Parsons and live music entertainment from local acoustic solo artist Hugh Neake.

So please come along and support the Paul McCann Fund For Needy Children.

Further information can be obtained from the charity website www.fundforneedychildren.com , from Halesowen Cricket Club's website www.halesowencricketclub.co.uk , or from the club on 0121 550 2744 or by e-mail to admin@halesowencricketclub.co.uk . An advance copy of the programme can be viewed at www.flippingbook.co.uk/mccann2012.'