BRIDGWATER Cricket Club has been given a major boost to help its organised cricket for disabled players thanks to a housebuilder.

The club has received a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Severn Valley as part of its Community Champions scheme.

Bridgwater CC is an England and Wales Cricket Board accredited club and is undertaking bigger and bolder steps in its quest to bring cricket to more children and adults.

Last summer saw the club embark on its first venture into disability cricket in conjunction with Somerset CCC, and the club is currently fundraising to modify its clubhouse to accommodate disabled toilet facilities.

Commenting on the donation, Bridgwater’s Vice Chairman, Mark Rose said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be receiving this funding from Persimmon Homes, and it’s a real boost as we seek to improve our facilities.

“We’ll use this donation to support the provision of disability cricket at the club and the significant outlay we are making to improve our facilities.

“This £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes couldn’t have come at a better time so we’d just like to say a massive thank you for selecting us.”

Persimmon is currently constructing 75 much-needed new properties at the nearby Chaucer's Meadow development on Taunton Road.

Carly Spear, Sales Director for Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, said: “It’s great to be able to support a community club like Bridgwater improve its clubhouse facilities.

“Central to the Persimmon ethos is supporting the communities in which we are building – and Community Champions is one way in which we do that.

“Bridgwater is one of the region’s leading cricket clubs and its latest inclusive venture into disability cricket to increase access to the game is commendable.

“Alongside building much-needed homes at our nearby development at Chaucer’s Meadow, we are also determined to leave a positive lasting legacy in the local community, and Bridgwater is a fitting recipient of this funding.”