Glodwick club veterans roll with it!
Reporter: Kevin Richardson
Date published: 13 July 2017
FUND-RAISERS . . . Neil Williams (right) and Gordon Whitehead with a clutch of junior players on the old roller at Glodwick Cricket Club
GLODWICK Cricket Club duo Neil Williams and Gordon Whitehead are celebrating their 70th years by raising funds to replace the club's heavy roller.
"The present roller is a bit of a beast," said groundsman Gordon. "It's over 50 years old and most members won't touch it because it is really difficult to start on chilly mornings."
CHALLENGE
To raise cash they are doing a 70-themed sponsored challenge consisting of a 70 lengths swim and a 70km bike ride on July 21-22.
"I've not been to the baths in 30 years," added Gordon. "And it's longer since Neil was on a bike, so it's a real challenge for both of us."
So far the appeal is going well, but rollers don't come cheap, so they still have a way to go.
Anyone wanting to support them can do it online at mydonate.bt.com/events/glodwickrollerappeal/440600
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