A great day of cricket at Butterley

Eight teams from Warwickshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and the host county descended on Butterley's Greenwich Recreation Ground home, under cloudless skies. They treated an excellent turnout of spectators to some keenly-contested action, with matches taking place on four separate pitches across the outfield. All the players impressed with their batting, bowling and fielding skills, and there were smiles galore as everyone was presented with a medal at the closing ceremony.

Butterley First XI captain Paul Boss swapped his bat for barbecue tongs as he rushed to keep the masses in burgers, while the club also supplied umpires and scorers for all the matches. Proud club chair Lyndsey Reast said, "We're thrilled and privileged to have been chosen to host this event. It's been a fantastic day."

Older readers will recall Butterley United as one of the county's leading clubs in the 60s and 70s. Its 21st century on-field endeavours may be a little more modest, but the historic club continues to play a major part in growing the game. It has burgeoning women's and junior sections, and its modern facilities made it the ideal choice for Sunday's prestigious event.

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