Plymouth building for future

PLYMOUTH'S rebuilding project at Mount Wise has been a helping hand by the Co-op and Howden's Joinery.

The city side - 155 years old this summer and still going strong - moved from Peverell Park to the former United Services ground on the opposite side of town in 2010.

The 80-year old pavilion at Mount Wise was showing signs of its age and has been rebuilt as part of a £350,000 refurbishment programme at the ground.

Most of the money needed has already been raised, but a final £20,000 is needed to finish the job.

To help things on their way, the Co-op donated £1,800 to the club, which has been spent with Howden's acquiring a new kitchen at cost price.

The cheque was handed over to Plymouth CC's facilities manager Andy Sewell by Marina Taylor.

Three years work has gone into fund-raising and refurbishing the ground at Mount Wise, which was widely regarded as the finest in Plymouth during its heyday after the last war.

The ground is being brought back to its former glory as a focus for community sport in the city.

Plymouth CC a coaching programme for pupils in inner-city schools and hosts the Chance to Shine programme each summer which gives young people from across the city an opportunity to try their hand at cricket.

The club hopes to raise the final funds needed by encouraging individuals, groups and businesses in Plymouth to take part in their 'Buy-a-Brick' scheme.

Each brick costs £50 and names of buyers will be displayed in the completed clubhouse.

Anyone interested in donating should contact Callum Whittaker on 07791268141 or via email at callumwhittaker@live.co.uk.

 


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