GCCC announce new shirt sponsor for 2003

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club announces today that Acorn Recruitment will be their shirt sponsor for 2003.

Chief Executive, Tom Richardson says, "We are really pleased to be going into partnership with Acorn Recruitment because we feel that both companies will benefit from the strengths of each other. They are a dynamic company and we think it's a very good fit."

The sponsorship is for 2003 but we hope that with success it will be one that is extended."

Acorn is one of the UK's fastest growing recruitment, training and development and employment services companies, with plans to expand and open offices in Bristol and the West.

Acorn's Managing Director, Matt Southall says, "We are looking forward to a great summer - both on the cricket field for Gloucestershire and off it as Acorn launches its recruitment, training and managed services across the West of England. Gloucestershire is an ambitious club with fine traditions - we're proud to be associated with them."

For further information please contact :
Jane Lobb, Executive Assistant on Tel: 0117 9108000.

For further information on Acorn please contact:
Kate Geiss, Howell Petersen 01633 255015