Sir Viv Richards appearence attracting a lot of interest

Following the announcement last week that Sir Vivian Richards would be making an appearance at the County Ground for Lashings C.C. later this summer, Somerset have been inundated with enquiries regarding tickets.

The match against Lashings C.C. will take place on Monday July 21st starting at 1pm, and is certain to be one of the highlights of the Somerset County Cricket Club Appeal Year.

In response to the early interest in the return of Sir Viv to the club where he started his career, Somerset have announced that the match will be all ticket, and that everybody will pay.

Admission for non-members will be £10 for adults and £5 for juniors under the age of 16, whilst admission for members will be £5 and £2 for juniors.

Tickets can be purchased on the gate on the day of the match, but they can also be purchased in advance by calling in person at the Main Office in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion at the County Ground which will be open Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m.and 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m., or by telephoning on 01823 272946 with a credit card.

Tickets purchased in advanced however are non refundable.

The Appeal Year Opening Lunch will take place on Friday April 4th at the County Ground when former Somerset player Roy Palmer, who is now a First Class umpire, will be the guest speaker.

Tickets for the lunch are priced at £27.50 and are available from Robert Appleyard, telephone number 01225 313906.