LEDBURY Cricket Club get their first full season at their new Orlham Lane ground underway on Saturday when they start their Marches League campaign.

The first team start their Division Two programme with a trip to Woolhope while the club’s second string host Garnons in Division Three (both 1pm).

Both sides will be looking to kick on with the first XI, captained by Josh Evans, aiming for promotion, after finishing in mid-table last season.

The second team will be skippered by Chris Ritchie.

The club have got regular Sunday fixtures arranged throughout the season and are encouraging keen cricketers to join the teams.

Meanwhile, Ledbury will be running their junior cricket coaching sessions this coming season.

Registration will be from 6.30pm today with sessions starting properly next Friday, starting at 6.30pm.

Coaching will be open for children between the ages of five to 15 with the 10-week course costing £10.

The club have also entered teams in both the Herefordshire under nine’s and under 13’s leagues.

Anyone interested can either come along to the registration evening or contact Stuart Evans on 07971 857570 or email stuandnic@53gmail.com