EVENTS

Join us for an unmissable fundraising Ashes Lunch on Wednesday 10th September at The 1st Central County Ground, featuring cricket experts Melinda Farrell and Phil Walker - in aid of the Sussex Cricket Foundation.

Melinda, an acclaimed Australian sports journalist and broadcaster, has covered international cricket for over a decade, notably with ESPNcricinfo, BBC and The Guardian, bringing her dynamic insights and passion for the game. 

Phil, editor-in-chief of Wisden Cricket Monthly and co-author of LARA: The England Chronicles, offers unparalleled analysis from his extensive career in cricket journalism. 

Savour a delicious 3-course meal as they stoke the flames for the Ashes down under this winter; by unpacking the drama, rivalries and key moments of 'cricket's oldest rivalry'. Both will reveal their Ashes all-time XIs, colourful stories from their careers and host an audience Q&A.

• Time: 12pm - 5:30pm
• Venue: Dean Wilson Boundary Rooms, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, BN3 3AN
• Ticket Price: £70 per person (table of 10 discounted price - £680)

Book your tickets now here.

For more information or queries please email scfevents@sussexcricket.co.uk.

The B'Ashes returns to The 1st Central County Ground for 2025!

Come and join us on Friday 22nd August for a day of fun in the sun at the home of Sussex Cricket, playing soft ball kwik cricket on the glorious outfield at Hove. 

Key details:

• 11am arrival, first game at 12pm
• Minimum of 3 matches per team, lasting 45 minutes each
• Mixed male & female teams of 6
• All equipment provided - no experience necessary
• Bacon roll, tea & coffee on arrival
• BBQ after the Final

Teams are available for £400 with £45 for each additional player. Contact us via foundation@sussexcricket.co.uk or emma.brooke@sussexcricket.co.uk to book your place today!