HATHERLEIGH’S new pavilion complex will be officially opened tomorrow (Sunday) with a celebration game between the club’s 1st XI at an Invitation XI representing cricket club chairman Nick Rogers.

The new pavilion has been in use since the tail-end of the 2020 season, but an official opening has been delayed due to Covid-19 issues.

Councillor Caroline Mott, the Mayor of West Devon, will officially open the new pavilion building. The official opening will take place at 12.30pm and will be followed by lunch for players and guests at 1pm.

A VIP guest list has been drawn-up, which includes civic leaders such as the mayors of West Devon and Hatherleigh, club sponsors and volunteer workers who put in hours of their time to make the project happen.

Shortly before the 2pm start time Invitation XI captain Pete Randerson will toss up with Hatherleigh captain Mark Lake before getting the game under way.

Cricket journalist Conrad Sutcliffe has put together the Invitation XI that Heathcoat’s Premier Division-winning captain Randerson will skipper.

Among the players inked in on Sutcliffe’s team sheet are Devon opener James Horler, former Devon batsman Liam Lewis, Bridestowe captain Dan Fogerty, Whitchurch all-rounder Josh Towl and Cornwood big hitter Jackson Thompson.

Anyone interested in local cricket has been invited to go along and watch the match. The bar will be open and food available.

Invitation XI: Peter Randerson (Heathcoat, captain), Jackson Thompson (Cornwood), Dan Fogerty (Bridestowe), James Ford (Bideford), Brendon Parr (Cullompton), Sam Stein (Plymouth), James Horler (Exmouth), Josh Towl (Whitchurch), Alex Jopling (Thorverton), Liam Lewis, Tom Hatton (both Heathcoat).