by Matt Wilkie | Nov 18, 2021 | Community
LOCAL youngsters can enjoy free cricket sessions as part of the new Afro Caribbean Engagement programme launched in Bristol and backed by the Gloucestershire Cricket Board. Known as ACE, the programme will provide two days of free holiday clubs at May Park Primary...
by Matt Wilkie | Nov 11, 2021 | Community, Youth
The African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme marked the end of Black History Month with its community event in Bristol as the programme was celebrating its first birthday as a charity. The event was attended by ACE founder Ebony Rainford-Brent, ACE Director of...
by Matt Wilkie | Nov 10, 2021 | Community, Youth
England women’s players Sophia Dunkley, Katie George and Sarah Glenn made a surprise appearance in Bristol on Friday to take part in a coaching session with the ACE programme thanks to sponsors Royal London. The three internationals joined in with training drills and...
by Matt Wilkie | Nov 1, 2021 | Community
The African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme marked the end of Black History Month with its community event in Bristol as the programme was celebrating its first birthday as a charity. The event was attended by ACE founder Ebony Rainford-Brent, ACE Director of...
by Matt Wilkie | Oct 20, 2021 | Community
On Wednesday 13th October, Elliot and his family travelled to Lord’s where he received the Inspire Award during The Lord Taverners’ Award Ceremony. The family also enjoyed a tour of the famous Lords Cricket Ground. Elliot joined the Frenchay Falcons Super 1s group in...
by Matt Wilkie | Sep 13, 2021 | Community, General
Young black people in Bristol will be given the chance to become professional cricketers thanks to a new partnership between Gloucestershire Cricket, Royal London and ACE – an independent charity set up to tackle a decline in involvement in English cricket from...
