Midsomer Norton Cricket Club held their annual Youth Presentation on Friday night at the Withies Lane ground. Hosted in an impressive marquee, which will also be used later for the Senior's Presentation, awards were handed out for Player's Player, Most Improved Player and Player of the Season in the under 11s, 13s and 15s categories.

Leading youth coach, Kevin Messenger, announced the awards to be presented by the guests of honour, Thiaan and Beth Aspeling from shirt sponsors Bath Potters Supplies and Midsomer Norton Town Council's Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Mackay.

Bath Potters Supplies (https://www.bathpotters.co.uk) are a local firm operating from the Westfield Industrial Estate who pride themselves on their huge range of ceramic products. Director, Thiaan Aspeling, a keen sports fan, said how proud he was to see the company supporting youth cricket and see their branding on the team shirts.

As the cricket season draws to a close, Kevin Messenger appealed for more volunteers to help with coaching the youth teams. The club facilities will remain active throughout the autumn and winter season and all are welcome.

Cllr Mackay, a regular supporter of the Cricket Club, remarked on the successful evening, "The youths are the future of our community and the many dedicated volunteers involved with our sports clubs deserve our gratitude. I'm proud the Town Council has been able to support the Cricket Club in the past, including the recent Outfield Festival, and hope we can continue to find ways to work with them and all our town's sports clubs in the future.

The award winner for the U11s Player's Player went to Harry Player, most improved player of the season, Hugo Procter and Player of the Season to Luke Stansfield.

For the U13s: Player's Player was Mason Messenger, most improved player of the season, Billy Penny and Player of the Season, Daniel Rodgers.

In the U15s, Player's Player, Mia Wadsworth, Most improved player of the season, Gerard Knott and Player of the Season Rueben Roucliffe-Lucas.