Kingsclere Cricket Club marked 250 years with a special event, which was joined by some famous faces.
The jubilee event on Sunday, August 25, at Park House Stables, saw members of the Kingsclere club take on the Park House Pirates, Invitation XI, led by Andrew Balding and included current Hampshire cricketers Ali Orr and Joe Eckland.
Around 1,000 people came through the gates to watch the village side win 129-3 against the Pirates 127 runs.
The match was commentated by famous faces Clare Balding and Mick Channon Jnr.
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During the celebration there was also a parade of Kingsclere trained race horses.
Following the celebratory match, football goals were brought out and those who attended took part in a game involving former Southampton FC striker James Beattie, while others browsed several trade stalls.
In the evening covers band Big Red entertained the crowd with a varied setlist.
Club captain Mark Hirst said: “The day exceeded my expectations, it went off without a hitch.”
The event raised funds for the local club, along with the Lords Taverners charity, the air ambulance, and St Michael’s Hospice.
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