Westhoughton Cricket Club News.........

Friday 18th November 2005

New League Sponsors Announced

The Bolton Cricket League have announced a new sponsor for the 2006 season, Anthony Axfords Timber Merchants of Farnworth, Bolton take over from Warburtons, who have supported the league for a number of years, but it's a move that strengthens the Farnworth company's links with local cricket.

The firm already sponsors the Bolton Association and will continue to do so, while Bolton Cricket Club, of the Manchester Association, also benefit from their involvement, and directors Martin and Michael Axford both play at Farnworth Cricket Club.

Bolton League president, Peter Stafford, said he was delighted the league had been able to secure a partnership with a local company.

"The Anthony Axford company has a strong standing in the local community, and the Axford family are active within the Bolton League. Tony Axford, the company's managing director, is a familiar figure in local cricket, and his sons both enjoy leading roles at the Farnworth club.

"We are delighted the company has agreed to sponsor the Bolton League and we are looking forward to a long and happy association."