Bournemouth, Ferndown, Sport | Posted on October 27th, 2026 | return to news

Cricket tie-up to strengthen community sports

King George’s Field Charity and Winton Cricket Club partner to bring high-level cricket to KGV’s facilities.

King George’s Field Charity (KGV), Ferndown and Winton Cricket Club (WCC) have entered into a five-year agreement that will see the Club bring high-level cricket to KGV’s cricket pitch, strengthening sports in Ferndown and providing new opportunities for the local community.

Councillor Simon Cable, Deputy Mayor of Ferndown Town Council and Chair of the KGV Management Committee, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Winton Cricket Club and to formalise a partnership that will bring high-level cricket to Ferndown for the next five years. This agreement is an exciting opportunity for both organisations to work together to develop cricket and make the most of the facilities at KGV. Winton Cricket Club shares our vision of providing high-quality sport alongside community events and creating a welcoming environment that brings families and the wider community together. I am looking forward to seeing the Club continue to develop and thrive at KGV over the coming seasons.”

Winton Cricket Club are equally enthusiastic about the long-term agreement, which will allow the Club to go from strength to strength, with Club Chairman Brian Dobson stating, “We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the Ferndown King George V Charity. Together, our long-term vision is to provide an excellent cricketing facility that will benefit the Ferndown community and the WCC family. The KGV Sports Fields and its wonderful clubhouse provide a fantastic setting for a wide range of sporting and social activities within the local community. We look forward to working closely with the other KGV sports clubs to build a strong, vibrant and welcoming sporting community together.”

Tom Raymond-Hill, Head of Core Game Development for the ECB, said: “We welcome grassroots cricket clubs working with local partners to help protect and grow cricket so that even more people can play and enjoy the sport. It’s great to hear that this agreement will mean more opportunities for young people and for disability cricket in and around Ferndown.”