Howzat for a sponsorship deal

Funeral directors Wathall’s has agreed a multi-year deal to sponsor a Derbyshire cricket club.

The firm, which has an office in Ashbourne, has agreed to back local side Clifton Cricket Club for the next three years.

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The company, which was established in 1858, will feature on the club’s new kit, which will be available for all senior players in the coming seasons.

The club has three senior teams in the Derbyshire County Cricket League with the 1st XI playing in Division 1 this season.

Helen Wathall, who is the fifth generation of her family to run the company, said: “Wathall’s has been part of the Ashbourne community for many years, and we have a long-held tradition of supporting organisations which make a positive difference to people’s lives.

“Sport is an important part of everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing – even more so this year – and we wish all of the teams across the junior and senior sections every success in the 2021 season and beyond.”