If you don’t just like cricket....but love it, make a bid for England signed cricket kit
Published 1 April 2011
A broadband company is auctioning a cricket bat signed by the England cricket team to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
As part of its ongoing support for the Society, Plusnet is selling off cricket paraphernalia including a bat from last year's Bangladesh v England tour. The Sheffield based company will also be auctioning items signed by Yorkshireman and former England cricketer Darren Gough.
Amy Casbolt, Community Fundraiser for South Yorkshire, says
The items being auctioned are:'We are delighted that Plusnet are supporting the Alzheimer's Society throughout the year. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals and companies to help us continue our vital work.'
- Cricket bat from the Bangladesh v England tour
- Slazenger cricket bat signed by England cricketer Paul Collingwood
- Gray-Nicholls bat signed by England cricketer Alastair Cook
- An England cricket team shirt signed by Darren Gough
- One of two miniature bats signed by Darren Gough
- One of three cricket balls signed by Darren Gough
To take part in the auction you can send an email to charityauction@plus.net stating which item you wish to make a bid for in a minimum of £1 increments. To find out about the progress of the bid visit community.plus.net.
The auction ends at 10am on 4 April 2011.
