Eight Ash Green Cricket Club, located in Colchester, is a pioneering cricket club that has been at the forefront of measuring, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions for almost a decade. As the world's first Carbon Balanced cricket club, they are dedicated to achieving CARBON NET ZERO BY 2030. The club is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
One of these initiatives is their 'Car Share Scorecard', which aims to reduce transport emissions. In just three months, the initiative saved 15% of transport emissions, which is equivalent to over 1 tonne of carbon. The club encourages its members to participate in this initiative to further reduce their carbon footprint.
Eight Ash Green CC has also launched the Carbon Centurions project, which was featured on Look East, a local news programme. This project aims to recognise and celebrate players who have made significant contributions to carbon reduction. The club has received support from BBC TV and BBC Radio Essex for this initiative.
Aside from their commitment to carbon reduction, Eight Ash Green CC is a thriving cricket club with teams for both men and women. They are actively promoting their club and are keen to boost membership. They have recently distributed flyers, brochures, and posters to attract new members.
The club has various teamsheets available for both men's and women's cricket. They also have a women's softball team and regularly organise matches against other clubs. The fixtures and results can be found on their website and social media platforms.
Eight Ash Green CC has a strong focus on youth development and encourages young players to join their youth cricket team. They also have a social membership available for those who want to support the club without actively participating in matches. In addition, they are open to sponsorship opportunities, with various sponsorship packages available.
The club has plans to refurbish their clubhouse this winter to meet the current and future requirements of the club. They are seeking input from members regarding the options for the refurbishment.
If you're interested in joining Eight Ash Green Cricket Club or learning more about their initiatives, you can contact Richard Polley for senior men's cricket, Karen Cutter for women's cricket, Duncan Wyatt for youth cricket, and Tim Chambers for social membership. Their website and social media pages provide more information about the club and its activities.