CENTRAL Lancs Cricket Council are running a beginners cricket softball course for children aged 8-11, run by two ECB qualified coaches on Saturday mornings at Rivington High School for 10 weeks 9-10.30am beginning on January 11. Talented Bolton League youngsters Chris Tye and Nick Woods have both gone through the scheme in the past. Contact Dave Fairbrother 01204 691194 for details.

ECB coaches Mike Fletcher and William Halton are to hold softball cricket nets at Thornleigh School on Sunday mornings 10-11am for beginners aged 7-10, starting January 12 for five weeks. Contact William at Cricket World on 01204 598080 for details.