Stumped for breakfast

Though most cricket clubs these days don't provide the much loved cricket teas, Hemel Hempstead Town's players and opponents will be able to enjoy a breakfast before their weekend matches when the new season gets underway.

The club has just refurbished its kitchen with the help of National Lottery funding. They have named the cafe "Cyril's" in honour of the club's handyman Cyril Turbutt who was helping with the rebuild right up until he passed away last year at the age of 89.

"Cyril's" staff are preparing for the new seasonplaceholder image
"Cyril's" staff are preparing for the new season

Cyril himself didn't play the game but 50 years ago introduced his son Andy who still plays for the club.

The new facility is expected to be busy as Hemel run five Saturday and two Sunday teams as well as a substantial junior programme.

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