Warwickshire are the visitors to Chelmsford in the Specsavers County Championship this weekend. The match, previously scheduled for Worcestershire’s New Road but swapped due to flooding, starts on Saturday at The Cloudfm County Ground and is an opportunity to put further pressure on leaders, Somerset who head to Yorkshire.
Jamie Porter is set to miss the match following his call-up to the England Lions, providing an opportunity for another bowler to take their chance. 19-year-old, Ben Allison is in contention after being named in the squad with Matt Quinn also part of the 13-man squad and pushing for that number 11 spot.
Timings (subject to change):
Gates open at 10am for all spectators with play set to get underway at 11am. News from the toss will come at 10:30am on Day One but Play Regulations permit the away side to have an uncontested toss and bowl first, should they wish.
11am-1pm: Session One
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
1:40pm-3:40pm: Session Two
3:40pm-4pm: Tea Break
4pm-6pm: Session Three
6pm: Close of Play
Parking:
By Train: Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is approximately 10-minute walk from The Cloudfm County Ground. Regular direct train services depart from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline, with 5 trains per hour to and from Central London. It takes approximately 8 minutes to walk to the ground from Chelmsford train station.
By Bus: Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the County. Alternatively, bus numbers 42 and 100, which are operated by First Group, stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the ground, via New Writtle Street.
Parking: There is no parking available at The Cloudfm County Ground for the 2019 season, however the Club operates parking at Meteor Way (open at 8am) for Members at the cost of £1 per car.
The High Chelmsford multi-storey car park is just a two-minute walk to the ground and is open until 10pm (6pm for Sunday on Day One).
The Cloudfm County Ground offers a wide range of home-cooked food options including meals suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, plus also smaller options for our younger Eagles!
Our bars are also located around the concourse area at either ends of the ground, as well as in the Doug Insole Pavilion for Members, serving a choice of lagers, ciders, ales, wines and soft drinks.
Alcoholic drinks will be served in reusable cups, which you will pay a £1 deposit for. This will be returned if you return the cup at the end of the match or alternatively, you’re welcome to keep as a souvenir!
You are allowed to bring in 4 cans of beer/cider, or a bottle of wine, in line with the Ground Regulations. There is strictly no glass or metal/sharp kitchenware permitted in The Cloudfm County Ground.
Spectators looking to enjoy our Members’ Meal Offer must make orders at the Doug Insole Pavilion bar with table service also in operation. This offer also allows you to watch the match from the Woodland Group Premier Marquee.
Tickets:
Tickets for the match are on sale now with a discount available when purchased in advance.
Advance Prices: £13 Adults, £10 Students/Young Adult (18-24), £5 Juniors (U18s) and 4-day tickets priced: £28.
Gate Prices: £15 Adults, £10 Students/Young Adult and £5 Juniors
Post-Tea Break Prices: £10 Adults, £10 Students/Young Adult and £3 Juniors
Other Matchday Information:
Day One & Two: We are offering participants of this year’s All Stars Cricket courses the opportunity to watch Essex in action this weekend as Warwickshire visit for another important game in the Specsavers County Championship. The cricketer is required to wear their All Stars Cricket t-shirt to get free entry for them and one adult.
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This will be available in the Doug Insole Pavilion and in the Members’ dining area located in the Woodland Group Premier Marquee.
The Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee is also open for this day’s play and will be screening both England v New Zealand and Men’s Wimbledon Final.
For any further questions, please feel free to drop the Club an email to [email protected].
