CHECK OUT MARCUS' BENEFIT EVENTS.
Marcus Trescothick has been granted a well deserved benefit by the club in 2008 after being at Somerset since making his debut against Lancashire back in 1993 a match that many will remember because Andy Caddick bowled the county to an unlikely victory by claiming his career best nine for 32.
Since then Marcus has gone on to become one of modern cricket's greatest batsmen and played in 76 Test matches and 123 One Day Internationals for England.
Last season Marcus play a key role in helping Somerset to win a double promotion, topping 1000 championship runs for the county for the first time on the way.
During the coming season many events have been arranged as part of the Marcus Trescothick Benefit Year and an extensive list is shown below.
Marcus and the rest of his benefit committee look forward to having the chance to meet you at some of the events below and thank you in advance for your support.
Please do not hesitate to contact the MT Benefit Office if you require further information regarding any of the events listed by calling 01823- 338054.
News Update from the Benefit Office
Some recent events.
The Benefit Year is now well under way, and there have already been a number of successful functions.
The Opening Lunch was held in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion at the County Ground at Taunton in February and since then there have been Benefit dinners held in London, Newton Abbot and Taunton. Guests and speakers at these events have included Graham Gooch, Chris Cowdrey, Nick Knight, Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan, Robert Croft, David Shepherd, Vic Marks, Andy Caddick and Ian Blackwell, as well as Marcus himself, of course.
Marcus and the bangerman- Charles Baughan from Westaways.
In addition to the above lunches and dinners, there have already been a number of other events, such as Golf Days at Taunton Vale and Dawlish Warren Golf Clubs.
Further events are planned throughout the rest of the year, and for a full list of these, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
A few forthcoming events
Honiton CC 6-a-side Tournament Monday 19th May
Honiton Cricket Club are staging a six-a-side tournament at their ground at Mountbatten Park in Honiton, Devon, on Monday 19th May, starting at 10.30am.
Six teams from the local business community are taking part, with each side comprising of five amateurs and one Somerset CCC professional.
Admission to the event is completely free for spectators, who will have the chance to see some top class cricketers in action, including Marcus himself of course.
There will be various attractions running throughout the day, including a prize draw and also a special cricket shop run by Somerset County Sports, offering large discounts on a wide range of cricket goods and equipment.
Refreshments will be available, and the event is expected to run all day, with the final taking place at about 5pm.
For further details please contact Kim Slater of Honiton CC on 01404-45304.
Twenty20 Cricket at Nailsea CC Sunday 15th June
On Sunday 15th June, Marcus and his Somerset XI will be travelling to North Somerset to play against Nailsea CC in a Twenty20 style match at the Grove Sports and Social Club, St Mary's Grove, Nailsea. The match will be preceded by a 4 course luncheon for 150 guests, sponsors and players and an auction of cricket memorabilia.
Some tables for the luncheon are still available. For these and other sponsorship opportunities or other offers of support, please contact Nailsea CC event organiser, David Heath on 01275 857507
Advance tickets for the match are available by calling David Heath on 01275 857507. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day. Gates open at 2pm and there will be some youth Kwik cricket prior to the main match. For adults, tickets are priced at £4 in advance or £5 on the day, with discounts available for families and children.
South Africa Dinner Saturday 28th June
Join Marcus at the County Ground as he welcomes members of the South Africa Test Team at a dinner to be held in the Colin Atkinson pavilion. Guests will include former Somerset favourites Graeme Smith and Neal Mckenzie, currently South Africa's Test Match opening pair. These two batsmen recently set a new all time world record highest opening partnership in Test Matches when they put on 415 against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Tickets are now available for this dinner and are priced at £40 per head. You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Please contact Richard Brice on 07870-583123 or Mary Elworthy on 01823-400679 to make your reservation
20/20 Cricket Westward Ho! Monday 11th August
Marcus is taking a Somerset CCC XI to play against Bideford CC at their seafront ground at Westward Ho! in North Devon, on Monday 11th August.
The match starts at 5pm, and entrance costs £5 for adults, with children admitted free.
Preceding the match, there will be an afternoon of various events, including youth cricket. The Somerset County Sports mobile shop will be in attendance, offering a wide range of cricket goods and equipment at discounted prices. Refreshments will be available during the afternoon and evening.
For tickets and any further information, please contact Jim Lowe on 01237-451193.
Grand End of Season Dinner Saturday 27th September
The indoor cricket school at the County Ground will be the venue for the Grand End of Season Dinner, taking place on the evening of the final day's play of the last match of the season. All the Somerset squad will be present and during the evening their annual awards and presentations will be made.
Host for this event will be TV Star, Jeremy Kyle, and there will be a very special cabaret featuring Cornish Comedian "Jethro".
There will be a range of ticket options for this event, with silver, gold and platinum tables available. Ticket Prices start at £45 per person, and bookings are now being taken. Tickets may be booked individually, or in tables of ten.
For further information, or to reserve your place, please contact Richard Brice on 07870-583123 or Eric Cole on 01626-334965.
Two Day Golfing Break at "The Belfry" for the British Masters.
This to be a chance to experience the ultimate in golf benefit days! The European Tour will play the British Masters at The Belfry at the end of September and this is your chance to literally follow in their footsteps.
You can be among the first golfers on the course immediately after the British Masters tournament. You can experience tournament speed greens, play from final day pin positions surrounded by grandstands. You and your team will be playing for superb prizes in stunning surroundings, the perfect way to round off the golfing year.
A brief summary of the event itinerary is as follows :-On Sunday 28 September watch the final day's play and enjoy lunch in our own hospitality area and then check in to The De Vere Belfry Hotel. In the evening after the conclusion of the Masters, enjoy a sumptuous benefit dinner, including a Q and A session with Marcus and special guests.
On Monday 29 September enjoy a full English breakfast, 18 hole team and individual tournament on the Brabazon course, followed by a prize giving and buffet lunch.
The price for this special package is £1750 plus VAT for a team of four, including all hospitality and accommodation, or £1750 plus VAT for a team of three plus celebrity.
Demand for this unique event is expected to be brisk, so to reserve your place, or for further details, please contact Craig Sackfield on 07920-231010 or email him at
Baseball
And as the saying goes, "And now for something completely different!"
On Saturday 4th October, the County Ground at Taunton will be transformed into an American style ballpark, complete with baseball diamond, full team uniforms, mascots and much, much more.
Marcus Trescothick's Bangers team will take on the Great Britain National Baseball team in what is sure to be a fantastic and exciting spectacle. The Bangers team, captained of course by 'Banger' himself, will include Alec Stewart, Geraint Jones, Ashley Giles, Graeme Hick, Robert Croft and Simon Jones.
Tickets for this unique event are priced at just £10 for adults and £5 for under 16's and may be obtained by phoning 0845 337 1875.
Bideford CC Dinner 14th November
A grand benefit dinner will be held at the Royal Hotel, Bideford on Friday 14th November. Former international umpire David Shepherd will be acting as MC for the evening. Tickets, which are already selling fast, are priced at £25 each, with discounts available if a table of ten is booked.
Tickets may be obtained from Jim Lowe on 01237-451193.
There is also a special offer available for accommodation at the Royal Hotel for anyone attending the dinner, of just £25 per person B&B. Rooms are limited, however, and are selling quickly. To book, contact the hotel direct on 01237-472005.
Children's Hospice South West
As previously announced, Marcus has chosen to support this well-known local charity throughout his Benefit Year and beyond. At all the events this year we shall be raising money for the Children's Hospice and offering our guests the chance to find out a little more about the wonderful work done by the Charity. Further details about our link-up with Children's Hospice can be obtained from the local Benefit Year Secretary Eric Cole on 01626-334965, or alternatively please visit the Charity's website at www.chsw.org.uk
Earlier this Spring, Marcus together with his Benefit Chairman Richard Brice and Benefit Secretary Eric Cole visited Little Bridge House at Fremington, the Children's Hospice in North Devon. Marcus delighted all the staff and children alike, spending the afternoon with them, chatting to everyone, having afternoon tea, and then even having a game of cricket on the lawn. Later in the year, subject to his cricket commitments, Marcus is hoping to pay a visit to Charlton Farm, the Children's Hospice in Somerset.
If you are interested in seeing the TV coverage of Marcus's visit to Little Bridge House, the Children's Hospice in North Devon, please visit
www.itvlocal.com/westcountry. Enter "Marcus" in the search facility and you can watch the footage again.
Marcus is very keen to support CHSW as much as he can during this year and also fully intends to continue his support of the Charity in future.
Somerset members and readers of the website may also be interested to know that Marcus has given the right to benefit bucket collections at four cricket matches this season entirely to Children's Hospice South West. Traditionally in benefit seasons, the beneficiary is allocated matches by his county at which collections can be made on behalf of his fund. Marcus has most generously asked that the entire proceeds of the collections scheduled for the following days be donated to CHSW ;-
Sunday 18 May Somerset v Worcester (Friends Provident)
Tuesday 1 July Somerset v South Africa
Saturday 23 August Somerset v Gloucester (Pro 40)
Thursday 28 August Somerset v Worcester (Floodlit)
Further opportunities to support the Benefit Year
Hospitality Box at Somerset County C.C.
Why not treat yourself and your friends or clients to a day watching the cricket from one of the boxes in the Ondaatje Pavilion. You day will include match tickets, scorecards or programmes, morning coffee, lunch and a complimentary bar (no spirits). Free car parking (1 pass per 4 guests), use of television and a competition for the day are also included. At the end of the day's play there will be a guest appearance from Marcus, including the presentation of his match shirt, which he will personally sign for you.
Various prices apply, depending on the package and the match chosen. For further details and to check remaining available dates, please contact Bryan Enticott of Sporting Spectrum Ltd on 01823-338530 or email him at enticott@sportingspectrum.co.uk.
Benefit Ties
The 2008 Marcus Trescothick Benefit tie is now available and may be obtained from committee members at any of the events listed below. The tie is also available at the Somerset County Sports shop, which is located at the County Cricket Ground in Taunton. Ties are available for a minimum donation of £12.50.
Benefit Brochure
The Benefit Committee have produced a full colour A4 size brochure, which will be a lasting souvenir of Marcus's Benefit Season. This brochure is now available from the Somerset County Sports shop at the County Cricket Ground. It can also be obtained at all of the Benefit Events listed below. A minimum donation of £5.00 is required for a brochure.
Benefit Committee
Here is a list of the committee who are organising events, etc. throughout the year. Please feel free to contact any of us for further details or information about Marcus's Benefit Year.
Richard Brice, Chairman (Tel. O7870-583123)
Eric Cole, Secretary (Tel. 01626-334965)
Kevin Parsons, Treasurer (Tel. 01823-286111)
Peter Anderson
Greg Andrews
Mike Coggan
Mary Elworthy
Bryan Enticott
Sandra Parsons
John Rowse
Monday May 19 Honiton CC 6-a-side Tournament.
Sunday June 15 20/20 Cricket - Nailsea CC
(Details from David Heath 01275-855254)
Sat. June 28 South Africa Dinner - SCCC, Taunton
(Details from Mary Elworthy 01823-400679)
Wed. July 2 20/20 Cricket - Weston-Super-Mare CC
Monday July 7 London Dinner.
Monday July 21 20/20 Cricket - Upottery CC
Sunday July 27 20/20 Cricket - Bridgwater CC
Friday Aug 8 Evening Barbecue, Fitzhead
(Details from Mary Elworthy 01823-400679)
Monday Aug 11 20/20 Cricket at Westward Ho!
Bideford, Littleham &Westward Ho! CC.
(Details From Jim Lowe 01237-451193)
Monday Aug. 25 20/20 Cricket v Devon - Budleigh Salterton
Tuesday Aug 26 Golf Day & 20/20 Cricket v Cornwall - Truro
Friday Aug 29 Cricket - Keynsham CC v Somerset
Monday Sept.1 Golf Day - Saltford, Bristol.
(Details from Trevor Watts 0117-986-5685)
Sat Sept. 27 SCCC End of Season Presentation Night,
at the County Ground, Taunton,
Entertainment from "Jethro"
(Details from Richard Brice 07870-583123
or Eric Cole 01626-334965)
Sat.28/Sun29 Sept. The Belfry - 2 Day Special Golf Package
(To book, contact Craig Sackfield
01565-832100 or 07920-231010)
Friday Oct.3 Golf Day - Enmore Golf Club
Sat. Oct. 4 Baseball Match - SCCC, Taunton
Great Britain National Team
v Marcus Trescothick's Bangers
Sat Oct. 25 Dinner at Torquay.
(Details from Eric Cole, 01626-334965)
Tuesday Oct. 28 Dinner at Lords Long Room (tbc)
Friday Nov. 14 North Devon Dinner - Bideford.
(Details from Jim Lowe, 01237-451193)
Friday Nov. 21 Closing Lunch - SCCC, Taunton
(Details from Mary Elworthy 01823-400679
or Richard Brice 07870-583123)
Thursday Dec. 4 Race Day at Wincanton
Friday Dec. 5 "Christmas Cracker" Golf Day
Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club
(Details from Richard Brice 07870-583123)
The Marcus Trescothick Benefit committee would like to extend their thanks to the above sponsors
for supporting Marcus in this special year.
For further details about any of the above, please contact
the Marcus Trescothick Benefit Office on 01823-338054
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