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2009 Charity Match
Photos from the game can be found here. A radio interview with Captain Neil Shearer which was aired by GTFM on Tuesday 23rd June can be played by clicking here.
Glamorgan Centurions Cricket Club has named Tenovus as it's official charity partner. Thankfully the weather shone on Wednesday 10th June at Central Park in Llantwit Fardre the planned charity cricket match was held to raise funds for Tenovus. The game was between the current Glamorgan Centurions squad and a Gareth Jones Memorial XI made up of past Glamorgan Centurions Players.
This special charity fixture was in memory of a founder member of Glamorgan Centurions Cricket Club. Gareth Jones worked at the University for over 20 years and was a talented cricketer himself. Members of both sides had the pleasure of playing in the same team as Gareth so it was fitting that his son Geraint captained the side that took the field in his name. Tenovus is the chosen charity of Gareth’s family.
Above: The Glamorgan Centurions Squad and Gareth Jones Memorial XI Squad that took the field on Wednesday 10th June 2009..
The aims of Tenovus are simple: to prevent, treat and help find a cure for cancer where it is needed most – right at the heart of the community. Find out more about Tenovus by visiting www.tenovus.org.uk.
The game was well attended by players and spectators alike and resulted in an enjoyable and competitive affair on the field, with the current Centurions squad eventually winning a 16 over contest by 18 runs. Glamorgan Centurions Captain Neil Shearer stated “it was great to get together with so many colleagues and players, past and present and enjoy a fun game of cricket. Everybody enjoyed the occasion and more importantly we managed to raise an excellent sum in memory of a valued colleague for a very worthwhile cause.” Anne Pash, Community Fundraiser for Tenovus commented “my sincere thanks go to everyone involved in organising an excellent event this evening, I can think of no better way of paying tribute to Gareth”. The final total raised for Tenovus was an outstanding £544. Special thanks go to Llantwit Fardre Cricket Club, Glamorgan Sport and Superior Sound Services for their support of the event.