THE BUNBURY'S

"TIMELESS, AS CHILDHOOD ITSELF" by Dr David English, CBE, MBE, Bunbury Founder

We are thrilled to be returning to "BATSMAN (and) Robin" and Willow Wylie's magical field behind the church at Carlton.

Once a year, Fiona Rosenberg phones me to ask "Who have you got playing?","Yes I'll find you 25 maps","Remember it's 11.00am start!"

My love goes to her and Robert and all the fantastic committee that makes our TCT day come true.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the Bunbury's - 25 years of playing fun-filled days for all the family and RAISING £14 million for different charities - vital funds for deserving causes.

We are also celebrating my 25th Bunbury English Schools Cricket Festival to be staged this year at MONMOUTH School,July 24th-29th. So far since 1987, 54 Bunbury lads have gone on to play for England and 196 into first class cricket.

Andrew Strauss, the England Captain, actually phoned me from the Dressing room during the England v Australia Ashes series to say "Just to let you know Dave, that we are sitting here and 9 of the 11 are your Bunbury Boys."

For me it is all about helping the young to fulfill their dreams, to help them along the way, especially those less fortunate who are in pain and distress like the children cared for by the brilliant Teenage Cancer Trust.

So when we cross Bats today for another Battle with my great pal Harry Judd and his eleven, our day will be timeless, like childhood itself.

Thank you again, Robin for the chance to play on your Magical Field.

Big Love, Big Dave xxx

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