Matchday guide 10.09.2018
Sat 8 Sep 2018
Leicestershire CCC v Warwickshire CCC - Specsavers County Championship
Monday, September 10 to Thursday, September 13
Gates open 09:00, match starts 10:30
Match preview
A preview of the match will be available soon
Admission
Admission for the Warwickshire CCC game is £12 for adults and £2 for under 16s. Tickets are available to purchase HERE
Parking
Free parking will be available to Members on a first come, first served basis.
Members Event
Members are invited to an event on the first morning of the Warwickshire CCC game between 09.00am and 9.45am in the Fox Bar. There will be the opportunity to talk to Leicestershire CCC officials and complimentary tea, coffee and Danish pastries will be served to Members.
Food & Drink
Catering Manager John Stew and his team will be delighted to welcome you to the Charles Palmer Restaurant this season. The Charles Palmer Restaurant is open for the Warwickshire CCC fixture.
The menu options change daily and are cooked using a majority of freshly sourced local ingredients:
- A 3-course lunch with coffee and red fox mints at £17.95.
- A 2-course lunch with coffee and red fox mints is also available at £15.95.
It is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made by emailing Lindsey at lindseyjeffcoat@leicestershireccc.co.uk or by calling our main switchboard on 0116 283 2128. You can also book in person on match days (subject to availability) by talking with Lindsey in the Restaurant.
Reservations can be made at 12:00, 12:15 and 13:00 for Specsavers County Championship fixtures in September.
The Meet
Trudy Sharpe and her team will offer a warm welcome to you all on the first floor of the Meet.
- Freshly cooked English breakfast is available from 09:30 together with a range of hot & cold morning snacks, and fresh ground coffee.
- A homemade dessert of the day will now be available along with a wide range or food to cater to all dietary needs.
- Freshly prepared and baked “call order” pizzas are available.
- A range of toasted sandwiches and baguettes, plus made to order omelettes and Leicestershire Welsh rarebit.
Fox Bar
The Fox Bar will be open from 09:30. Alcoholic beverages will be served from 11:00 daily and the bar will remain open to 30 minutes after play ends. The Fox Bar will offer fresh ground coffees and flavoured shots, English and speciality teas & fruit infusions. A selection of confectionary, biscuits, crisps, and freshly made sandwiches will also be available.
Friends of Grace Road
The Friends of Grace Road will be open for the first three days of the Warwickshire CCC game between 14.00 and 16.00, offering teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes. The FoGR’s ‘cake of the match’ for the game is Cadbury’s fudge cake.
The Lucky Squares competition will again run at the price of £1 a go. Entrants should write their name and telephone number in the square of their choosing on the A3-sized Lucky Squares competition sheet available at the FoGR Cafe.
Yearbook
The 2018 Yearbook is still available for collection, and it’s free of charge for Members. Packed with statistics, and including a column from Head Coach Paul Nixon, the Yearbook is a must read for Foxes fans. Non-Members can purchase a copy for £5.
Scorecards
Scorecards are available on the gates and in main reception on each day of the game. Each individual scorecard costs £1.
Merchandise
Leicestershire CCC has a great range of merchandise for the 2018 season! Make sure you pop into main reception to see what we have to offer!
Live Streaming
The game will be streamed live through our new partnership with deeserve on www.leicestershireccc.co.uk. Video will be synchronised with the BBC Radio Commentary provided by BBC Radio Leicester’s Richard Rae and BBC West Midlands correspondent Mike Taylor.
Prospects of Play
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