Creative costumes at splendid cricket fun day

Words and pictures by Hugh Boag

 

The sun shone for the annual fancy dress cricket day which was finally held last Saturday after a two-year hiatus at Ormidale Park in Brodick.

 

The weather was magnificent and there was a fantastic atmosphere in the large crowd for the first big post pandemic outdoor event; the added worth of being part of the day of activities celebrating the life of Tony McDowall.

 

Nine six-a-side teams took part in the tournament. However, due to a registration process malfunction, the tournament format had to be rejigged part way through, but not a problem that couldn't be overcome.

 

The final saw The Wrestlers against Snow White and the five (unlikeliest) dwarfs which produced a rather one-sided win for Snow White and  her team.

 

The standard of costumes was magnificent and far exceeded the quality of the cricket.

 

Commentary throughout the day was provided by Eric Dunn, aka Rich E Beno, who was praised for amount of work he put into the event. Trevor Helliwell provided the rousing soundtrack throughout the afternoon.

 

The trophy was presented by Tony's mum, Sarah, and the record proceeds of £2,000 are to be split with £1,500 to Arran Youth Foundations and £500 towards the Brodick firework display in November.

 

The day was rounded off by an evening of live music from the Pavillionaires and special guests at Brodick Hall.

 

 

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