Cricket match to raise funds for autism charity proves a big hit

Wrexham-based Autism charity Your Space recently held a successful and well attended T20 cricket match at Chirk Cricket Club.

The game featured hosts Chirk and The Metronomes, a travelling cricket squad who fundraise for autism charities.

The match was organised by Your Space’s fundraiser and lifelong cricket fan Andrew Edwards, who is also on the spectrum himself, in liaison with Michael Coleman of The Metronomes.

Andrew said “I came up with this idea of a match for Your Space in around June 2022. I thought that it would be a good idea to mix two of my big passions in life, which are cricket and Autism Awareness/Acceptance.

“I then approached Michael to ask if The Metronomes could travel to Chirk Cricket Club, who I have personally been involved with since 2018, to play a match in aid of Your Space. Michael has been a pleasure to deal with as he is so enthusiastic, communicative and passionate.”

Founded in 2022, The Metronomes are a travelling charity cricket team who fundraise for autism. The club was founded by husband and wife Michael and Bex Coleman from Northumberland, who have children on the autism spectrum.

Andrew added: “The squad that travelled came from literally all over the United Kingdom to show their support for a cause that we are all passionate about.”

On game day itself, which was well attended by service users, their families along with cricket fans alike, the Chirk team rattled up 165 for the loss of one wicket with five retired not outs in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, The Metronomes made 124 for eight off their 20 to fall 41 short of the hosts total.

Nonetheless, the result wasn’t the most important matter on the day – it was to raise funds for a good cause.
Andrew thanked the following match sponsors:
Anise Wrexham
Allington Hughes
Caffi Wylfa Chirk

Match Ball Sponsors
Daulby Read
Disability Cricket Podcast
Owens Cricket
Blades Gents Barbers Wrexham
Jamie Ward Traditional Family Butchers

There has also been an online donation page run by The Metronomes for Your Space at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/themetronomes-ccchirk

There is also an online Cricket Memorabilia Auction with an impressive array of signed items from stars past and present including Ben Stokes, Andrew Flintoff, James Anderson and many more: https://app.galabid.com/metronomescc/items