2026 SPEAKER EVENT - MATTHEW HOGGARD - 10th April
This years speaker evening will be Matthew Hoggard
Matthew Hoggard MBE is one of the most successful international cricketers to have played for England. He played for and captained, Leicestershire County Cricket Club where, after leaving his home county of Yorkshire at the end of the 2009 season, he has had a successful period. He was a vital member of the inspirational England side that won the epic 2005 Ashes series and has been a model of consistency throughout his test and ODI career, representing his country on 93 occasions.
As a taster to a great night of entertainment you will hear about a fantastic year in Matthew’s career, 2006 which not only saw him named as one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year, but he was also officially ranked the 4th best Test Match bowler in the world and became the 10th England bowler to take 200 Test wickets. He also holds the impressive acclaim of being the 6th highest wicket-taker in England’s test match history, with 248 wickets from 67 matches, an accolade which highlights his professionalism.
The event will take place on Friday 10th April Tickets priced £40 which includes a carvery meal.
If you would wish to come, bring a friend or friends or have a table of 8 to 12 please let Peter Gould or Gordon Swain know or mention over the bar. Call 07869 175603 or 01773 832070