As the season approaches, we wanted to provide members with an update on developments at the club and some information which may assist you.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
If you were a member last season and have renewed for this season your membership card from last season should be retained and will work this season. If you have lost your card please email the box office with your name and membership number and the team will be in touch – box.office@durhamcricket.co.uk
If you have newly joined as a member for the 2023 season you will be issued with a membership card which will arrive ahead of the first game of the season. You should retain this card if you intend to renew in future years.
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
As outlined as part of this year’s membership benefits, we have recently recruited a membership manager to the team. Adele has just joined the team and is currently settling in to the role. Anyone involved in local Cricket may be aware of Adele who is heavily involved with Peterlee and is the fixtures secretary for Durham and North East Cricket League.
Adele will be available via email or in the clubs Welcome Hub which is open Monday – Friday 8.30am-4pm and matchdays. She will help members with any enquiries and is also available to listen to any suggestions or issues you may have. Adele will also be helping to arrange members evenings and events.
You can contact Adele at – Adele.craggs@durhamcricket.co.uk
MEMBERS EVENTS AND EVENINGS
We want to build a community for our members and as part of that we are looking to host a series of events across the year which will allow members to meet and socialise all year round. We will soon publish a series of events covering the year. There was a members evening on 27 March and there will be a Meet the Players Event taking place in April…
DATE FOR THE DIARY – MEET THE PLAYERS
Thursday 13 April – Geoff Cook Suite – Close of play day 1 of the first game of the season against Worcestershire.
ENGLAND TICKETS
Tickets are still available for both the men’s and women’s England games taking place at the ground this year. Members can get a discount on tickets by purchasing through the box office:
- Wednesday 30 August 2023 – England Men v New Zealand – 6pm
- Saturday 9 September 2023 – England Women v Sri Lanka – 2.30pm
YEARBOOK
Year books will be available from the Welcome Hub in April – the club will advise members once they are ready.
FIXTURE LISTS
Printed fixture lists for the 2023 season are available from the Welcome Hub reception desk.
MEMBERS LOUNGE
The seats on the members lounge balcony have been replaced and upgraded with new padded seats for the 2023 season.
DISCOUNTS
A reminder that member receive a 10% discount in the club shop and member’s lounge.
RECIPROCAL DAYS
Four reciprocal days have been arranged for members at both Hexham and Newcastle Racecourse. Dates are listed below and members can attend free with their membership cards:
Hexham Racecourse:
24th April 2023 & 6th October 2023
Newcastle Racecourse
17th March 2023 & 10th November 2023