Date: Wednesday 27th July
Venue: South Northumberland CC, Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 1LU
Customer Information
On Wednesday 27th July Durham CCC will play a Royal London One-Day Cup game against Warwickshire CCC at South Northumberland Cricket Club in Gosforth, Newcastle. The following information is designed to give members and other spectators the relevant details about the fixture.
Match Details
50 over game
Start time: 12 noon
Interval: 3.30pm – 4.15pm
Scheduled finish: 7.45pm
Ticketing Arrangements
Members will get free entry to the game using their membership card.
A limited number of tickets will be available to non-members and are available in advance from the Box Office at Durham CCC in person, by telephoning 0844 499 4466 or from the website HERE. In advance tickets are priced at £12 for adults and £5 for children.
Any tickets that still remain will be sold on the gate at South North CC on the day. On the day prices are £15 for adults and £5 for children.
Travel and Parking
The area around the ground at South North CC has very limited parking available so we are encouraging spectators to look at other travel options for the game.
Public Transport
Metro
The ground at South North CC is within easy walking distance of South Gosforth Metro station and spectators are encouraged to use the Metro as a means of accessing the game.
Spectators travelling from the south can use the Park and Metro service from Heworth, and similarly those coming from the north could do the same from Kingston Park.
Durham CCC volunteers will be en route to direct people to the ground.
More details on these services can be found at www.nexus.org.uk
Bus
An extensive bus service operates with regular stops on Gosforth High Street, these are:
Go North East
Arriving -:
X40 – Newcastle John Dobson St
09.33, 09.53, then every 20 minutes at 13, 33 + 53 past the hour
Departing -:
X40 – Gosforth High St Brandling Arms
18.06, 18.26, 18.46, 19.06, 19.26
40A – Gosforth High St Brandling Arms
20.20, 21.20
Arriva
Arriving -:
54 – Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station
09.34, 10.13, 10.43, 11.13, 11.43, 12.13
Departing -:
54 – Gosforth High St – S Cross St
17.36, 18.11, 18.41, 19.28, 20.28, 21.28
Members Service
Durham CCC will be operating a special service from Emirates Riverside to South North CC on the day of the game.
Members will be able to park at the ground at Chester-le-Street free of charge and then get on a special bus which will then take spectators to the ground at South North. The cost for a return trip is £4 per person and this must be booked in advance at the Box Office in person, by ringing 0844 499 4466 or on the website HERE.
Buses will leave from Gate 6 area of Emirates Riverside and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The first bus is scheduled to leave at 9.30am with another at 10.15am. They will return immediately after the end of play, again buses will be loaded on a first come, first served basis.
For those members in possession of a Disabled parking permit for the ground at Chester-le-Street this service will be free, although again must be booked in advance via the Box Office.
Parking at South North CC
If spectators choose to park around the ground at South North CC they are reminded that they should follow local restrictions.
Access Gates
Spectators will be able to access the ground at two gates:
• Gate from the Park
• Gate on Moor Road
These will be manned by Durham CCC Box Office staff and stewards.
Alcohol
Durham members will be able to access the South North CC bar to purchase alcohol.
There will be no alcohol for sale to the general public on the day of the game. As would be the case if the game was played at the Emirates Riverside spectators are allowed to take their own alcohol with the equivalent of one bottle of wine or 4 cans of beer, lager, cider allowed per person.
Seating
Seating will be provided for all members attending the game, either in the ‘members area’ or for them to use on the perimeter of the pitch.
For general admission spectators there are a limited number of benches around the ground for people to sit on, but generally people will need to bring their own seats.
Public Catering and Amenities
Members: An area will be created for members catering adjacent to the pavilion. There will be a small marquee with a members seating area in front of it. A range of catering options will be provided for members from the marquee.
Durham CCC members will also be allowed access to the South North CC bar area to purchase alcohol.
General Public: Public catering units will be available at the ground.
Portable toilets will be available at the ground.
Disabled Provision
An area will be set aside for disabled members. This will be directly outside the main building and disabled guests will be able to use the internal disabled toilet.
Scorecards
Scorecards will be available at the ground as normal and will be sold for 60p.
Use of the park and local amenities at lunchtime
An easy pass out system will be available for members and spectators to leave the ground and take advantage of going onto Gosforth High Street or having a stroll in the adjacent park.
Prospects of Play
The Club’s normal Prospects of Play line will be operating on the day of the game. If there are any doubts on the weather on the day of the game members and other spectators can ring on 0844 499 4466 to check conditions.