Young cricketers in County Durham can get expert coaching during the school holidays thanks to a travelling Cricket Road Show, sponsored by Sportsmatch and local firm H J Banks.

Beginners and improvers aged 9-16 years pay only £6 for three, three-hour coaching sessions over three days at different local cricket grounds. Details are available from Bishop Auckland cricket club on 01388 603371,

or Nick Brown on 0191 3871717.

Venues include: Annfield Plain CC (July 29-31 inc, 1-30-4.30pm each day); Haugton CC, Darlington (July 29-31, 1-30-4.30); Sedgefield CC (Aug 5-7, 1.30-4.30); Bishop Auckland CC (Aug 12-14, 9.30-12.30); Brandon CC (Aug 12-14, 1.30-4.30).