Cricket team near Dereham with combined age of 943 reunited

Brisley and North Elmham Cricket Club, based near Dereham, hosted the reunion before a home game on August 15.

The two clubs merged into one team in 2022 and played their first season the following year.

A group of former cricketers from Brisley and North Elmham reunited for a special event (Image: James Peeling)

The reunion was organised by Rob Drew, whose father John was a founding member of the Brisley club and helped build its first clubhouse.

Up to 24 past cricketers from Brisley and North Elmham attended, with the most senior 11 having a combined age of 943.

Both sets of players renewed old acquaintances, remembered old rivalries, and saw how the club is prospering.

The reunion was held before a home match for the club on Saturday (August 15) (Image: James Peeling)

A spokesman for the club said: "It was a great opportunity for former teammates to catch up and share memories.

"All agreed that this should not be a one off and plans are already in hand for an event in 2027".

The club runs two Saturday teams as well as a ladies team in the Norfolk Cricket Leagues.