Wrekin cricket challenge set to attract record numbers
One of the biggest events on Shropshire's business calendar takes place this week – with a record number of tickets sold.
Pure Telecom, which has its head office on Shrewsbury Business Park, announced earlier this year that it had signed a three-year deal to back the Shropshire County Cricket Challenge, being held at Wrekin College this Thursday.
Matt Sandford, MD of the firm, which specialises in a range of communication services, said that more than 700 tickets had been sold, making it the largest in its history.
He said: “We are really looking forward to this amazing event which has become one of the most significant days in the Shropshire business calendar, attracting people from throughout the region.
“It is also an important fund-raiser, collecting considerable amounts of money for charity over the years, and of course this will continue."
Toby Shaw, chairman of Shropshire County Cricket Club, said he was grateful for the Pure Telecom's arrival as the new sponsor of the event.
The Shropshire County Cricket Challenge has raised more than £250,000 for charity in total over the years benefiting Shropshire County Cricket Club and several other local good causes.
