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Under new direction, Kinross Cricket Club has been revitalised over the last 3 years. A Junior section was established in 2005 and, because of extraordinary demand, had to be capped at 120 this last season. Increasing the coaching staff to 19 this winter should permit the Junior section to increase to 150 next year. On the field, they have been equally successful, winning the Under 13s Scottish Cup in 2006 and 2007 and the Under 15s Scottish Cup in 2007. The Club also now has several of its juniors playing international games for Scotland . At senior level, the 1 st XI were only denied promotion at only their second attempt by adverse weather in their final game.
2007 has been a momentous year for Kinross Cricket Club off the field as well. They moved from inadequate facilities at The Myre to their new ground in front of Kinross House. Money raised from grants and fund-raising activities have enabled the Club to lay down a new grass pitches and an all-weather strip as well as fund the erection of a cricket pavilion. Sight screens, grass machinery and a heavy roller, as well as practice and playing equipment, have also been procured. The purpose of the grant from the Kinross-shire Fund was to purchase 3 wicket covers to protect the grass wickets from inclement weather before matches. The poor weather this last summer often left the grass pitches unplayable and led to matches having to switch to the artificial pitch. The cricket covers will make a huge difference to the Club when they are rolled out next season. |
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We are confident that this new recreational facility, which has been purchased through the Kinross-shire Partnership for use throughout Kinross-shire, will prove a great hit with the local community. The enclosed arena measures 15m by 10m when erected with goals at each end and can be sited in any open spaces such as car parks, playgrounds, fields and lawns. Simple to erect and dismantle, the arena comes with its own bespoke trailer and can be easily transported to communities throughout the community. [Telephone 01577 863439 to book the arena]. |
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Financial assistance was requested for the Fund to support the expedition element of the D of E Award by providing equipment on loan for pupils of Kinross High School who participate in the award.. In particular, the grant went towards the cost of maps and map cases for future expeditions usually consisting of up to 21 pupils and 6 volunteer leaders. Such expeditions can require up to 13 maps and, without this grant, pupils would have had to make use of old maps or photocopies whilst the volunteer leaders would have had to pay for their own. |
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The group provides pre school education and play for local children and a grant was awarded to them to purchase folding tables, table holder, 'ride on' toys and a ladybird cushion set. Much of their existing equipment had been old and falling apart and these new items have made a huge difference. The new tables and table holder will also be used by the wider community using the hall for brownies, functions, parties etc. |
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The Fund made a grant to help with the club's costs in staging their annual exhibition of paintings in Kinross Parish Church . The paintings are all by club members, mostly of retirement age, and the annual exhibition demonstrates what is achievable by individuals participating in weekly club meetings with an artist tutor. |
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Kinross Road Runners are a social, friendly club who accept people of all abilities with the aim of encouraging more of us to get fit and stay healthy. A grant was awarded to the club to purchase two large banners and bases. These banners will help raise their profile at any running events they organise or attend in an attempt to promote the club and its aims.
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