AS MEMBERS of Worth Cricket Club, near Deal, embark on another season, players and supporters past and present can delve into the club's history, thanks to a new book produced by secretary Patrick Clarke.

The book, Worth Cricket Club 1921-2002, tells the story of the village club since its formation and was a classic labour of love for Mr Clarke who started playing for the club in the late 1970s.

In his foreword he says: "This book has been on my mind for a long time now, and I am rather sad, in a way, that it is finished."

Mr Clarke added: "When we had our 75th anniversary in 1996, I contacted some of our former players and listening to them talk about the club down the years. I thought it was important to record what they had to say for posterity."

* Copies of the book, priced £10, are available from his home at 75 Peak Drive, Eastry CT13 0D2. He can be contacted on 01304 611224 to order a copy, which, he says, he will deliver personally.