YOUNG Kent cricket supporters will receive autographed birthday cards and goodie bags under a new junior membership scheme to be backed by confectionery company Nestle Rowntree. The new three-year deal starts in the New Year when the club's junior section will be known as the Kent Kit Kat Club.

For a £15 annual fee, young members will receive a free Kent annual and member-only coaching prior to every National League home game.

Added to that, they will receive a Nestle Rowntree goodie bag, entry to a free draw to win merchandise at every home National league match and a signed birthday card from county wicketkeeper Paul Nixon, who has agreed to become club president.