By Martin Eastwood
The annual Huddersfield Giants Twenty20 cricket family fun day takes place on Sunday August 25 at Honley Cricket Club.
The event is not just for Giants’ fans, it’s a great day out for all the family.
Run and jointly organised by the Huddersfield Giants Supporters’ Association (HGSA), along with Huddersfield Giants RLFC and Honley CC, the fun day takes place around a Twenty20 cricket game organised by the Giants’ commercial department and sees a squad of Giants players, coaches and staff take on a team of sponsors and partners.
The day is a great way for fans to meet, greet and spend time with the Giants’ Super League squad and hopefully this year, members of the Giants Women’s Super League squad will be there too.
The cricket gets underway at 1pm but the fun day starts at 12noon. Hot food will be provided by Burger Burger from Honley. There will also be coffee, sweets, ice cream and fudge/cake stalls too.
The pavilion bar will also be open all day and there is also potential for a small pop-up bar outside (weather permitting).
The HGSA marquee will once again be the centre of attention with plenty of old shirts and clothing for sale for as little as £5. Fans can also sign up or renew their membership.
For entertainment, there are inflatable bumper cars, a bouncy castle/inflatable slides, face painting, toy stall as well as plenty of games and attractions to keep the whole family happy. Giants’ mascot Big G will also be there.
There will be stalls selling and promoting everything from candles and crafts to bathing products and pet treats.
Representatives from the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) will be along too to raise awareness but, vitally, funds to fight a terrible disease. The Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) and community healthcare equipment suppliers Medequip will also be on hand too.
One of the most popular attractions last year was the appearance of West Yorkshire Police with a couple of vehicles. The emergency services will be there again.
Entry costs £3 for adults, £1 for U16s and under 5s are free. A family ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) is available for just £5.
For more information search Facebook or go to Huddersfield Giants Cricket day 2024
