BUDDING cricketers in a Potters Bar school are celebrating after being awarded £4,000 to improve facilities by local councillors.

Six Hertsmere Borough councillors have given money from their ward improvement scheme to Mount Grace School to help repair and replace part of an artificial pitch.

The school has a rich history in the game with several teams winning district cups and reaching the finals of the county cup.

However, because of the crumbling state of the pitch a number of matches have had to be played away from home.

Councillor John Donne coordinated the funding application and said: "I'm pleased the school will be able to improve their cricket facilities as I know there is a great passion among both the pupils and staff for the sport.

“It is hoped that when the new wicket is in place the school will be able to offer its use to any local organisations who want to play cricket for fun in the evenings or at the weekends in summer.

“We were delighted to be able to offer our support to the school". To find out more about the scheme and to bid for money from your local councillor visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.