WITH Cardiff playing host to the first npower Ashes Test match between England and Australia, 2009 is an historic year for Welsh cricket.
It is also a special year for Abergavenny Cricket Club which is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
Formed in 1834, Abergavenny CC have a long and proud history, and during the course of the next few months the club are hosting a series of special events, including a match against Glamorgan at their picturesque ground in Avenue Road on July 26 – a game which is also in aid of Alex Wharf's Benefit Year.
Below are details of the other special events which Abergavenny CC is holding this year:
Saturday, April 18: Launch of Celebratory Book / Players' and Members' Evening
Saturday, June 13: Nostalgia Day – Players' and Members' Reunion
Sunday, July 5: President's XI versus Gwent Three Counties' League Invitation XI
Sunday, July 26: Abergavenny first XI versus Glamorgan (Alex Wharf Benefit)
Saturday, August 29: Celebratory Dinner Dance
Sunday, August 30: Youth Festival
Saturday, September 26: Awards Evening