A charity cricket match at Moulton Harrox Cricket Club raised more than £400 for local good causes as the annual fixture reached its 25th year.
The fundraising event brought together members of the local cricket community, supporters, politicians and former politicians. The match was organised by MP Sir John Hayes, who put together a Commons XI to play an Irregulars side representing the host team.
Commons XI takes on Moulton Irregulars
Sir John Hayes’s team included his son William, Lord Jackson of Peterborough, Lord Evans of Rainow and Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP. The line-up also featured former Lincoln MP Karl McCartney and two of his sons.
After a competitive contest, the Moulton Irregulars scored 230 runs. The team then received the trophy from Councillor Jan Whitbourn, who is chairman of South Holland District Council.
The result formed part of a wider community occasion marking the long-running fixture. Alongside the cricket, the charity raffle provided a direct contribution to a number of local good causes, raising more than £400 on its own.
Organiser thanks community supporters
Sir John Hayes thanked the Moulton Harrox Irregulars, the people who came to support the match and local businesses that donated prizes for the raffle.
“The match was played in a wonderful spirit of game as the community came together to enjoy a splendid event. I am grateful to the Moulton Harrox Irregulars, all those who came to support the occasion, and the local businesses that donated raffle prizes.”
The event was reported by The Spalding and South Holland Voice on September 16, 2026. The report describes the match as a charity fixture that has now been running for a quarter of a century.
Although the supplied report does not state the date of the match or provide a full street address for Moulton Harrox Cricket Club, it identifies the venue as Moulton Harrox CC and records the fundraising total, teams, notable players and trophy presentation.
The money raised through the raffle will support local good causes, while the annual contest continues to combine cricket with community fundraising in the South Holland area.
