Glamorgan Followers were formed in 2007 and has over 200 members with the aim of providing Glamorgan Cricket fans in Wales and those who live away from the area with the opportunity to be associated with the club.
The Followers objective is to provide financial support for Glamorgan Cricket, the Academy and players. Since its inception in 2007, donations have included:
The Tony Lewis Gates
The Glamorgan Followers Clock
A contribution towards the Media Centre
Sponsorship of Match Balls
Donations to players’ development and Benefits
Contribution to an Academy tour
Sound System in the Pro Copy Lounge and Members’ area
Display Cabinet for Museum dedicated to the memory of Tom Maynard
Coffee machine for the use of Members
Donation towards refurbishments and display information at the stadium
Improvements to the entrance to the cricket school and Members Lounge now known as the Followers Entrance.
Donation to the Glamorgan Academy
Donation to the MCC hub
Glamorgan Followers continue to work closely with St. Helens’ Balconiers in supporting Glamorgan Cricket including playing at the St. Helens’ ground in Swansea. The Followers have held successful hospitality days at both Swansea and Cardiff.
If members become a Glamorgan Follower they would then be invited to attend the Winter Lunches which take place at the stadium out of season with dates set as follows:
Thursday 31st October
Tuesday 19th November
Tuesday 17th December
Wednesday 15th January
Friday 21st February
Monday 23rd March
Membership of the Followers is just £24.00 per annum and Members receive a club tie or scarf.
If you would like to join the Followers please contact: Barrie Owen, Chairman, at 18 Summerfield Lane, Machen, Caerphilly CF83 8RE or telephone 029 2086 7975 or e-mail: owenb3@sky.com