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University of Brighton steps in to save cricket match after caravans park on pitch

31.05.2026 13:38 1 min 2 sources
The Argus ENG + 1 more
University of Brighton steps in to save cricket match after caravans park on pitch
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Around 15 caravans and motorhomes occupied the Burgess Hill Cricket Club's pitch in Clayton. The club appealed on social media, and the University of Brighton provided an alternative venue. The match went ahead, but pitch recovery will take weeks.

Burgess Hill Cricket Club in Clayton, Sussex, faced an unexpected disruption when approximately 15 caravans and motorhomes parked on their pitch at Clayton Recreation Ground.

The club appealed for help on social media on 28 May. The next day, the University of Brighton offered an alternative venue, allowing the scheduled match to take place on 30 May.

The club warned that restoring the main pitch could take several weeks.

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University steps in to save cricket match after caravans park on pitch

31.05.2026 The Argus ENG

Cricket club moves match after caravans and motorhomes park on pitch

31.05.2026 Yahoo News ENG

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