Many St. Helen’s Balconiers were present to witness John Williams ring the bell at Old Trafford ahead of play on Day 2 (Wednesday 30th July) Lancashire v Glamorgan County Championship fixture.

Daffodil Cricket Tours celebrating 50 years of excursions including this excursion with over 40 tourists staying in the hotel adjacent to the ground.

John dressed for the occasion with his Old Llandoverian tie.

Postscript: Glamorgan recorded their first Championship victory at Old Trafford since 1993 as they dismissed Lancashire for 318 on the final day of their rain-affected Rothesay County Championship with the victory by 154 runs maintaining the Welsh county’s bid for promotion into Division One next season.