NUTBROOK have finally replaced their old tarmac road roller with a brand new auto roller. The West Hallam club have been able to buy the £14,800 roller thanks to grants from the Saint Gobain Pipelines Benevolent Fund, the ECB Machinery Fund and the ECB Cricket Trust and raised the remaining funds through club activities.

"The auto roller is a fantastic piece of equipment and its use has already allowed me to start producing some great wickets for this season," said groundsman Ray Sturt.

Pictured from left are Mac Aldred and Ray Sturt, of Nutbrook CC, with Mick Glenn of Derbyshire CB and Derbyshire CCC head groundsman Neil Godrich, handing over the keys.