In 2020 the club launched the 'Thompson Scholarship' - this allowed one special individual within our youth section to work with club head coach Wayne Pascall of Big Dawg Cricket on a 1:1 basis.

It is fantastic to see the scholarship continuing into its third year. Congratulations to Esther Copeland who Wayne has selected as this years lucky candidate based on his assessment of potential, attitude, application and circumstances. Esther has already been working with Wayne this year and will continue to do so. She also received a piece of Coe Capital Wealth Management branded club kit from an anonymous donor.

Esther caught Wayne's eye as someone with great potential, a brilliant attitude and a willingness to learn and progress her game.

A key pillar within our current club strategy is to invest in our wonderfully diverse and talented youth section. This exciting scholarship opportunity bolsters our existing offering. The club is proud of its investment in the youth section, which over recent years has allowed the club to grow. We also see the fruits of this investment with young players throughout the senior Saturday sides, including a very young 2nd XI who went top of the table yesterday.

Thanks must go to Wayne for his input in setting up and continuing the scholarship and Kevin for his years of service to youth cricket (and cricket in general) in Swindon - a true club legend.