Case Study: Driffield Town Cricket Club Bowled Over by Driffield Share Station

 

[Driffield Town Cricket Club] has long been a focal point for the local community. With a rich history and a vibrant social scene, the club is always looking at innovative ways to enhance its offerings and engage with its members and wider community.

[The Driffield Share Station] is a library of free-to-hire equipment for charities and groups, run by the [Driffield Agricultural Society] to provide charities and groups with the opportunity to do great things in their communities. 

Traditionally, acquiring equipment for events posed a logistical and financial challenge for Driffield Town Cricket Club. Whether it was gazebos for outdoor gatherings, audio equipment for entertainment, or chairs for seating arrangements, the club often found itself either purchasing expensive equipment or making do without.

The introduction of the Driffield Share Station proved to be a game-changer for the cricket club. By tapping into this community resource, club committee members gained access to a wide array of the equipment that it had always needed. Moreover, the club leveraged not only the Driffield hub but also accessed resources from nearby hubs in Bridlington and Hull, further expanding its options.

 

Debbie Drury from Driffield Town Cricket Club says:

“From the annual club dinner and musical jamboree to the Halloween pumpkin parade and gala day, the club has borrowed equipment for all of these activities. Additionally, crucial fundraising events such as the Christmas party and race night were elevated thanks to the availability of high-quality equipment.”

Beyond the tangible benefits of access to equipment, the partnership with the Driffield Share Station exemplifies the power of community collaboration.

 

Gareth Meyrick, Community Producer at HEY Smile Foundation says:

“This is a great example of a community group making the most of this free service. The club has not only overcome logistical challenges but has also enriched its offerings and strengthened its ties with the community. As the club continues to thrive, it serves as a shining example of grassroots initiatives and collective action.”

 

If you run a charity or community group in East Yorkshire, you can find The Share Station at the Driffield Showground, Driffield Road, East Yorkshire, TO25 9FB.