Hoddesdon Cricket Club warmly invites you to this year’s President’s Day – a highlight in the club calendar and, in 2025, a particularly special and poignant occasion. This year’s event will honour the life and legacy of Nick Gandon, our much-loved Club President, who sadly passed away earlier this year.

Nick was a giant of Hoddy CC – a dedicated player, leader, coach, and above all, a true believer in the power of sport to transform lives. In tribute to his extraordinary impact on our club and far beyond, the majority of proceeds from the day will go to the Gandon Prodger Legacy Fund (GPLF) – a charitable initiative set up in Nick’s name and that of his great friend and fellow cricket advocate, Simon Prodger.

THE MATCH: HODDY CC v PRESIDENT’S XI

This year’s fixture will see the home side face a President’s XI – a team hand-picked from Nick’s wide circle of cricketing friends, family and associates, bringing together talent, rivalry, and warm-spirited competition in equal measure. Expect a day of quality cricket, fierce camaraderie and a few grudge scores to settle.

TICKETS & WHAT’S INCLUDED

£45 per person.

You can purchase your tickets by clicking HERE

(Please note, entry to President's Day is free to all. Tickets are for as detailed below)

Your ticket includes:

Entry to the Marquee
A buffet lunch catered by local favourites Purple Raspberry and Executive Chef Sarah Williams (Orient Express, Downing St, The Connaught Hotel, Mayfair)
Live auction, music, presentations and entertainment
A donation to the GPLF, supporting four outstanding charities:

The Alsama Project: supporting young Syrian refugees in Lebanon through cricket and education.
East Africa Character Development Trust: supporting young people in Nairobi’s slum communities through cricket and Nick’s own ‘character education’ programme.
Saracens Foundation: supporting the homeless, refugees and ex-offenders through sport, including rugby, football and cricket.
The Club Cricket Charity: promoting grassroots cricket nationwide.

THE SCHEDULE

10:30am – Arrival, tea/coffee and bacon rolls
10:45am – Welcome and briefing by Amy Gandon, Nick’s daughter
11:00am–1:30pm – First innings
1:30pm–3:30pm – Lunch, presentations, auction & live music
3:30pm–6:00pm – Second innings
6:00pm onwards – Drinks and socialising into the evening

Club Chairman Ian Munday said:

“President’s Day 2025 will be a celebration not only of cricket, but of everything Nick stood for – community, compassion and the power of sport to bring people together. Whether you knew Nick or not, I urge local residents and club members alike to join us for what promises to be a truly memorable day – with fantastic food, entertainment, and some brilliant auction prizes."

Join us in honouring a true club legend while supporting causes that continue his mission to change lives through sport.

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