UKAEA Winfrith sponsor youth cricket

July 10, 2007

UKAEA Winfrith (on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority) have recently sponsored the youth section of Dorchester Cricket Club which has enabled them to purchase a bowling machine.

Chairman of the club Tony Foot said: “The machine will enhance the weekly practices in the new net bay and help the young players in their development as batsmen. It will allow the coach to adjust the speed, spin and trajectory of the ball, which will keep the batsmen on their toes!”

UKAEA Winfrith Communications Manager Emma Burwood said: “We are delighted to be able to help the Dorchester youth cricket club with their request. UKAEA tries and help the local community out whenever possible, this seemed an excellent project to be associated with.”

Tony Foot added: “Dorchester Cricket Club wishes to express its grateful thanks to the UKAEA at Winfrith for its generous support.”

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Notes to Editors

  • The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is a world-leader in managing nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration.
  • Winfrith continues to advance towards further delicensing and disposal for unrestricted use. The western end of the site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its natural flora and fauna and will not be developed.
  • During the next decade, nearly all the site buildings containing radioactive facilities will be decontaminated and demolished or remodelled for commercial purposes.
  • The mission of the UKAEA is to restore the environment of its sites in a way which is:
  • Safe and secure
  • Environmentally responsible
  • Value for money
  • Publicly acceptable.

For more information please contact: Emma Burwood, Winfrith Communications Manager