CRICKET fans in Taunton will get a chance to take part in fun activities when 'Cricket in the City' comes to the town centre on Saturday (July 1).

Between 10am and 5pm, Castle Green will have activities including kwik cricket, bat in the stone and points scoring games with chances to win tickets to the Women's World Cup matches being held at the County Ground.

Somerset County Gazette:

MAP: Where the event will be taking place

Tournament Director Steve Elworthy said: “It was great to see Taunton host their first ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 match on Monday, with 700 school kids cheering on Australia and West Indies.

"The County Ground hosts another big match this weekend as England take on Sri Lanka on Sunday.

"Ahead of the match, fans will be able to head to Castle Green on Saturday to practice their skills on various cricket activities.”