DAVID Waters MBE, the East African Cricket Foundation’s Project Coordinator, will be giving a talk about the organisation's work at Llechryd Cricket Club next Wednesday, July 22, at 8pm.

Also involved is Jim Bowen, a former Llechryd player, who was based in Nairobi, Kenya from 1996-98 after taking a job as a cricket development officer. Several of the young players he coached now play for Kenya while others now work as coaches for the EACF.

"Their program is hugely inspirational," said Jim.

"They use cricket to engage with people, helping transform the lives of disadvantaged young Africans through sport and education, creating not just better cricketers, but better people."

A plan is to create a reciprocal exchange program for young coaches from Wales and Kenya.

"I had an amazing time coaching in Kenya in the 1990s," said Jim.

"We hope we can create a system where others can have the same experience."

As a charity organisation, the EACF tries to make every penny go as far as possible.

"The demand for kit over there is massive.

"If you have any cricket kit that you no longer need, even if just a tennis ball or trainers - do come along and hear how it will all be used.

"It will make really make a difference."

If anyone has any kit, or are interested in providing sponsorship but are unable to make the meeting, they can contact Jim on 01239 841236.

Alternatively, kit can be left at the Western Telegraph offices.

For more information about the EACF, visit http://eacfoundation.org.uk.