Warwickshire Members and supporters can join the Bears to celebrate the start of the festive season here at Edgbaston for the Junior Bears Christmas Party on Monday 9 December and the Christmas Carols Service on Tuesday 10 December.

Starting at 6pm, the Junior Bears Christmas Party will include games, a visit from several members of the Bears’ playing squad and a special buffet upon arrival. Each Junior Bear will also receive a Christmas present as a thank you for their support in 2019.

The event is open to all Junior Bears Members, and their parents, and simply email juniorbears@edgbaston.com to register a place.

The Christmas Carols Service will again feature performances from Voices from the City of Birmingham Choir and will be led by Reverend Dr Nick Tucker from Old Church Edgbaston.

Doors open at midday, for a 12.30pm start in the Banqueting Suite, and all Members and supporters are welcome to join members of the playing squad, cricket management team and staff for a mince pie and glass of mulled wine.

The Edgbaston Foundation will again be staging its Christmas Gift Donation Appeal at the Christmas Carols Service in support of families and children in need.

Further details will be announced about the Edgbaston Foundation Appeal will be released in the coming days.