A NEW cricket shop in Ledbury has been officially opened by Worcestershire County Cricket stars Joe Clarke and Ed Barnard.

The duo took time off from preparing for the new first class season to join local players in checking out the wide range of products available at Quality Sports & Embroidery.

The selection of bats include many from Gray Nicolls, Gunn & Moore, Kookaburra and specialist bat maker Charlie French,

Also present were Emily Arlott, Quality Cricket’s sponsored player and one of the Worcestershire Women Rapids, Jason Yip, Worcestershire Women's development officer head

and Esther de Lange, Netherlands Women’s captain and development officer.

The on Monday, Charlie French demonstrated the skills and craftsmanship which have taken him to the top of his profession.

His time in the shop was appreciated so much that QSE is making arrangements for him to deliver similar events around local counties and clubs.

The shop, based on Bromyard Road, is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and from 9am on Saturdays.