Bats made from English willow grown on the Belvoir Estate are now available to purchase. The limited edition blades, produced by Nottingham bat maker Gunn & Moore, feature the Trust’s emblem.

They are all short handle (adult) bats, in a range of weights from 2lbs 10oz upwards, and are priced at £150. Bats of similar quality would usually retail at between £180 and £200.

All profits will go towards the charity’s work with primary age children and youngsters with special needs.

For more information, or to purchase, call Max Everett on 07480 931960 or email max@bcctrust.org.uk

You can check out the bats at Melton Sports, in King Street, Melton Mowbray. The shop is open six days a week (Tuesdays to Sundays).

Bats can be dispatched at additional charge or purchased and collected from Melton Sports.