Former England and Kent wicketkeeper Paul Nixon will be the guest speaker at Pool Cricket Club’s annual dinner this month. The fundraising event takes place at the Village Memorial Hall on Friday, January 31, and will also include a performance by comedian Venn Tracey. Tickets cost £35 and can be booked by sending an e-mail to David Singleton at david.singleton@eshton group.co.uk, telephone 07732 364602, or John Wood at wood ee1@hotmail.co.uk, telephone 07715 369848. The dinner starts at 7.15pm for 7.45pm, and is the club’s major fundraiser.