Canterbury Cricket Week 2016 is here!

One of the highlights of the Kentish social calendar takes place this week as the 165^th Canterbury Cricket Week is held at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence.

The Specsavers County Championship match against Worcestershire starts on Wednesday (3 August) at 12pm (11am on days 2-4) with Kent captain Sam Northeast laying a wreath for the fallen during the tea interval on day one.

Day two next Thursday (4 August) is the KMFM Ladies Day with Fashion on the Outfield during the tea interval and a shopping arcade with the best in Kentish crafts, clothing and fashion.

There will be carvery lunches in the Colin Cowdrey Stand (except Saturday), afternoon tea at the Lime Tree Café, live music and a bouncy castle to entertain the crowds.

Check out the Kent Cricket Heritage Trust's exhbition in the Chiesman Pavilion about cricket beneficiaries past and present.

Gates open at 9.30am on all days. Advance Championship tickets start at £15 for adults, free for Under 16s. Pre-buy tickets from www.kentcricketshop.co.ukto save on gate prices

KMFM Fashion on the Outfield prizes

Best Hat – 90 minute aromatherapy massage and luxury facial from The Inner Goddess in Faversham

Best Dressed – Overnight stay for two with Breakfast and Dinner at Eastwell Manor near Ashford with use of spa and leisure facilities.

Best Accessories – Win an exclusive evening drinks party and a £100 voucher to spend at flagship Iconic by Fitzgerald store in Canterbury city centre.

The first 50 entrants will collect a luxury gift bag courtesy of Clogau.