Skip to main content
Diwali
Foundation

Sussex Cricket hosts inaugural Diwali celebration

31 Oct 2024

Sussex Cricket Hosts Inaugural Diwali Celebration Evening 

On Saturday 19th October Sussex Cricket hosted the first-ever Diwali celebration evening at The 1st Central County Ground, bringing together a number of people from local Indian communities across Sussex.

Attended by 70 people, the spectacular event was yet another example of the Club's ongoing work to make The 1st Central County Ground a welcoming venue for all.

Members of the local community were joined by Sussex Cricket staff, as well as various members of the Sussex Cricket Board and Foundation Trustees, including Martin Richards and Ish Jalal.

Visitors were treated to a traditional Indian meal, partook in a charity raffle and were entertained by Indian dancers. 

Sam Holder, People Director for Sussex Cricket, said: "Sussex Cricket were delighted to host our inaugural Diwali celebration earlier this month.  It was a hugely successful and enjoyable evening of colour, celebration and dancing.  

"The evening was a wonderful opportunity for Sussex Cricket and the Sussex Cricket Foundation to welcome new visitors to The 1st Central County Ground, the home of Sussex Cricket in Hove.

"Sussex Cricket are committed to inspiring a passion for cricket across all our communities, creating inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone.  I hope that hosting and celebrating important cultural events such as this demonstrates this commitment."

Anju Chauhan, Sussex Cricket Foundation Trustee, added: "It is a momentous and historic occasion for Sussex Cricket as it marks our first Diwali celebrations which is a reflection of our commitment to make cricket a game for everyone."

Major Partners

1st Central Insurance
Aldridge
Dafabet
Dean Wilson LLP
Webtrends Optimize

Premium Partners

Aerotron
Focus Group
Higgidy Ltd
KitKing
Nike
Roebuck Estates
Smile Group Travel
Trading Post Coffee

Community Partners

Aldridge
Chance to Shine
Dean Wilson LLP
ECB
Lord's Taverners
Webtrends Optimize

Corporate Partners

GAP Solutions
Rushfields Plant Centre
Advance Guarding
The Montefiore Hospital
R-cubed
LanGuard
SE Tyres
Davis Television Services
Travel Counsellors
LS Printing
Hurst
Raiys
So Legal
Dwade Electrical
Galloways Accounting
Love Local Jobs
IEP Financial
Brighton Fire Alarms
Harvey's Brewery
Cordery Coach
Masuri
Class Technology
Sutton Winson
Sussex World (JPI Media)
Embers
Servo Private Wealth
Sussex Transport
Dentalbuild
Kappture
Quaff
Oliver & Graimes
Silver Star Cleaning