A CRICKET club in Wrexham with almost 100 years of history says they are on the brink of folding. 

Llay Welfare Cricket Club dates back to the early 1930's and has had teams in leagues across Wales during that time. 

However, they are now facing the bleak reality of having to fold which they say is 'mainly down to player numbers'. 

In June, the Leader spoke to club captain and vice-chairman Tom Crewe who discussed the uncertain future at the club.

Now chairman Steve Partington has called an open meeting this Sunday in an attempt to try and save the club.

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In a statement on social media, Mr Partington said: "It is sad to report the current situation of Llay Welfare Cricket Club (LWCC), a club dating back to the early 1930s.

"As things stand, the club is on the brink of folding, mainly due to player numbers.

"This time last year we were intending on running two Saturday teams and a midweek eleven. By the middle of the summer we were reduced to one Saturday team with no midweek cricket.

"As the new season approaches we are in no better a position than when last season ended, and have only entered one team into the North Wales Cricket League.

"We have a small hard-core, but barely enough to fulfil those fixtures. One or two departures would leave us in an unsustainable position."

The meeting is taking place at Llay Miners Welfare Institute on Sunday (February 26) at 3.30pm.

Steve added: "As described, it will be an open meeting to all with even a passing interest in the club. Past, present and future.

"All ideas, suggestions and offers of help will be listened to, though just attending to show your support will be greatly appreciated.

"If you can't make it, the above still applies. Just contact any club official with your thoughts or offers of support.

"After all, many years of good, hard, rewarding work has gone into running our Cricket Club.

"Let's not be saying "I wish I'd have known" when it's too late."