A junior cricket club has been awarded a grant for new kits.

The budding cricketers from Tynedale Junior Cricket Club received the grant as part of the Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

The programme aims to support local grassroots teams and encourage young people to engage in physical activities.

Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids initiative was launched in response to numerous requests from employees nationwide, keen on assisting their local youth sports teams with kit funding.

Richard Darling, a Royal Mail postie at the Hexham Delivery Office, nominated the team for the grant.

A former Tynedale player himself, Mr Darling currently serves on the club's committee and mentors players.

The funding has provided training tops for all junior cricketers and features the Royal Mail logo.

Greg Sage, Royal Mail’s deputy director for corporate affairs and ESG, said: "Our 130,000 people are at the heart of their communities across the UK, and Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids gives colleagues the opportunity to show their support and help young people get active in their local area.

"Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail.

"This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support Tyndale Junior CC."

Tynedale CC, based in Hexham, has five senior teams and a junior section.

The club has around 120 young boys and girls attending coaching sessions and playing cricket.

The juniors comprise teams from U9 to U19, with weekly coaching provided for all players throughout the summer months.

John Fletcher, Tyndale Junior CC chairman, said: "We are delighted to receive the funding from Royal Mail.

"This will enable all juniors to wear the top with pride and feel a sense of belonging to the club.

"The juniors continue to be an important key to the sustainability of cricket at Tynedale, with many going on to play in our senior teams."