A Claygate pub is extending a helping hand to its local cricket team, with a sponsorship deal.

This season the stumps at Claygate Cricket Club will carry the Hare and Hounds logo.

Club president Steve Wells said: "Our first XI were promoted from Fullers League Division 3 last year and this season we'll again be looking for promotion."

Hare and Hounds manager Nick Stafford said: "We are delighted to be extending our support to the cricket club in this way. A little while ago we were able to donate some of the benches that were left over after our recent terrace development, but that was really about helping the environment of the clubhouse and more general use by the community."