Jim Laker – 19 wickets 70th Anniversary Lunch

JIM LAKER – 19 wickets 70th Anniversary Lunch on Thursday 23rd July 12.30pm at Emirates Old Trafford in the 1864 suite.

This year sees the 70th Anniversary of Jim Laker's world record of taking 19 wickets in a Test Match against Australia at Old Trafford.

As part of our Heritage Museum at Emirates Old Trafford we are holding a Celebration Lunch to remember Jim Laker's special achievement.

• His two daughters Fiona and Angela will be at the lunch.

• We will be showing the special filmstrip (around 30 minutes) of Jim's special achievement edited by Robert Moseley.

• Stephen Chalke, who has written about Jim Laker, will be speaking, reflecting on the man, the match and its place in cricket history.

• Neil Robinson from the Lord's Museum will be bringing the two cricket balls that Jim Laker took the wickets with, along with other memorabilia.

• There will be a display of other memorabilia relating to the Test Series.

• We will have a special souvenir menu plus a copy of the 1956 scorecard for each guest.

• There will be a raffle  with various prizes.

• Copies of Vic Rigby's book "Laker's Match – 19 Wickets and The Ashes" will be on sale. 

We would like to thank Lancashire Heritage & The Museum and The Lancashire & Cheshire Cricket Society for helping to sponsor and promote this event.

The cost of the three course lunch with coffee is £50.  Please make payment by bank transfer to :

Mrs S C Bates, NatWest Bank Account 06731112 sort code 01-07-71 reference your name

(I am trying to take over the admin side for Malcolm and will be able to confirm any payment straight away)

Places will be limited so we suggest you book early for what will be a very memorable event.