K&D extends sponsorship partnership deal with John Shepherd

Leading Birmingham Premier League side Knowle & Dorridge C.C. are proud to announce an exciting sponsorship partnership with the John Shepherd Group over the next two seasons.

The long-established relationship is going from strength to strength, both experiencing bright futures, as they both enter a new era of closer collaboration. The deal includes John Shepherd continuing as the main shirt and training wear sponsor, offering exclusive products and services to club members and allowing K&D to continue to invest in its club facilities.

John Shepherd has a long standing relationship with the Knowle & Dorridge area and has an outstanding reputation being one of the leading estate agents across the West Midlands, providing expert honest advice and excellent customer services.

K&D Chairman Ian Maddocks commented on the benefits of the continued partnership
“K&D have used the excellent services of John Shepherd over several years and they have played an important role in supporting our ongoing development. Our relationship has been built on trust, and that was key for us in continuing this fruitful partnership.

“Both parties are ushering in new eras and the company is growing, like us. We have a clear club development plan and working with local businesses are a key part of this plan.

“We both play an incredibly important role in supporting the community of Knowle, Dorridge and Solihull.”

Gary Black, CEO of John Shepherd explained further:
“John Shepherd have always supported local clubs, but we wanted to take that further by entering into a closer partnership with K&D - to make a real impact for local people and the community.

“K&D are a perfect fit in so many respects – our future visions are the same – we both want to grow our business and to be the best there is in our areas.

“We’ve always been attracted by K&D and what it offers for younger people, their efforts to expand its relationship with the community and how it supports wider charitable causes.

We are excited to be working together, and looking forward to an exciting future.”

Notes to Editors

About Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club
Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club was formed in 1896 and are one of the foremost cricket clubs in the Midlands. The club is situated between the ‘villages’ of Knowle and Dorridge on Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, and the second ground is situated on Lugtrout Lane, Solihull.

K&D currently run 4 teams on Saturdays and 1 team on Sundays. The club has one of the strongest junior sections in the area. The club’s philosophy is focused on getting these junior cricketers to play in our senior teams.

K&D priorities are to increase adult participation, community engagement, junior development and improved infrastructure.

The club has a strong community presence, with the club being open all year round and is open to new and existing members.