Already recognised as Derbyshire's number one cricket equipment specialist, this re-opening will see owzat-cricket move further ahead with both their increased showroom space (1,000 sq ft) and wider range of cricket brands and equipment.

Derbyshire players Karl Krikken (pictured right) and Kevin Dean attended the opening along with representatives from the leading cricket companies.

The occasion also saw Chesterfield's Dave Adams accept his Sting in the Tail Cricketer of the Year Award, a £100 owzat-cricket voucher presented by Andrew Mitchell, owner of the company. Adams is pictured below trying out a new V200 from owzat's extensive Slazenger range.

If you haven't visited them before owzat-cricket is very easy to find less than 1 minute from the M1 - J28, 200 metres along the B6019 in South Normanton.

This showroom opening is in addition to their expanding internet and mail order activities which enable them to bring you all the top and speciality cricket brands like Slazenger, Gray-Nicolls, Kookaburra, Gunn & Moore, Newbery, Easton, Hunts County, Asics, Masuri and more.

The re-opening features special offers, new 2003 season products and competitions. For further help and information you can contact them on 01773 819869 or visit them online at www.owzat-cricket.co.uk.

Normal opening times are 9.30am - 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday and in the run up to Christmas they will be opening on Sundays from 10am - 4pm. So no need to be depressed about the Ashes, get down to owzat-cricket for some pre Christmas cheer.