GLOUCESTERSHIRE pace bowler David Payne has officially opened a new two-lane net facility at Moreton-in-Marsh Cricket Club.

Moreton have joined forces with North Cotswold Young Cricketers Club over the past three years to raise funds for the all-weather net facility at Batsford Road.

The impressive facility was officially opened at the weekend and was the culmination of hard work carried out by both clubs.

Vital donations from benefactors and charities have been donated towards the project.

Payne performed the opening with club members young and old present to celebrate securing the facility.