NEW Worcestershire CEO Matt Rawnsley was delighted with a “really positive” response when he staged his first public members' forum in the Graeme Hick Pavilion today.

Rawnsley addressed members before the County Championship Division One match with Nottinghamshire at Blackfinch New Road which ended up being rained off for the day.

The overnight rain meant less members than usual were there but they asked questions and got answers on a variety of aspects of the game.

Rawnsley said: “It was really positive, some great dialogue across the membership.

“The encouraging thing for me was to see I was aligned with lots of their views and concerns which is great.

“It has not been great weather but hopefully next time we will have a bigger turn-out.

“I think to have a full Graeme Hick Pavilion just shows the enthusiasm and passion from the membership who want to be heard and also want to hear what I’ve got to say which is great.”

It is hoped the next members' forum will be on day one of the Championship clash with Essex on Friday, May 11, at 9.30am.