Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:22
 Andrew has this week revealed the names of more sponsors and some celebrities who have agreed to play in the Celebrity Cricket Match sponsored by Buxton Natural Mineral Water on Sunday 2 June.
The Match, which is in aid of The Air Ambulance, will be between two teams – one with celebrities and MPs, captained by Andrew, and the other a team of Emmerdale All-Stars.
The Emmerdale All-Stars team is captained by Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe in the popular soap opera, and includes Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard; Chris Bisson, who plays Jai Sharma; Bhasker Patel, who plays Rishi Sharma; Frazer Hines, who played Joe Sugden for over 20 years; and former county cricketer Ashley Metcalfe.
The MPs and Celebrities team includes Blue Peter presenter Barney Harwood; Glossop entrepreneur and star of The Apprentice, Adam Corbally; Nitin Ganatra, who plays Masood Ahmed in Eastenders, former children’s TV presenter Andy Crane, and former England and county cricketer Paul Nixon.
Following the unveiling of Buxton Natural Mineral Water as the main sponsor, Andrew has revealed the names of other confirmed sponsors: Dow Chemicals, CEMEX, Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa Company, Pak-Pro, Emma McClarkin MEP, HD Sharman, Buxton Brewery, The Old Hall Hotel, No. 6 The Square Tearooms, Federal Mogul, Cottage Craft Spirals, Tarmac Lafarge, and Al's Taxis.
Andrew said:
“I’m delighted that so many companies have agreed to sponsor the Celebrity Cricket Match sponsored by Buxton Natural Mineral Water. The Air Ambulance is a fantastic cause, and all proceeds from the match will be going to them.
“I’m also very pleased to be able to announce such a good variety of celebrities to play in the match. I hope lots of people come along on the day, bring their chairs and a picnic, and have a fantastic fun day out while supporting The Air Ambulance at the same time.”
The Celebrity Cricket Match sponsored by Buxton Natural Mineral Water will be held on Sunday 2 June at Buxton Cricket Ground, Park Road. Gates open at 12noon, the first ball will be bowled at 2pm. Tickets are £5 on the gate, under 16s free.
Monday, 08 April 2013 14:23
High Peak MP Andrew Bingham has added his voice to those paying tribute to Baroness Thatcher following her death on Monday. Andrew said:
"Mrs. Thatcher was a giant of the political landscape. She divided opinion and many took issue with her policies, but she inherited a country in 1979 which was dubbed the sick man of Europe and left it as one of the main economic power centres of the continent.
"I was privileged to meet her on more than one occasion and the first time I saw her - in the early 90's, before I was involved in politics - she spoke of the need for people who have worked outside politics to enter politics in later life to bring their knowledge and experience to government of all levels. It was this speech that made me look to get involved in politics."
Andrew added:
"She was Britain's first - and so far only - female Prime Minister, which in itself was a great achievement and it is widely acknowledged that she, along with Clement Atlee, was a Prime Minister who really changed the country. She will be sadly missed and I hope that everyone, even those who opposed her policies, will lament the loss of the person as well as probably Britain's greatest peacetime Prime Minister."
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:10
 Nestlé Waters has this week unveiled that it’s local Buxton Natural Mineral Water brand will be the main sponsor of the Celebrity Cricket Match which is being organised by Andrew Bingham MP in aid of The Air Ambulance.
Buxton Natural Mineral Water is a sponsor of the England Cricket Team, and as well as being main sponsor for the Celebrity Cricket Match, will also be sponsoring the player shirts.
Andrew said:
“I’m absolutely thrilled that Buxton Natural Mineral Water is sponsoring the Celebrity Cricket Match that I’m organising. They have been incredibly generous in supporting the match and the Air Ambulance; and as they are very involved in the game at a national level, sponsoring this match for such a good charity is a great fit.”
The Celebrity Cricket Match sponsored by Buxton Natural Mineral Water will be held at Buxton Cricket Club on Sunday 2nd June, on the anniversary of the date in 1975 when Buxton Cricket Club hosted the only professional cricket match to have ever been called off due to snow.
Tickets will be £5 per person (under-16s free), with all proceeds going to the Air Ambulance. Gates will open at 12noon, with the first ball bowled at 2pm.
Andrea Cahill, Buxton Natural Mineral Water Brand Manager, said:
“We are thrilled to be able to support such a great community event, for a very worthy cause. We are very proud of our Buxton heritage and this activity allows us to bring the national excitement of this famous brands support of Cricket back to the community and help raise valuable funds”
Tracy Grunwell, Head of Fundraising for the Air Ambulance, said:
“It's fantastic to see Buxton Natural Mineral Water getting involved and helping The Air Ambulance Service to keep flying and saving lives. The Air Ambulance is a vital service in this area and Buxton Natural Mineral Water's support will make a huge difference, not just to us but to the lives of the people we save.”
More information about DLRAA can be found at www.dlraa.co.uk
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 14:04
 High Peak MP Andrew Bingham is teaming up with the Air Ambulance this summer to host a Celebrity Cricket Match in Buxton.
Andrew is assembling two teams, one a team of well-known soap stars, and the other a team of other celebrities and MPs, including Andrew, himself a big cricket fan.
The match will be held at Buxton Cricket Club on Sunday 2nd June, on the anniversary of the date in 1975 when Buxton Cricket Club hosted the only professional cricket match to have ever been called off due to snow.
Tickets will be £5 per person (under-16s free), with all proceeds going to the Air Ambulance.
Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) serves the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. They are funded entirely by voluntary donations and attend, on average, four missions every single day, from road traffic collisions to house fires; fallen horse riders to industrial accidents. DLRAA regularly attends any incident that is life-threatening, where access by land is limited, or where the patient's quality of life would be affected by undue delay.
More information about DLRAA can be found at www.dlraa.co.uk
Andrew said:
“I’m really pleased to be announcing this Celebrity Cricket Match in aid of the Air Ambulance. We already have some fantastic celebrities lined up – real household names who most people will know – and will be getting more in the coming weeks and months.
“I remember the 2nd June 1975 well, with Buxton Cricket Ground covered in snow, and as the anniversary this year falls on a Sunday I thought it was the ideal opportunity to commemorate the event on the original ground.
“I’m working closely with the Air Ambulance on organising the match, and we’re working hard to ensure that it’ll be a fantastic family day out, so put the date in your diaries today! We’re still working on the exact line-up, and further details will be announced in due course.”
Tracy Grunwell, Head of Fundraising for the Air Ambulance, said:
"It's fantastic to see Andrew and the Celebrities getting involved and helping to raise donations for this incredibly worthy cause. The Air Ambulance is a vital service in this area and Buxton and the High Peak are doing a fantastic job to help us keep the Air Ambulance flying. The support that we receive makes a huge difference, not just to us but to the lives of the people we save. I urge everyone to bring a blanket and come and have some fun.”
Tim Budd, Chairman of Buxton Cricket Club, said:
"Buxton Cricket Club is delighted to be hosting this event. We want to do everything we can to help Derbyshire Air Ambulance who were fantastic when they came to tend to an injured player in our game against Buxworth last season.
"We are a community club, with a thriving juniors section and exciting plans for expansion, but it is only with the support of local people that we can continue to exist. So I hope that as many local people come along to show their support for the Air Ambulance, to enjoy a game of cricket at one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the country, and also find out how their support can ensure a thriving future for Buxton Cricket Club."
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I'm Andrew Bingham and I'm delighted to represent the High Peak in Parliament. I was born in Buxton, and having lived in the High Peak all my life it means a great deal to me to be able to stand up for our area in Parliament and make sure that local people have a strong voice in Westminster.
