BILL Matten brought up his 90th birthday in style as he celebrated 68 years of voluntary work for Sanford Cricket Club.
After completing National Service in the RAF in 1947, Bill returned as the Devonshire club was formed and was immediately made fixture secretary and has been in the position ever since.
He said: “It is a bit different now as the Devon League fixtures are arranged for us. But we still have to make all our own fixtures in the North Devon League. You need an interest, and I have one that I enjoy and feel I can still do.”

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