Local hero Stokes backs fundraiser for flood-hit Cockermouth

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By Seth Francis
COCKERMOUTH CC will welcome the PCA England Masters this summer after former player, and current England all-rounder Ben Stokes, arranged the clash.
Stokes began his career at Cockermouth, aged 12, and is heading back to the club as they recover from the devastating floods of December 2015.
Cockermouth were among the many sports clubs in Cumbria whose grounds and facilities were damaged by Storm Desmond and were left with an £80,000 bill for repairs and clean-up costs.
With the help of his agent Neil Fairbrother, the former England and Lancashire batsman, Stokes has ar...

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