RAIN, cold, even the threat of more snow —it must be time to start dreaming about leather on willow again!

Ipplepen are gearing up for the season ahead with indoor net sessions at South Dartmoor College in Ashburton every Sunday throughout March.

There will be separate sessions for junior and senior squads: U9s and U11s are 1.30-2.30pm, U13s and U15s from 3-4pm, and U17s and seniors from 3-5pm.

New players are always welcome. Contact coaching coordinator Chris Partridge on 07887 513800 or chrispartridge@ bulldoghome.com for details.

With five junior teams, three senior league teams and a friendly side, as well as numerous midweek and Twenty20 fixtures, Pens feel they offer cricket for all ages and abilities in a friendly, family oriented environment.

For further details, please contact Keith Wakeham (01803) 814285, keith.wakeham@ btinternet.com) or Alan Boon (01803 812050, boony.cricket@tesco.net) for seniors, or Partridge (details above) for juniors.

ASHBURTON start spring nets at the Ashmoor Centre, Ballard Lane this Sunday between 10-11am throughout March.

All existing and new players are welcome. Ashes hope to build on successive promotions in 2008 and 2009 in the Devon League and South Devon League.

Contact 1st XI captain Chris Pascoe 07711 345811 or 2nd XI captain Bruce Broughton 07803 585390 for further details.

SOUTH Devon start nets this Sunday at Combeshead College in Newton Abbot. Times are 3-4.30pm and new players are welcome.