Newport Pagnell using cricket to help Afghan refugees

By Oli Dickson Jefford

Support: Newport PagnellTHE Newport Pagnell community has been rallying around the Afghan refugees who have recently arrived in the town after fleeing from the Taliban.The town’s cricket club is playing an important part in welcoming the refugees, with a friendly match between members of the club and some of the refugees set to take place.“The pastor at the local church has been co-ordinating the support for the refugees. He reached out to us as they were just in hotels, not doing much throughout the day,” said club captain James Fletche...

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