… Will come a great legacy for Nottinghamshire, Trent Bridge and the game as a whole.  Tracey Francis, Head of Community Sport for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club spoke to us about the Ashes Legacy Partnership.  This scheme has been vital to secure the future of Trent Bridge as a Test Match ground, and has shown some real benefits for the local community.   Tracey told us that “The Club have always been committed to affecting change in challenging circumstances.  We are working with our partners at Lords and Durham to leave a positive legacy from the Ashes for local people.”

.. Don’t drink and drive! Nottinghamshire Police are reminding all Ashes fans not to drink and drive. Their campaign is headed by a 11 metre high display screen. The sign features a short video, which pulls no punches in the message it conveys to anyone passing. The County Council are also backing the campaign.  Zena Oliver, Principal Road Safety Officer told us

“Traditionally, drink-drive campaigns have always been held over the Christmas period but actually the danger is there all year round – and especially in the summer months.”

After watching todays game, take care and have a safe journey home.

Sean Ruane is a familiar figure at an Ashes Test match. His role as England’s Tenor sets the tone for the start of each match, with his uplifting rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ stirring the England team, and the fans, on to their best. Not bad for a man who started life on a council estate in Lancashire. “I was lucky to get the opportunity to study opera in Italy” he told us, “I now have the privilege  of singing at every Ashes match.” Sean was also very complementary about Trent Bridge “The staff here are very good, and I’m particularly impressed by the way the club gives back to the community through the Community Trust”.

Michael Temple spoke to Sean about his experience of working with the England team.

John, Geoff, Paul and Darren work for the City Council as refuse collectors.  Today they are doing the Trent Bridge run.  It’s actually the seventh collection of the day, and they will be back for four more collections.  They told us how much they enjoy working here on Test match days.

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That’s the advice from Councillor John Allin, the Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council when visiting the Test Match today.

“The county has so much to offer visitors,” he told us. “There is Sherwood forest, the Robin Hood festival, Rufford Park, Wollaton Park (where the latest Batman movie was filmed) and Nottingham Castle. Anyone visiting the area should try  to get to one of these.”

He added “Hosting the Ashes here means so much for the local economy.  All the local restaurants, bars and hotels are full.  I’m enjoying my day here at the cricket, and I hope all our visitors are as well”.