A FORMER Lancashire business owner and world-renowned cricket-scoring guru will be sharing the secrets of the cricketing world down to every meticulous detail at an upcoming business network event.

Malcolm Ashton, known as ‘Ashtray’ by his colleagues in the Test Match Special commentary box, will be the guest speaker at the next session of ‘Meet and Eat in The Valley’, taking place at Rossendale Golf Club on Monday November 17th.

For a decade Malcolm has led a fascinating double life, combining duties as scorer with the England cricket team and TMS, while managing wills and estate planning company ‘Eleven’ based in Ramsbottom.

A life that has stretched from scoring Rawtenstall cricket club’s games in exchange for a free tea, to rubbing shoulders with Stephen Fry, Malcolm’s tale is truly unique.

Les Nutter, host of ‘Meet and Eat in The Valley’ and Managing Partner at Cassons, said: “Malcolm has one of the most fascinating stories we’ve ever had at Meet and Eat. I can’t wait to hear how he combined scoring professionally with running a successful business, as well as hearing some insider knowledge from the TMS box.”

In keeping with the occasion, attendees will be able to tuck in to a cricket themed buffet lunch.

To book tickets please visit www.chamberlancs.co.uk/events