THE sound of leather on willow is some time away yet but the Kent Metropolitan Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers has launched its training course.

Students spend two hours, one day a week for ten weeks, pouring over the finer arts of cricket from January 12 earning the right to sit a recognised exam and become qualified.

The course is run from Metrogas Sports Ground, Footway, New Eltham, and costs £30.

For more information, call Frank Legge on 020 8777 1059.