BATS, pads, whites, gloves and helmets - all items that, as local cricket players, we tend to take for granted and throw away when we feel they are no longer of use.

However, now one Pembrokeshire man, Jim Bowen, is setting up a scheme to try and ensure that such old kit is put to extremely good use.

Former Llechryd player Jim worked in Nairobi, Kenya from 1996-98 after taking a job as a cricket development officer. Here, he oversaw the progression of hundreds of players and coaches, at a time when the sport was rising to prominence in the country following Kenya’s win over the West Indies in the 1996 World Cup.

He returned home and set up Clynfyw CIC Care Farm, a centre that supports disabled people through meaningful enterprise, clubs, and events.

The farm is also synonymous with projects abroad, and in 2014, the ‘Wheelie Good Idea’ scheme saw two container loads of refurbished mobility aids sent to Durban, South Africa.

During Steve’s time in Africa, he formed links with Tom Tikolo, a former Kenya captain, and many other high profile cricketing figures - and now hopes to be able to help them further develop the sport.

“We are looking to send containers to Kenya with as much cricket equipment as possible - along with mobility aids to help those with disabilities,” explained Jim.

“The demand for kit there is massive - and we are looking for people who have old cricket items or bags full of kit just sitting in sheds to come forward.

“We are happy to arrange collection with people at a time it suits them.”

The group are also looking for sponsorship to help with the expense, as it costs around £2000 to buy a container, and a further £2000 to ship it over to Africa.

“The whole thing may take 18 months or even two years - but it will be a success to see youngsters in Africa using kit that once belonged in Pembrokeshire.”

Anyone wanting to help with donations or sponsorship, can contact Jim on jim.clynfyw@virgin.net or 01239 841236.

Alternatively, contact Telegraph Sport’s Fraser Watson on 01437 761758 or fwa@westerntelegraph.co.uk.