Cricketing pioneers Greg Mike and Devon Malcolm were among those celebrated at a Black History Month event organised in conjunction with the Trent Bridge Community Trust.

The duo, who enjoyed distinguished county careers with Notts and Derbyshire respectively – with Malcolm also playing 50 times for England – were guests of honour at the event, held at the Queens Walk Community Centre in the Meadows.

Mike was honoured with a Certificate of Community Service for his dedication to offering cricket coaching for children, while Brenda Serrant of PATRA, which provides education, employment and training opportunities for young people, and Enid Lee of Nottingham’s Afro Caribbean National Artistic Centre were also honoured.

“It was really powerful to be able to bring Black British trailblazers from sport and community service together for a night of unity and celebration,” said Farah Khan, Nottinghamshire’s Community Engagement Officer - Cricket Cities.

“We hope the evening helped to highlight the connection between sport and community empowerment, and show how, through commitment and hard work, we can make a long-lasting difference to the lives of others.

“Greg and Devon are not only inspirations for their cricketing achievements – their careers show how important perseverance, leadership and compassion can be in whichever field we pursue.

“The night also served as a reminder that celebrating Black history should not be confined to a single month – we should honour the contributions of Black individuals throughout the year.”

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Gary Godden, was also in attendance on the evening, and spoke of the importance of representation and trust within institutions.