Piers Morgan funds groom's helicopter to play at Lord's after wedding
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Piers Morgan has donated £1,000 to help Peter Melhuish reach Lord's via helicopter for a cricket match, just a day after his wedding in North Wales. Melhuish, set to play for Blackheath in the Cawston Press Village Cup final on 6 September, expressed gratitude for the support, noting his lifelong dream of playing at Lord's. The couple did not initially plan their wedding around the tournament, resulting in the need for quick travel after the ceremony. A fundraiser for Melhuish has raised over £6,000, with excess funds designated for charity.
- •Peter Melhuish gets married shortly before playing at Lord's.
- •Morgan's donation supports a helicopter trip for Melhuish.
- •The match takes place in the Cawston Press Village Cup final.
- •More than £6,000 raised for Melhuish's travel.
- •Excess funds from the fundraiser will go to Kids for Kids charity.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Piers Morgan helps groom get helicopter to Lord's
"Peter Melhuish, from Guildford, is playing at Lord's less than 24 hours after his wedding in Wales.
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