Wootton Bassett Cricket Club handyman Rod Smith had a dream day out at Lord's on Monday when he was nominated for the English Cricket Board clubman of the year award.

Smith, 52, was among 300 others who had been nominated for the honour, and despite not winning, he said it was an honour just to go to the home of cricket.

He said: "I felt quiet humble when I heard the reasons why the other people had been nominated. Some of these people have given their whole lives to their cricket club."

Smith from Shooters Hill in Cirencester is a volunteer at the club. He is groundsman, former first team captain, current second team captain, the fixtures secretary and has been a member of the club for over 30 years.

He said: "I don't get paid for my work here. I put about 15 hours a week into the club as well as playing for them. I do all my jobs because I take pride in doing them. I want Bassett to be successful."

He runs a business in Cirencester that delivers agricultural supplies to farmers. He went to school in Wootton Bassett and has always played his sport there.

He said: "When I was younger I played rugby, hockey and cricket for Bassett. Cricket was my favourite sport and the only one that I carried on. Even though I have moved to Cirencester I still go back to Bassett to play cricket. I don't think I could play for another club."

To get to Lord's Smith had to be nominated by his club then by the Wiltshire Cricket Board. President of the club Albert Davey first nominated Smith to the Wiltshire board in August.

He said: "Rod Smith has played for our club for over 30 years and holds the club record for scoring the highest aggregate of runs (in a season). He holds several positions at the club and spends many hours here maintaining the club house.

"In all these positions Rod leads by example and possesses all the qualities that one seeks in the ideal club member. Rod is a true all rounder."

The Wiltshire Cricket Board then nominated the clubman of the year award for his outstanding contribution to club cricket.

He said: "It is quite an honour to be recognised for my efforts and to represent Wiltshire. It was fantastic to meet people who had made a contribution to their cricket club like I have."

Smith's highlight of the day at Lord's was meeting England cricket star Mark Butcher.

He said: "I was amazing to shake the hand of a current England player. He gave me an autograph for my son."

After the awards were given out the clubmen were given a tour around Lords.

"It has changed a great deal since I was last there 30 years ago. It's a marvellous ground, the most famous in the world," he said.