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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 9, 2018 12:52:39 GMT
Disability cricket comes to Hove on Friday (May 11th) as the Club hold their ninth annual 'Discoverability Day'. It is one of the largest events of its type in Sussex. I have covered such days for the Wicket Cricket Column over several years and I always find them inspiring. Between 300-400 participants from schools, colleges, charities, day centres, care homes and community groups located across Sussex will enjoy a series of batting, throwing, catching and bowling challenges on the outfield. And what makes this occasion special is that several hundred will be given an opportunity to play on an actual ground pitch. There will also be dedicated zones for participants to play competitive matches, including a Table Cricket zone for wheelchair users. The day’s activities will be led by coaches from Sussex’s Cricket’s community cricket department, the Sussex Cricket Foundation with help from dozens of volunteers from local businesses as well as members of Sussex Cricket’s professional, disability and visually impaired squads. Sixty students from the Foundation’s Young Leaders programme will also be on hand to help on the day, providing them with valuable experience of volunteering at a large community event. Chris Coleman, Sussex Cricket’s Head of Community Cricket said: “The day represents a unique opportunity for these players, many of whom were introduced to the game through the work of the Foundation, to experience the thrill of playing at the home of Sussex Cricket."
If you have an hour or so spare on Friday this event is well worth a visit.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 9, 2018 13:07:59 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 11, 2018 9:44:11 GMT
Stuart Broad was born with a silver talented spoon in his mouth. Why are some people so lucky? The AdonisHe is good looking; the women swoon over him; he earns a lot of money; plays for England and Notts; achieved some amazing bowling feats and for a time could even bat. He looks an Adonis and sounds authoritative in the Media; and yet with all these charms and abilities he's still not satisfied. What does he now go and do? He tops the Premier's fantasy football table last week. Makes you sick doesn't it! He even rubs salt in the wounds of those of us who have difficulty finding even one talent skulking in our being when Broad writes on Instagram, "I enjoyed 8-15 in the Ashes but leading gameweek 37 in Fantasy Football runs it close as a sporting achievement." Broad will receive a Premier League goodie bag for his efforts, although (thank God) he is some way off the top in the overall standings at 959,370th place. At least, he's human unlike Mark 'Data' Zuckerberg. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44075226
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 11, 2018 12:11:23 GMT
The sun shone kindly, once again, on the annual Sussex Cricket Foundation’s 'Discoverability Day' at the Hove County Ground. I have covered this event for some years and each time I go, I am in awe of the people who run and organise such days and inspired by the disabled people who attend. Around 400 were enjoying themselves as they played various forms of cricket around the ground, adapted for all types of disability. Matthew Cutress (Disability Coach), John Abbott and ParticipantsTable-Cricket is very much in the news as the Northease Manor School Autistic team from Rodmell, Lewes, are in the National Sport’s Finals to be played at Lord’s on June 21st after winning their County regional games final against teams from Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. The tournament will see 8 Regional finalists from around England play each other. This is the second time a squad from Sussex have achieved such a feat. The last was a special needs school from Angmering. Toby and Al (volunteer)Club President, John Abbott, and Club legend David Bowden were, as usual, in attendance. Their work for The Sussex Cricket Foundation since it was created in 2015 has been exemplary. Fittingly Club CEO, Rob Andrew, also attended. Another VIP involved on the day was none other than Sadie Mason. Her son Daniel was participating. She is CEO for ‘Active Sussex’ which promotes all types of sport for all groups of people of all ages around Sussex where disability sport is a vital part. Sadie was awarded an MBE from Prince William in 2014 as recognition for her contribution to sports development over 20 years, including roles at Sport England and as an ex-international basketball player of 13 years. Sadie Mason and David Bowdenwww.activesussex.org'Active Sussex' supports two major disability events. The one at Hove and the other called the Parallel Youth Games which is to be held at the K2, Crawley in 3 weeks time. This event is based around the Paralympics including a recently created adaptation of ‘New Age Kurling’ which has been especially designed for wheelchair users. Meanwhile, the 'new' Sid the Shark was in attendance. He appears smaller in stature than the previous Jamie Fielding who donned the costume, yet has big shoes to fill. I wish you sir every good luck and, of course, there is the exciting anticipation of the arrival of your new girlfriend! The New Sid and Friends
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 14, 2018 9:31:07 GMT
JG's reaction to losing to Kent. Adrian Harms asks the questions. "Are you concerned by the top order?" "The lads know there is improvement here, but it's down to them to sort this out. We are aware of the challenges ahead." www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0672148
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 15, 2018 8:53:19 GMT
I came across this different and unusual Manchester-based artist called ***** Gogh today who appears to specialise more in Sport Art including cricket. Here are two of her Twitter Pages: twitter.com/*****goghtwitter.com/*****cricketHere is an example of her Cricket Art.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 10:09:26 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 17:01:39 GMT
After the much-deserved thrashing Sussex gave Kent today, think about their disappointed fans. They are rarely wall-flowers and never disappoint when they visit Hove whether it is a coach-load looking for a a good time or, as today, a group of "staggers" in silly costumes. This stag party of four were mingling in the Cama Pavilion wearing a combo of Jane Austen and Willy Wonka henchmen attire. The gentlemen were fairly downbeat after what they called 'a disappointing performance' from their batsmen, although Bell-Drummond, they reckoned, "was knocking on England's door". The lucky gentleman to be married on Saturday is Nicholas Williams who was dressed-up in D'Arcy splendour. They may have upset a Member in the Pavilion with their loud look, but a bit of frivolity is what makes cricket such a fun sport.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 17:10:04 GMT
Dexter's Terrace
_______________________ There have been some unkind words describing the new building in the players, family, staff and guests terrace section adjacent to the cricketers balcony. Garden shed is a common dismissive and given this area is called Dexter's Terrace one questions whether Lord Ted ever had green fingers let alone played with a trowel. Surely, he paid a gardener to do that work; whereas previously, Dexter's restaurant was far more in tune with the man's connoisseur and cordon bleu tastes. And not forgetting that certain Members who regularly sat in this terrace section have now been "leaned-out-to" other areas of the ground. It is unclear why the previous players building on the other side of the ground close to the scoreboard has moved, but the logic being, presumably, it is closer to the Sussex cricketers involved in a home match.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 17:15:36 GMT
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Post by joe on May 17, 2018 17:49:13 GMT
After the much-deserved thrashing Sussex gave Kent today, think about their disappointed fans. They are rarely wall-flowers and never disappoint when they visit Hove whether it is a coach-load looking for a a good time or, as today, a group of "staggers" in silly costumes. This stag party of four were mingling in the Cama Pavilion wearing a combo of Jane Austen and Willy Wonka henchmen attire. The gentlemen were fairly downbeat after what they called 'a disappointing performance' from their batsmen, although Bell-Drummond, they reckoned, "was knocking on England's door". The lucky gentleman to be married on Saturday is Nicholas Williams who was dressed-up in D'Arcy splendour. They may have upset a Member in the Pavilion with their loud look, but a bit of frivolity is what makes cricket such a fun sport. They are quite obviously Willy Wonker and umpa-lumpas!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 19:18:07 GMT
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Post by deepfineleg on May 17, 2018 19:18:21 GMT
It is unclear why the previous players building on the other side of the ground close to the scoreboard has moved. The former building went with the development in the NE corner. Afaik, there hasn't been a place for players families since then.
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Post by deepfineleg on May 17, 2018 19:20:44 GMT
After the much-deserved thrashing Sussex gave Kent today, think about their disappointed fans. They are rarely wall-flowers and never disappoint when they visit Hove whether it is a coach-load looking for a a good time or, as today, a group of "staggers" in silly costumes. This stag party of four were mingling in the Cama Pavilion wearing a combo of Jane Austen and Willy Wonka henchmen attire. The gentlemen were fairly downbeat after what they called 'a disappointing performance' from their batsmen, although Bell-Drummond, they reckoned, "was knocking on England's door". The lucky gentleman to be married on Saturday is Nicholas Williams who was dressed-up in D'Arcy splendour. They may have upset a Member in the Pavilion with their loud look, but a bit of frivolity is what makes cricket such a fun sport. They are quite obviously Willy Wonker and umpa-lumpas! It's not easy keeping up with modern popular culture
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 17, 2018 19:22:14 GMT
dfl,
Last year they used one of the hospitality buildings close to the scoreboard as the players' exclusive area. Obviously, this was a stop-gap.
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