Cricket might be known as a global sport, but its heartbeat truly lies in local communities. From small village greens to suburban parks, these cricket clubs and groups are where the game comes alive, and where it actually means something personal. Local cricket isn’t just about playing matches, it’s about belonging to a community of people who all share the same interest. You’ll see the younger generations making their way up through the teams, experienced players chasing one more innings, and families always supporting no matter how terrible the team may be doing. It’s less about stats and more about the laughs, the teamwork, and the memories you carry with you long after the game ends. And let’s not forget about the social side of the sport. After a long day in the field what could be more rewarding than a refreshing pint of your favourite beer with your mates, surrounded by those that all share the same passion. It’s what will keep myself and many others coming back every single year.
This Bonfire Night, I swapped fireworks for stage pyrotechnics, I spent the evening watching Benson Boone light up the O2. The evening was filled with out-there outfits, insane vocals and backflips off grand pianos. Benson Boone is a true showman, and a modern-day Freddie Mercury reincarnate, my mother would adore him! Thanks to my ever-resourceful […]
Since I was fifteen, I have travelled to Lourdes every year in July. Each visit feels like coming home, yet every journey brings something new, shared with old friends and new faces alike. Lourdes is a place of hope and solace. Returning year after year has shown me the power of care, compassion, and community. […]
I recently had the chance to escape to Athens for a weekend. It’s one of those places where history and ancient civilisation feel alive. The Ancient Agora of Athens, sitting in the shadow of the Acropolis, has even more to tell than the city’s main attraction itself. The Agora was the main marketplace of ancient […]