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.
A regular thing we do amongst friends in the city during the warmer summer months is to try out some of the more popular rooftop bars. This time did not disappoint with a well spent summer evening at Wagtail, perched high above the City of London it feels like stepping into a world where the […]
I travelled to New York for the first time, and it felt like stepping into a movie scene that I had only ever seen in the movies. From the moment I arrived, the city had an energy unlike anywhere else I had visited. The streets were full of life, bright lights, music, and people from […]
A few weeks ago I found myself in crew for The Head of the River Race’s one hundredth anniversary. This is the biggest head race (long distance rowing race) in the country, hosting crews not just from the country but the world, in all 375 crews were entered, totalling 3,000 rowers. Whilst I hadn’t really […]