Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Phil Newport

About Walkers & Talkers

Walkers and Talkers is a fantastic initiative that gives people a chance to connect with like-minded people, feel supported and have the opportunity to share their stories, all with complimentary teas, coffees and biscuits.

The walk allows people to connect with their community and the people around them. This is followed by a Q&A with our inspirational guest speaker.

Q&A With Phil Newport

After the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker, Phil Newport.

Phil, Former Worcestershire and England Cricketer known for his brilliant seam and swing bowling. He was a stalwart of Worcestershire County Cricket Club for most of the 1980s and 1990s. Phil earned his Test cap and played in 3 Test match between 1988 and 1991. 

Newport was a integral part in the county’s triumphs in the late 1980s, including winning the Benson & Hedges Cup and Refuge Assurance Cup in 1991, winning the County Championship and taking 4-38 to help Worcestershire win the NatWest Trophy in 1994.

Newport’s career statistics are most impressive, taking over 1,000 wickets across all formats of the game, including best figures of 8-52. Post cricket Phil is striding hard to improve and shape the new generation of cricketers with being the Head of Boys Cricket at RGS Worcester. 

Key Information

Date: Monday 18th August 2025

Venue: Beard Terrace, New Road, WR2 4QQ

Meet: 9:30 am

Walk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Talk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm