Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Roland Butcher

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, Former Middlesex and England Cricket Roland Butcher.

Q&A with Roland Butcher

Roland Butcher, Former Middlesex and England Cricketer known for his aggressive middle-order batting. He was a key figure in cricket from 1974 to 1990, securing his place in the history books by becoming the first black player to represent England, making his test debut at Bridgetown in 1980-81.

Butcher won three County Championship titles and a host of other honours, including the Gillette Cup, Natwest Trophy and the Benson and Hedges Cup.

Roland’s career statistics are most impressive, scoring over 17,000 runs across all formats of the game, resulting in him winning the Walter Lawrance Trophy as he recorded the fastest century of the season against Sussex in 1987. 

Key Details

Date: Monday 16th June 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