BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Worcestershire Cricket Foundation - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Worcestershire Cricket Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Worcestershire Cricket Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20260626T125056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T125056Z UID:10000339-1782725400-1782734400@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A Ian Martin DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A TBC\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Ian Martin. Head of Disability cricket at the ECB. \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 29th June 2026 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-ian-martin/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20260420T125430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T125430Z UID:10000338-1779096600-1779105600@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Sue Redfern DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A with Sue Redfern\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Sue Redfern. \nSue is currently an international umpire but was a former cricketer who played in the England’s Women’s team between 1995 and 1999 including the 1997 world cup. \nIn 1992\, Redfern started her county career with East Midlands\, moving on to Derbyshire in 1997 and Staffordshire in 2003. At the age of 17\, she participated in European Championship matches against the Netherlands\, Denmark\, and Ireland in July 1995\, marking the start of her international career. Later in the year\, she made her Test debut against India. \nPost playing career Sue went into umpiring at club level cricket. After a couple successful years she made her way into the international scene. She was one of four female umpires selected by the ICC to officiate games in the Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in January 2017. She was the first female player to participate in a Women’s Cricket World Cup and later serve as an umpire in a competition. More recently\, In September 2023\, she made history as the first woman to serve as an umpire in a first-class match in England and Wales. She officiated the game between Glamorgan and Derbyshire at Sophia Gardens. \nTo find out more about her career come along on Monday 18th May! \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 18th May 2026 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-sue-redfern/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Walkers-and-Talkers-Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20260218T140247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T131149Z UID:10000336-1773653400-1773662400@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Muff Murfin DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A with Muff Murfin\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Muff Murfin. \nMuff Murfin is a British music producer\, composer\, radio broadcaster and media entrepreneur best known for his long career creating music for radio and television\, producing jingles\, and being involved in the UK broadcasting industry. He’s been iconic on the radio is the midlands and has worked in music / media since the 1970s. \nMurfin founded Murfin Music International (and related companies) that specialise in producing jingles for radio stations across the UK and internationally. He has written and produced musical themes and signature sounds for many stations and media outlets. His most famous TV theme music came from the original Gladiators series—a piece still recognised today\, and resurgent with the show’s revival. \nMuff will also talk through his love for cricket and his association with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 16th March 2026 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-muff-murfin/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Walkers-and-Talkers-Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20260122T155648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T155648Z UID:10000335-1771234200-1771243200@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Richard Stemp DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A With Richard Stemp\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Richard Stemp. \nRichard\, Former Worcestershire and England A Cricketer known for his brilliant left arm spin bowling\, was a fantastic bowler who also played Yorkshire\, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire across a career of 12 years from 1990 – 2002. \nStemp played for Worcestershire between 1990 – 1992. The rest of his career was shared across Yorkshire\, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Stemps career in list A and First class cricket was impressive\, taking 546 wickets in 319 games. He then went onto play for England A in tours to India\, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Taking two 5-wicket hauls\, 6-83 and 5-64. Stemp also received a call up to the England squad in 1994 to New Zealand but unfortunately didn’t make the 11. \nRichards career of 12 years was very impressive\, but as we know cricket experiences lots of highs and lows\, and are not all straight forward. Richard will talk us through his very interesting life into and after cricket. \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 16th February 2026 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-richard-stemp/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20260106T113204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T113208Z UID:10000334-1768815000-1768824000@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Fred Rumsey DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A With Fred Rumsey\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Fred Rumsey. \nFred\, Former Worcestershire and England Cricketer known for his brilliant fast bowling. He was a fantastic bowler who played for Worcestershire\, Somerset and Derbyshire. \nRumsey played for Worcestershire between 1960 – 1962. For six seasons Rumsey was a fixture in the Somerset side\, taking a total of 547 first-class wickets. He then went onto play five test matches for England against Australia\, South Africa & New Zealand in the mid-1960s. \nFred’s career statistics are most impressive but during his time he also made a big impact off the pitch. During the winter of 1967/68\, Somerset appointed Rumsey public relations and fund raising officer. It was the first appointment of its type in English first-class cricket. Fred Rumsey’s greatest contribution to cricket came in 1967 when he founded the Professional Cricketers’ Association \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 19th January 2026 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-fred-rumsey/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T130000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20251110T135347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T135351Z UID:10000031-1765794600-1765803600@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers Christmas Special with Ashley Giles DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWalkers & Talkers Christmas Special\nJoin us for a festive edition of Walkers and Talkers a heartwarming initiative that brings people together to connect\, share stories\, and enjoy great company over a relaxed walk and a friendly chat. \nThis special Christmas gathering features a community walk followed by an inspiring Q&A session with our guest speaker\, Ashley Giles. Warm up afterwards with delicious festive lunch a Yorkshire pudding wrap\, mince pie\, and complimentary teas\, coffees\, and biscuits. \nThe ticket price includes a small donation supporting the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation\, helping us to continue to run Walkers & Talkers and our mission to make #CricketForAll. \n✨ Event Details: \n\nDate: Monday 15th December\nArrival: 10:30am\nWalk: 11am – 12pm\nLunch: 12pm – 1pm\nTalk with Ashley Giles: 1pm – 2pm\nTickets: £15 per person\, register using the button below!\n\nSpaces are limited\, grab your ticket\, lace up your shoes\, and join us for some festive fun\, fresh air\, and friendly conversation! \n  \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-christmas-special-with-ashley-giles/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ashley-Giles-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250415T153627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T150914Z UID:10000030-1763371800-1763380800@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Neal Radford DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A With Neal Radford\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Neal Radford. \nNeal\, Former Worcestershire and England Cricketer known for his brisk seam and swing pace bowling. Originally\, born and educated in Zambia\, then moved over to England in 1980 to search for better opportunities. In 1985 Radford joined Worcestershire CC was where he shined\, resulting him getting an England call up in 1986\, after qualifying to play for England by residence. \nNewport was a integral part of the resurgent Worcestershire side of the late 1980s\, which earnt him a England test call up in 1986 and an ODI call up in 1988. Neal’s career statistics are most impressive\, taking over 1\,400 wickets across all formats of the game\, including best figures of 9-70.  \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 17th November 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n  \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-tbc-2/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/s-l1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250203T120328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T104524Z UID:10000029-1760952600-1760961600@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Philip Serrell DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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\, Philip Serrell. \n \nQ&A with Philip Serrell\nPhillip is an English auctioneer\, antiques expert\, and television presenter known best for his regular appearances on BBC TV antiques programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Flog It! \nPhillip’s career began as a livestock trade auctioneer before becoming a chartered surveyor in 1988 to analyse antiques. \nHe owns his own independent auction house called Philip Serrell Auctioneers and Valuers\, established in 1995. Phillip has written several books about his life as an auctioneer and regularly participates in public speaking and charity events. \nKey Details\nDate: Monday 20th October 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-phillip-serrell/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250415T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T074352Z UID:10000028-1757928600-1757937600@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Pat Murphy DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \n  \nQ&A – Pat Murphy \nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Pat Murphy. \nPat is a legendary BBC radio presenter that will be able to share his tales from his 12 England Cricket tours and everything in the presenting world. Pat has also written over 40 books\, working alongside so many famous cricketers.  \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 15th September 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-tbc-3/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pat-Murphy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250415T154458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T143338Z UID:10000027-1755509400-1755518400@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Phil Newport DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers \nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A With Phil Newport\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker\, Phil Newport. \nPhil\, 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.  \nNewport 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. \nNewport’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.  \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 18th August 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-tbc-4/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/phil-newport.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250415T154725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T110832Z UID:10000026-1753090200-1753099200@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Tim Curtis DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nQ&A With Tim Curtis\nAfter the Walk we will settle into our seats to listen to our Brilliant guest speaker Tim Curtis. \nCurtis\, Former Worcestershire and England Cricketer known for his prolific scoring opening the batting. He was a key figure in the Worcestershire side from 1979 to 1997\, taking over the Captain role between 1992 – 1995. \nTim had a very successful career\, helping Worcestershire win the County Championship in 1988 and 1989\, the Refuge Assurance League in 1987 and 1988\, and the Benson & Hedges Cup and Refuge Assurance Cup in 1991. Lastly\, Leading the county to success in the 1994 NatWest Trophy. \nCurtis’s career statistics are most impressive\, scoring over 31\,000 runs across all formats of the game. Including being only 1 of 2 people to score 10\,000 one day runs for Worcestershire. Post cricket Tim has taken the path down to inspire new Athletes\, becoming the Director of Sport at RGS Worcester.  \n  \nKey Information\nDate: Monday 21st July 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n  \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-tbc-5/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tim.curtis-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250203T112415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T154527Z UID:10000025-1750066200-1750075200@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Roland Butcher DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \n\nQ&A with Roland Butcher\nRoland 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. \nButcher won three County Championship titles and a host of other honours\, including the Gillette Cup\, Natwest Trophy and the Benson and Hedges Cup. \nRoland’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.  \n\nKey Details\nDate: Monday 16th June 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-roland-butcher/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/butcher090101-e1738582632648.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250414T155823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T091924Z UID:10000024-1747042200-1747051200@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A With Annie Chave DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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. \nThis Walkers and Talkers session is very special which includes a FREE trip to the Fish pass which is being provided by the fantastic Canal and River Trust  \nQ&A With Annie Chave\nAnnie is the editor of County Cricket Matters magazine\, and a broadcaster for Guerilla Cricket.Gain an insight into the world of Cricket with Annie through what she has experienced. \nIncluding a chance to listen and learn about her new book –  ‘Cricket Changed My Life’ \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Information\nDate: Monday 12th May 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-tbc/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-29-at-17.52.44_7952e5d7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250203T104524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T104527Z UID:10000023-1744623000-1744632000@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Daryl Mitchell DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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 Worcestershire County Cricketer and current PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association) Daryl Mitchell. \n  \nQ&A with Daryl Mitchell\nDaryl Mitchell\, Former Worcestershire County Cricket Player and Captain known for his right-handed batting and right-arm medium-pace bowling\, was a key member of the Worcestershire side during his 18-year career from 2005 to 2021. \nMitchell was appointed vice-captain to Vikram Solanki at the start of 2010\, later becoming the full-time captain. Known for his consistency and leadership\, Mitchell scored over 13\,000 runs in first-class cricket and took 33 wickets. \nKey Details\nDate: Monday 14th April 2025 \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-daryl-mitchell/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Daryl-Mitchell-LS-1300x730-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250204T111427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T111551Z UID:10000021-1742203800-1742212800@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Richard Illingworth DESCRIPTION:About Walkers & Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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 England and Worcestershire County Cricket Club player and Current ICC Umpire Richard Illingworth. \n  \nQ&A with Richard Illingworth\nRichard Illingworth\, Former England and Worcestershire County Cricket Player known for his left-arm spin bowling\, was a key member of the Worcestershire side for two decades in the 80s and 90s. \nIllingworth won back to back County Championship titles in 1988 and 1989. Most recently named ICC Umpire of the Year 2024\, winning the award for the fourth time in his umpiring career. \nRichards’s playing career statistics are most impressive\, taking over 1200 Wickets across his England and Worcestershire Career. Claiming 29 Five-wicket Halls and 6 Ten-wicket halls. \nIllingworth’s umpiring career is impressive\, standing in over 200 International Matches across all formats for men and women\, being one of the two people in history to play and umpire a World Cup Final. \nKey Details\nDate: Monday 17th March \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-richard-illingworth/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Richard-Illingsworth.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T210000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033516 CREATED:20250203T170500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T170503Z UID:10000034-1739991600-1739998800@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Building Partnerships & Fundraising Seminar DESCRIPTION:Building Partnerships & Fundraising Seminar\nJoin us at New Road for the Building Partnerships and Fundraising Seminar\, where we will speak with Joe Tromans\, the Commercial Director at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. \nTopics to be Discussed\n\nBuilding Partnerships\nFundraising\nFunding Opportunities\n\nKey Details\nDate: Wednesday 19th February 2025 \nVenue: Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nStart Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOE TROMANS\n Commercial Director\, Worcestershire County Cricket Club \n Joe has a strong marketing and commercial development background\, with experience spanning multiple sectors before joining Worcestershire County Cricket Club. Over the past six seasons\, he has driven the club’s commercial growth\, leveraging account-based marketing strategies to double the number of corporate sponsors. \n LinkedIn\n \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/building-partnerships-fundraising-seminar/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Partnerships-Fundraising.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T033517 CREATED:20250129T160400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T201054Z UID:10000019-1739784600-1739793600@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk SUMMARY:Walkers and Talkers | Q&A with Paul Pridgeon DESCRIPTION:About Walkers and Talkers\nWalkers 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. \nThe 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 Worcestershire County Cricketer Paul Pridgeon. \n  \nQ&A with Paul Pridgeon\nPaul Pridgeon\, Former Worcestershire County Cricket Player known for his right-handed batting and right-arm medium-pace bowling\, was a key member of the Worcestershire side during the early 70s and the late 80s. \nPaul won three County Championship titles and a host of other honours during a career spanning 18 years from the early 1970s into the late 1980s. \nPridgeon’s career statistics are most impressive\, with 530 first-class wickets and 273 List-A wickets for Worcestershire. His best bowling figures were 7/35 in first-class cricket and 6/26 in List-A matches. \nKey Details \nDate: Monday 17th February \nVenue: Beard Terrace\, New Road\, WR2 4QQ \nMeet: 9:30 am \nWalk: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \nTalk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \n  \n \n Register now URL:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/event/walkers-and-talkers-qa-with-paul-pridgeon/ LOCATION:Worcestershire County Cricket Club\, New Rd\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4QQ CATEGORIES:Walkers & Talkers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Photo-26-06-2023-10-32-47-2-1200x730-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR