Our Shelton Super 1s Hub enjoyed a Christmas celebration at their last session of the year – bringing everyone together for some festive cricket games, plenty of laughs, and the chance to develop important life skills along the way.
Cricket Shropshire staged a Disability Open Session at Shrewsbury School for players interested in playing our hardball D40 squad or getting involved in disability cricket.
Cricket Shropshire held a Christmas celebration at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital at Gobowen with the Spinal Clinic, welcoming around 20 participants for a fun, inclusive session filled with Christmas-themed cricket games and plenty of laughter.
The Board has been delivering sessions at the hospital for the past two years, using cricket as an alternative way to support patients through movement, confidence and connection.
It has been incredible to see people socialising, having fun, knowing they aren’t alone, and being reminded that there are still opportunities to participate and feel part of something.
As part of the celebration, Christmas presents were given to everyone who took part. Remaining gifts were donated to The League of Friends at the Heart of RJAH, helping to spread festive cheer more widely.
Cricket Shropshire Development Administrator Vanessa Russellsaid: “I was amazed by the atmosphere in the room.
“Seeing people come together, support one another and enjoy themselves through cricket was really special. It’s a powerful reminder of how sport can bring people together, lift spirits and create a genuine sense of belonging.”
This programme is funded through the Peter Harrison Foundation, whose support helps make sessions like this possible.
Thank you to everyone at Gobowen Hospital and The League of Friends at the Heart of RJAH for the continued support — we’re proud to be part of something that makes a real difference.
There are still limited spaces available on the ECB Core Coach course which will be held in Shropshire early next year in preparation for next year’s outdoor season.