Annie Chave
@anniechave.bsky.social
Author of Cricket Changed My Life - Eleven Personal Journeys #Fairfieldbooks
Editor of County Cricket Matters magazine
BBC County Cricket Commentator
Guerilla Cricket Commentator
The Cricket Paper Columnist
Editor of County Cricket Matters magazine
BBC County Cricket Commentator
Guerilla Cricket Commentator
The Cricket Paper Columnist
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Annie Chave
@anniechave.bsky.social
· Oct 12
It’s an absolute honour to have my book shortlisted for this award.
And as I’m bound to be the shortest surely I have a chance 😬
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And as I’m bound to be the shortest surely I have a chance 😬
fairfieldbooks.co.uk/authors/anni...
My lovely boy & I enjoying my niece’s beautiful orange and green wedding ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
My lovely boy & I enjoying my niece’s beautiful orange and green wedding ❤️
Sauna at sun down at Haldon Forest with outdoor plunge pools. Yes… I sat in a bath there yesterday!!
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sauna at sun down at Haldon Forest with outdoor plunge pools. Yes… I sat in a bath there yesterday!!
I’m reading Richard Whitehead’s fascinating book on the 1954/55 test series - Victory in Australia at the moment & this comment by a reporter at the time made me smile…
December 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I’m reading Richard Whitehead’s fascinating book on the 1954/55 test series - Victory in Australia at the moment & this comment by a reporter at the time made me smile…
I love test cricket and so I feel a bit sad about what a terribly disappointing series The Ashes has been this time round.
It’s been a poor advert for test cricket. The England v India series in the summer was way superior in SO many ways.
It’s been a poor advert for test cricket. The England v India series in the summer was way superior in SO many ways.
December 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I love test cricket and so I feel a bit sad about what a terribly disappointing series The Ashes has been this time round.
It’s been a poor advert for test cricket. The England v India series in the summer was way superior in SO many ways.
It’s been a poor advert for test cricket. The England v India series in the summer was way superior in SO many ways.
And finally a photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 24th of December -
A very sad goodbye to our home ground of Teign Valley. A beautiful place that holds a very special place in my heart & always will.
A very sad goodbye to our home ground of Teign Valley. A beautiful place that holds a very special place in my heart & always will.
December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
And finally a photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 24th of December -
A very sad goodbye to our home ground of Teign Valley. A beautiful place that holds a very special place in my heart & always will.
A very sad goodbye to our home ground of Teign Valley. A beautiful place that holds a very special place in my heart & always will.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 23rd of December.
A father bowls to his daughters at the beautiful Pencarrow CC ground - Cornwall - 28 July
A father bowls to his daughters at the beautiful Pencarrow CC ground - Cornwall - 28 July
December 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 23rd of December.
A father bowls to his daughters at the beautiful Pencarrow CC ground - Cornwall - 28 July
A father bowls to his daughters at the beautiful Pencarrow CC ground - Cornwall - 28 July
It’s hard to write all I want to on here so I’m attaching my Facebook Group post. I know Jeremy Lonsdale won’t mind me saying how proud we both are that County Cricket Matters has been growing over the last 6 years.
Happy Christmas to all our subscribers 🎄and thank you to all our contributors.
Happy Christmas to all our subscribers 🎄and thank you to all our contributors.
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It’s hard to write all I want to on here so I’m attaching my Facebook Group post. I know Jeremy Lonsdale won’t mind me saying how proud we both are that County Cricket Matters has been growing over the last 6 years.
Happy Christmas to all our subscribers 🎄and thank you to all our contributors.
Happy Christmas to all our subscribers 🎄and thank you to all our contributors.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 22nd of December -
The amazing Stafanie Taylor going out to bat at Somerset’s Cooper Associates ground against England - 7th June.
The amazing Stafanie Taylor going out to bat at Somerset’s Cooper Associates ground against England - 7th June.
December 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 22nd of December -
The amazing Stafanie Taylor going out to bat at Somerset’s Cooper Associates ground against England - 7th June.
The amazing Stafanie Taylor going out to bat at Somerset’s Cooper Associates ground against England - 7th June.
I think we all know what changes Sir Strauss is envisioning - HIS!
When really surely what needs to be changed is how England work with & value the only competition in this country that gives them the proper experience of how to play long format cricket. Let the England players play it for a start!
When really surely what needs to be changed is how England work with & value the only competition in this country that gives them the proper experience of how to play long format cricket. Let the England players play it for a start!
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I think we all know what changes Sir Strauss is envisioning - HIS!
When really surely what needs to be changed is how England work with & value the only competition in this country that gives them the proper experience of how to play long format cricket. Let the England players play it for a start!
When really surely what needs to be changed is how England work with & value the only competition in this country that gives them the proper experience of how to play long format cricket. Let the England players play it for a start!
‘Chuck in a closed circle of selection…and a disdain for county cricket that helps nobody, that becomes self-fulfilling, and that seems a bit odd in a setup that really could do with some of those traditional virtues of patience and accuracy right now.’
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
Arrogant England’s cricket machine collapses like a castle of dust in 11 days | Barney Ronay
So this is Christmas. And what have we done? The Ashes is over. With two Tests still to come
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December 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
‘Chuck in a closed circle of selection…and a disdain for county cricket that helps nobody, that becomes self-fulfilling, and that seems a bit odd in a setup that really could do with some of those traditional virtues of patience and accuracy right now.’
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
Fraser & Mercedes in the mist at Haldon Belvedere.
December 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fraser & Mercedes in the mist at Haldon Belvedere.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 21st of December -
As it’s my husband’s birthday today here is a picture of him batting with ny son at the other end. Ottery St Mary CC - 10 August.
As it’s my husband’s birthday today here is a picture of him batting with ny son at the other end. Ottery St Mary CC - 10 August.
December 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 21st of December -
As it’s my husband’s birthday today here is a picture of him batting with ny son at the other end. Ottery St Mary CC - 10 August.
As it’s my husband’s birthday today here is a picture of him batting with ny son at the other end. Ottery St Mary CC - 10 August.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 20th of December -
A very special photo for me of my dad and my two brothers scoring at Teign Valley on 2nd August. Mystics v Erratics.
A very special photo for me of my dad and my two brothers scoring at Teign Valley on 2nd August. Mystics v Erratics.
December 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 20th of December -
A very special photo for me of my dad and my two brothers scoring at Teign Valley on 2nd August. Mystics v Erratics.
A very special photo for me of my dad and my two brothers scoring at Teign Valley on 2nd August. Mystics v Erratics.
A beautiful view of Exeter’s flood relief channel in full use (there’s a walkway covered) - in the centre is a heron.
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A beautiful view of Exeter’s flood relief channel in full use (there’s a walkway covered) - in the centre is a heron.
It’s been obvious from the outset that The Hundred was going to divide the English domestic system. Those counties with franchise money will prevail & morph into business conglomerations those without will have their buy-offs with firm reigns fitted to steer their way until 2029.
County chiefs fearful of the implications of an England Ashes humiliation | ✒️ @huwzat.bsky.social
County chiefs fearful of the implications of an England Ashes humiliation | The Cricketer
It is threatening to be anything but a Merry Christmas for county cricket clubs who do not host Hundred sides.
www.thecricketer.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s been obvious from the outset that The Hundred was going to divide the English domestic system. Those counties with franchise money will prevail & morph into business conglomerations those without will have their buy-offs with firm reigns fitted to steer their way until 2029.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 19th of December -
A showcase game at Exmouth CC - Devon v Somerset on 15 May.
Brilliant to include the National Counties - just wish we had time in the schedule for more. Miss the Gillette Cup!
A showcase game at Exmouth CC - Devon v Somerset on 15 May.
Brilliant to include the National Counties - just wish we had time in the schedule for more. Miss the Gillette Cup!
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 19th of December -
A showcase game at Exmouth CC - Devon v Somerset on 15 May.
Brilliant to include the National Counties - just wish we had time in the schedule for more. Miss the Gillette Cup!
A showcase game at Exmouth CC - Devon v Somerset on 15 May.
Brilliant to include the National Counties - just wish we had time in the schedule for more. Miss the Gillette Cup!
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 18th of December -
A one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
December 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 18th of December -
A one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 18th of December -
A sold out one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A sold out one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
December 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 18th of December -
A sold out one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A sold out one-day game @somersetccc.bsky.social v Durham CCC on 8 August at The Cooper Associates Ground.
A baby Bedlington!
December 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A baby Bedlington!
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 17th of December -
My son mid-throw as we play ‘getting your ball as close to the flags around the boundary’ at Warborough, Oxford - 6th September.
My son mid-throw as we play ‘getting your ball as close to the flags around the boundary’ at Warborough, Oxford - 6th September.
December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 17th of December -
My son mid-throw as we play ‘getting your ball as close to the flags around the boundary’ at Warborough, Oxford - 6th September.
My son mid-throw as we play ‘getting your ball as close to the flags around the boundary’ at Warborough, Oxford - 6th September.
🥲what a selfish, gluttonous world we are. This has such frightening echoes of the last pages of Orwell’s Animal Farm.
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera. — ProPublica www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🥲what a selfish, gluttonous world we are. This has such frightening echoes of the last pages of Orwell’s Animal Farm.
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 16th of December -
A wonderful festival of cricket at Cheltenham College - Gloucestershire’s gem of an outground.
This was 22 July under heavy skies!
A wonderful festival of cricket at Cheltenham College - Gloucestershire’s gem of an outground.
This was 22 July under heavy skies!
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A photo of cricket a day from this year as an advent calendar - so this is for 16th of December -
A wonderful festival of cricket at Cheltenham College - Gloucestershire’s gem of an outground.
This was 22 July under heavy skies!
A wonderful festival of cricket at Cheltenham College - Gloucestershire’s gem of an outground.
This was 22 July under heavy skies!