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Amazing night at the Lords museum for the award of The Cricket Society and British Sport History Society Howard Milton award for outstanding contribution to cricket scholarship to Neil Robinson, MCC Head of Heritage and collections. Fascinating insight into the challenges and enjoyment of curating.
October 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Amazing night at the Lords museum for the award of The Cricket Society and British Sport History Society Howard Milton award for outstanding contribution to cricket scholarship to Neil Robinson, MCC Head of Heritage and collections. Fascinating insight into the challenges and enjoyment of curating.
@thecricketsociety.bsky.social delighted that Alec Stewart will be Guest Speaker at our Autumn Awards Lunch on Thurs 6th November at The Union Jack Club SE1 8UJ. £60 for Members, £80 for Guests including £20 credit towards membership of The Cricket Society. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
August 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
@thecricketsociety.bsky.social delighted that Alec Stewart will be Guest Speaker at our Autumn Awards Lunch on Thurs 6th November at The Union Jack Club SE1 8UJ. £60 for Members, £80 for Guests including £20 credit towards membership of The Cricket Society. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
@thecricketsociety.bsky.social is looking forward to another on-line event on 23rd September when Tim Wigmore is interviewed by Peter Hardy about his latest book ‘Test Cricket - A History’. Start time is 7.30pm BST and it should be a great evening. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk to get tickets.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
@thecricketsociety.bsky.social is looking forward to another on-line event on 23rd September when Tim Wigmore is interviewed by Peter Hardy about his latest book ‘Test Cricket - A History’. Start time is 7.30pm BST and it should be a great evening. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk to get tickets.
Congratulations to Neil Robinson for winning The Cricket Society and British Society of Sports History 2025 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship. Neil is a cricket historian and MCC head of Heritage and Collections at Lords. @homeofcricket.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations to Neil Robinson for winning The Cricket Society and British Society of Sports History 2025 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship. Neil is a cricket historian and MCC head of Heritage and Collections at Lords. @homeofcricket.bsky.social
There has never been a better time to join The Cricket Society and enjoy wide ranging cricket events, bi-monthly bulletins, half-yearly journals, annual awards, playing for The Cricket Society XI and always celebrating the game of cricket. The Cricket Society is #80thisyear
June 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
There has never been a better time to join The Cricket Society and enjoy wide ranging cricket events, bi-monthly bulletins, half-yearly journals, annual awards, playing for The Cricket Society XI and always celebrating the game of cricket. The Cricket Society is #80thisyear
Would be wonderful to see people at Day at Women's Cricket, England v. West Indies, 3rd ODI, Taunton, Sat 7 Jun. Tickets still available www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
Day at Women's Cricket, England v. West Indies, 3rd ODI, Taunton, Sat 7 Jun
Ticket is for ground entry only. Meet at the 9 I 15 cafe, The Quay, TA1 1FB for breakfast at 10am & Ring of Bells pub (next to ground) for lunch.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk
May 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Would be wonderful to see people at Day at Women's Cricket, England v. West Indies, 3rd ODI, Taunton, Sat 7 Jun. Tickets still available www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
Perfect weather for The Cricket Society Day at the cricket at The Uptonsteel County Ground (Grace Road to many of us) for the first day of the County Championship game between Leicestershire and Lancashire.
May 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Perfect weather for The Cricket Society Day at the cricket at The Uptonsteel County Ground (Grace Road to many of us) for the first day of the County Championship game between Leicestershire and Lancashire.
A magnificent @thecricketsociety.bsky.social evening celebrating Roland Butcher’s career and the launch of his biography…
May 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A magnificent @thecricketsociety.bsky.social evening celebrating Roland Butcher’s career and the launch of his biography…
Tickets £70 per person and close-by parking is an additional £5.
This includes
Ground entry
Coffee/ Tea with fresh cookies on arrival
A two course buffet lunch
Afternoon scones with jam and cream
A dedicated staffed bar 2/2
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
This includes
Ground entry
Coffee/ Tea with fresh cookies on arrival
A two course buffet lunch
Afternoon scones with jam and cream
A dedicated staffed bar 2/2
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
Day at the Cricket, Leicester, Leics v. Lancs, CC Day 1, Fri 23 May
£70 for ground entry, tea/coffee on arrival, two course buffet lunch, afternoon scones, staffed bar, private room, start of play 11am.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk
May 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tickets £70 per person and close-by parking is an additional £5.
This includes
Ground entry
Coffee/ Tea with fresh cookies on arrival
A two course buffet lunch
Afternoon scones with jam and cream
A dedicated staffed bar 2/2
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
This includes
Ground entry
Coffee/ Tea with fresh cookies on arrival
A two course buffet lunch
Afternoon scones with jam and cream
A dedicated staffed bar 2/2
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
Final call for a day at Grace Road on Friday, 23rd May, to watch Leicestershire and Lancashire in a dedicated boundary-side marquee with good company and food and our own bar. Leicestershire’s CEO Sean Jarvis, Chair John Thorpe and Coach and former England batsman James Taylor will join us. 1/2
May 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Final call for a day at Grace Road on Friday, 23rd May, to watch Leicestershire and Lancashire in a dedicated boundary-side marquee with good company and food and our own bar. Leicestershire’s CEO Sean Jarvis, Chair John Thorpe and Coach and former England batsman James Taylor will join us. 1/2
Congratulations to @anniechave.bsky.social who is @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Committee Member and much more besides on the launch of her first book. Reviews and purchasing available @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social
www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
April 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations to @anniechave.bsky.social who is @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Committee Member and much more besides on the launch of her first book. Reviews and purchasing available @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social
www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
Tickets still available for the spring dinner to hear Roland Butcher. Looking forward to an enthralling evening in the company of Roland and many of his former teammates.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
Spring Dinner with Roland Butcher, Wed 14 May, Union Jack Club, London, 6.30 for 7.00pm
Former Middlesex & England batsman. Two course dinner with tea & coffee; bar in function room.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Tickets still available for the spring dinner to hear Roland Butcher. Looking forward to an enthralling evening in the company of Roland and many of his former teammates.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
Last few tickets to hear Jonathan Trott at the Union Jack Club on May 6th…
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...
April 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Last few tickets to hear Jonathan Trott at the Union Jack Club on May 6th…
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...
No one will want to miss the chance to be present for the UK launch of Roland Butcher‘s autobiography at The Cricket Society Spring Dinner to be held The Union Jack Club at 7pm on 14th May.....
For tickets and further information
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
For tickets and further information
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
March 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
No one will want to miss the chance to be present for the UK launch of Roland Butcher‘s autobiography at The Cricket Society Spring Dinner to be held The Union Jack Club at 7pm on 14th May.....
For tickets and further information
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
For tickets and further information
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...
The Cricket Society is delighted to host an online event for members on Wednesday 12th March at 7pm. Peter Hardy will talk with Huw Turbervill @huwzat.bsky.social editor of The Cricketer on English cricket and the role The Cricketer plays in public opinion.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/huw-t...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/huw-t...
March 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Cricket Society is delighted to host an online event for members on Wednesday 12th March at 7pm. Peter Hardy will talk with Huw Turbervill @huwzat.bsky.social editor of The Cricketer on English cricket and the role The Cricketer plays in public opinion.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/huw-t...
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/huw-t...
Advance notice of a Book Fair at the Sussex County Ground at Hove on Wednesday, 16th April.
Many second-hand books for sale; some from the cricket dealer Michael Down will be a bit special. Also new books including the launch of a biography of John Wisden, with talks by authors throughout the day.
Many second-hand books for sale; some from the cricket dealer Michael Down will be a bit special. Also new books including the launch of a biography of John Wisden, with talks by authors throughout the day.
March 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Advance notice of a Book Fair at the Sussex County Ground at Hove on Wednesday, 16th April.
Many second-hand books for sale; some from the cricket dealer Michael Down will be a bit special. Also new books including the launch of a biography of John Wisden, with talks by authors throughout the day.
Many second-hand books for sale; some from the cricket dealer Michael Down will be a bit special. Also new books including the launch of a biography of John Wisden, with talks by authors throughout the day.
There are 6 shortlisted books for The Cricket Society/MCCOfficial 2025 Book of the Year award which takes place at Lords on 14th April. The Cricket Society is again delighted to be partnering with the MCC for this event, which has run since 1970.
www.lords.org/lords/news-s...
for more details.
www.lords.org/lords/news-s...
for more details.
February 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
There are 6 shortlisted books for The Cricket Society/MCCOfficial 2025 Book of the Year award which takes place at Lords on 14th April. The Cricket Society is again delighted to be partnering with the MCC for this event, which has run since 1970.
www.lords.org/lords/news-s...
for more details.
www.lords.org/lords/news-s...
for more details.
Join us for a day at the cricket in Leicester for the first day of the County Championship game against Lancashire on Friday 23rd May. Perhaps an opportunity to see Jimmy Anderson in the twilight of his career? www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
Day at the Cricket, Leicester, Leics v. Lancs, CC Day 1, Fri 23 May
£70 for ground entry, tea/coffee on arrival, two course buffet lunch, afternoon scones, staffed bar, private room.
www.cricketsociety.org.uk
February 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Join us for a day at the cricket in Leicester for the first day of the County Championship game against Lancashire on Friday 23rd May. Perhaps an opportunity to see Jimmy Anderson in the twilight of his career? www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...
There are some fascinating talks and other events to look forward to in the coming months! The full list can be found by clicking here
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
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February 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
There are some fascinating talks and other events to look forward to in the coming months! The full list can be found by clicking here
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events
The Cricket Society offers a range of events in London and at venues around England, including talks, lunches and dinners with top speakers and days at the cricket. Why not become a member of The Cricket Society today? www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/7-beco...
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February 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Cricket Society offers a range of events in London and at venues around England, including talks, lunches and dinners with top speakers and days at the cricket. Why not become a member of The Cricket Society today? www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/7-beco...
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Passionate presentation from Geoff Hastings from @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Trust about his work developing cricket in state schools via the Fred Trueman R66T League
Geoff’s vision for cricket in 2035 is for EVERY state school in the UK to be playing cricket - one we can all share! 🏏 #CRN2025
Geoff’s vision for cricket in 2035 is for EVERY state school in the UK to be playing cricket - one we can all share! 🏏 #CRN2025
February 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Passionate presentation from Geoff Hastings from @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Trust about his work developing cricket in state schools via the Fred Trueman R66T League
Geoff’s vision for cricket in 2035 is for EVERY state school in the UK to be playing cricket - one we can all share! 🏏 #CRN2025
Geoff’s vision for cricket in 2035 is for EVERY state school in the UK to be playing cricket - one we can all share! 🏏 #CRN2025
The next Cricket Society event in the Midlands is at 8pm on Tuesday 18th February at Edgbaston. Former Northants and England cricketer and experienced umpire Rob Bailey will be discussing his long career in cricket with Mike Williams. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events for more details.
February 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The next Cricket Society event in the Midlands is at 8pm on Tuesday 18th February at Edgbaston. Former Northants and England cricketer and experienced umpire Rob Bailey will be discussing his long career in cricket with Mike Williams. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events for more details.
The next Cricket Society event in London takes place at 7pm on Tues 18th February at the Civil Service Club where Peter Mason talks about his new book ‘Clyde Walcott:Statesman of West Indies Cricket’. It promises to be a fascinating evening. For more details visit cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events
February 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The next Cricket Society event in London takes place at 7pm on Tues 18th February at the Civil Service Club where Peter Mason talks about his new book ‘Clyde Walcott:Statesman of West Indies Cricket’. It promises to be a fascinating evening. For more details visit cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events