Category Archives: Talks

CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket “Talk” – 11th January 2021 @10am – Michael Kasprowicz

January 6, 2021 Paul Sussex Leave a comment

Michael Kasprowicz will be the first speaker of 2021 in the popular series of virtual talks held via ZOOM by the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket.

The talk with Michael Kasprowicz will take place via ZOOM starting at 1000 on Monday, 11 January with Michael reflecting on his outstanding playing career with Queensland and Australia, as well as county cricket with Essex and Glamorgan. In particular, Michael will be recalling his time in Wales as the Welsh county won the Sunday League titles in 2002 and 2004, as well as the dramatic Ashes series of 2005. In addition, Michael will be talking about his life after retiring from playing cricket, with the former seam bowler now working in cricket administration in Queensland, besides serving as a Director of Cricket Australia, as well as taking part in a Q and A session with attendees.

Once again, attendance at the virtual meeting will be free of charge with those wishing to attend being asked to send an email to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk by 1700 on Sunday, 10 January. A confirmation reply will be sent out, together with further instructions. Joining details for the meeting itself will be sent by email at approx. 0900 on Monday, 11 January.

We also welcome questions in advance so please send details of any questions for Michael to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk

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THE CC4 MUSEUM OF WELSH CRICKET – TALKS PROGRAMME 2020/21

October 28, 2020 Paul Sussex Leave a comment

A series of virtual talks will take place during 2020/21, using ZOOM. The first took place on 20th October with Alex Wharf. The remaining programme for 2020 is as follows:

Please note: Further information about the dates and arrangements for all of these virtual talks can be found at https://glamorgancricket.com/museum

12th November @ 19:00 – “An Evening with David Hemp”

“An Evening with David Hemp” will commence at 19:00 on 12 November with David looking back on his hugely successful county career, which saw the former Glamorgan captain feature in the Welsh county’s team which won the Sunday League in 1993, as well as the One-Day titles in 2002 and 2004, plus an appearance at T20 Finals Day during 2004.

David will also be reflecting on playing for England A and Bermuda, as well as his recent work in Australia where he has become a highly regarded coach plus his recent appointment with the Pakistan women’s team.

Once again, attendance at the meeting will be free of charge with those wishing to attend being asked to send an email to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk by 9 November. A confirmation reply will be sent out, together with further instructions. Joining details for the meeting itself will be sent by email at approx. 1800 on 12 November.

We also welcome questions in advance so please send details of any questions for David to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk

December (date/time TBC) – another talk with a Glamorgan player

With 2021 seeing the anniversary of Glamorgan achieving first-class status, a series of talks (via ZOOM) will be held, reflecting this important milestone in the Club’s history, featuring interviews with former players, chats with their descendants and the showing of specially created audio and film presentations:

January 2021 (date/time TBC) – “Glamorgan CCC – the 1920s and 1930s”

February 2021 (date/time TBC) – “Glamorgan CCC – the 1940s and 1950s”

March 2021 (date/time TBC) – “Glamorgan CCC – the 1960s and 1970s”

November 2021 (date/time TBC) – “Glamorgan CCC – the 1980s and 1990s”

December 2021 (date/time TBC) – Glamorgan CCC – the 2000s and 2010s”

Another centenary-themed talk will also take place during October 2021.

Further information about the dates and arrangements for all of these virtual talks can be found at https://glamorgancricket.com/museum

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Former Glamorgan and Bermuda batsman David Hemp has taken over as head coach of Pakistan women

October 17, 2020 Paul Sussex Leave a comment

The PCB have confirmed David Hemp as the new coach of Pakistan women’s team.

The 49-year-old is the permanent replacement for Mark Coles, who resigned 12 months ago.

Hemp has previously occupied roles with Melbourne Stars and Victoria, as well as coaching the Australia team for cricketers with intellectual disabilities.

A former Bermuda international, Hemp played 22 ODIs and two T20s, his last competitive outings coming as recently as 2013.

He also represented Glamorgan and Warwickshire during an extensive playing career. He played 271 first-class matches, scoring more than 15,000 runs for Glamorgan, Free State and Warwickshire.

Upon taking over, his first task will be to secure a berth at the 50-over World Cup in 2022 during next year’s qualifying tournament.

A PCB statement read: “David brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, more importantly around women’s cricket development, which is extremely critical to our strategy as part of our endeavour to increase the pool of cricketers and also help them to rise to the level of the front-running international sides.

“He is a perfect fit for the role we were looking for as he will be able to use that experience and knowledge to translate into our system that will ultimately benefit Pakistan women’s cricket.

“I am sure our players will make optimum use of David’s expertise and strict work ethics.”

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Swansea Library: Local History Talk – A history of cricket at St Helen’s, Swansea

October 2, 2019 Paul Sussex Leave a comment

A free event 19 Oct 2019 2.00pm, lasting 1 hour at Swansea Central Library Civic Centre, Swansea, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3SN.

The event is being held in the Discovery Room on the first floor of the library.

Dr Andrew Hignall will be discussing his recent book looking at the incredible history of St Helen’s ground and the rich story of how cricket developed in Swansea leading to many amazing matches being played here.