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Things to do You’ll Never Walk Alone

With Alfreton Male Voice Choir, special guest John Barker and Introducing the Saga Louts 7pm on Saturday 19th October At the Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton In support of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice Tickets £8. Call 01773 747279 or email info@alfretonmvc.co.uk

Codnor Bonfire and Fireworks Friday 1st November

6pm rides start, Best guy folks at 7pm Lit Bonfire – 7.30pm Fireworks to music – 8 PM Hot peas by Amber Valley Rotary, BBQ by Scouts, Food Outlet

South Wingfield War Memorial Unveiling and Dedication

ALFRETON & DISTRICT RAMBLERS CLUB

Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

Contact either Dave on 07543 100 655 or Terry on 07891 517 057 for more information or visit our new website www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com UPCOMING WALKS

All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park….

Thurs 3rd Oct John & Janet TBA Sun 6th Oct Keith Eaton Tittesworth Res. (8 miles) Sun 20th Oct Ros

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Sunday 27th October 2019 at 10.30am at The Market Place, South Wingfield.

The newly constructed Memorial Wall. All Parishioners and especially the relatives of those commemorated on the Memorial are warmly invited to attend For further information contact: geoffbrown05@btinternet.comday at the turnstiles.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Regular meetings, with talks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings community centre, West Street, Riddings. Everyone welcome. Lovely cakes. Whole evening is only £2.

Upcoming: October 9th - Raptor Retreats – Mike Henderson

The talk will cover the two main projects we are supporting this year, the Kekoldi Hawkwatch run by the Costa Rican indigenous Bribri people

Nov 13th - Farmer’s Wife – Gill Easom

A personalised account of what its like to be a farmer’s wife and the challenges and enjoyment

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SOMERCOTES CHORAL SOCIETY PERFORMING SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS At Somercotes Village Hall on Saturday 26th October at 7pm Somercotes Choral Society’s October concert is entitled ‘Songs for all Seasons.’ It will take the audience on a journey through the four seasons. They will be joined by Nottingham soprano Ellie Martin.

Tickets are £9 and £4.50 for under 16s. Available from Jen Adams on 01773 789079. www.somercoteshoralsociety.co.uk

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Refreshments are available and can be ordered at the bar Tickets Are Available On a First Come First Served Basis Available From Ridding’s Post Office - Wrights Butchers, Codnor - Lumb Farm Country Club The Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse – Ambergate Country Furniture The Washhouse, Alfreton – B Insured, Somercotes You Can Also Telephone or E Mail on the dedicated contacts below

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Cancer touches us all. Most of us have either been directly affected or know someone who has been affected by the disease. This applies to the bands and performers presenting a night of entertainment at Lumb Farm Country Club on the 23rd of November. Individual band members, their families and many of their friends have all in some way undergone treatment or have been closely touched by cancer. Over the years the bands have played at several fund raising events in support of various cancer charities. This is the second event directly promoted by the musicians themselves. They hope that their contributions will assist Cancer Research UK as it strives to improve treatments and provide solutions.

We hope that you will come and support us.

ABOUT THE BANDS The Strangers formed in 1962. A local band – originally called a Rhythm Group! – from Somercotes and Leabrooks, they are still working and playing for functions together after 57 years and they’re soon to be recording at Abbey Road Studios, London. It seems a far cry from the early 1960s and playing just a few hundred yards up the road from Lumb Farm at St John’s Youth Club, Marehay and local dance halls like the Regal in Ripley and the Casino in Alfreton.

The ever-popular Mick Ford Band play a mix of early rock and roll and country music. Mick has worked the club circuit throughout the UK for many years. He’s also performed in Memphis and Nashville USA. Our star guest, Dave Manders, was an original member of Paper Lace, Nottingham’s most successful band. After leaving the band in the seventies, Dave was, for many years, one of the UK’s foremost guitar/vocalist entertainers. Dave still retains all his special talent and charisma and we’re delighted that he’s working with the Strangers on this fund raising night.

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The Other End of the Line by Andrea Camilleri

If you’ve seen any of the Inspector Montalbano series on TV you’ll be familiar with the grumpy Sicilian detective and the wit and brio (and food!) of his world.

But you may not know that Montalbano’s creator was Andrea Camilleri whose two dozen plus novels have sold 30 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 32 languages.

The latest, The Other End of the Line, has just been published, two months after his death at the age of 93.

As with all Camilleri’s books the “case” is only part of the story. Always his passion for life and social justice and the people and island of Sicily shines through.

In this tale the detective tries to unravel the murder of the dressmaker at the local tailor. She is a woman he found himself charmed by when, to his dismay, he had been sent by his girlfriend to get a “proper” suit for a wedding.

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But at the same time, Montalbano’s coastal town of Vigata faces a swell of refugees arriving nightly by boat in search of a better life. The whole town is trying to help the migrants while exhausted police try to track down the people smugglers who are getting rich on other people’s misery.

Camilleri describes the situation, almost on our doorstep, with humanity and lucidity.

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Out & About

A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area

Monday

Soroptimist International Amber Valley Firs House Alfreton, The Womens International Service Organisation - a global voice for women, 2nd Monday of the month,, 01773 745082 or 748606 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com St Andrews Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30, The Old School House Swanwick, Term Time, young babies to school age, Contact Sara, 01773 608083 or 07736 927854 Dog Obedience Classes 7-9pm, Pentrich Village Hall, Vacancies for continued classes, Contact Margaret, 07917 854486 The Salvation Army - Friends and Fellowship 2pm, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Except bank Holidays, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@ salvationarmy.org.uk Amber Valley Voices 7.30pm, Swanwick Sports College, The Delves. Friendly Community Choir, Contact Angie, 07425 136017 Toddler Group 10 - 11.30am, Church of Christ, Riddings, www.oscari.org, enquiries@oscari.org

Tuesday

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com Ripley & District U3A 11am, The Angel, Ripley, 4th Tuesday of the month Amber Friendship Group 2.30-4.30pm, Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, Entertainment & Afternoon Tea, 2nd tuesday of the month, 01773 604204 Dance Group 8.30-10.30pm, Riddings Community Centre, Come and join a friendly Group Coffee Morning 10-12pm, Swanwick Baptist Church, Coffee, Chat and Crafts Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group 9.15-10.45am, Old School House, Swanwick, Term Time, Contact Angela, 01773 606329 Luncheon Club, Swanwick Methodist Church Ring for more details, Contact Gill, 01773 607860 Starter and Sweet Lunches 12-2pm, St James Church, Riddings, 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Mrs Allsopp, 01773 607590 Somercotes Choral Society 7.15pm, Swanwick School & Sports , No auditions, a great hobby. We perform 2 x concerts per year. , Contact David, 07949 322717 Pentrich Historical Society 7.15pm, Pentrich Village Hall, 3rd Tuesday of the month, September - June. Talks on various historical subjects and light refreshments served £3 per meeting, Contact Michael Parkin, 01773 603071 Craft Group 10-12pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org Over 50’s club 10-12pm, Riddings Park Community Centre, Cuppa, Bingo,, Raffle and a chat Somercotes St Thomas Ladies Group 8-10pm, Somercotes Village Hall, Not the first Tuesday. New members welcome, just turn up on the night and the group will be very pleased to meet you.

Pentrich WI .30-9.30pm, Pentrich Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the month, New members always welcome, Contact Julie, 01773 540350

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Tuesday (cont...)

The Salvation Army - Car and Share Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30am, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Except bank Holidays, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky. owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday

Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group 11am-11.30am, Watchorn Church, Further details www. watchornchurch.com, Contact Judith Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm, Somerlea Park astro pitch, Contact Ben, 07972 9277236 Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282 AVRUFC Senior Section 7-8.30pm, Amber Valley RUFC, For Training during closed season, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Baby Group 1-3pm, Pinxton Nursery School, All under 1’s welcome, 01773 863105 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Over 50’s Sequence Dancing 2-4pm, Riddings Community Centre, Small friendly group. Light Exercise & Friendship. Raffle, Tea & Biscuits. , 01773 607907 Greenhillocks Fellowship 2-4pm, Wood Street Methodist, Over 50’s club, Contact David, 01773 423854 Swanwick Men’s Shed 3.30pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members.

Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305 Swanwick Reading Group 7pm, Boot & Slipper, Swanwick, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Contact Gary, 07941 766448, garynwood@hotmail.com Zumba Fitness 8pm - 8.45pm, Somercotes Parish Hall, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 Swanwick WI, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Swanwick, Varied programme, Visitors welcome , Contact Joan Poulter, 01773 607068 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Riddings Community Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest

Thursday

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com Leabrooks Art Club 7-9pm, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 60370 Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@gmail.com Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome. No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391

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Friday (cont...)

Breastfeeding Group 12.30-2.30pm, The Genesis Centre, Make new friends, discuss any issues you may have, 01629 533735 Ripley Poetry Reading Group 2-4pm, Ripley Library, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247 Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Carry-together Sling Library 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www. facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Alfreton & District British Legion 7.15pm, Palmer-Morewood Club, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Mike, abrbl@gmail.com Ripley & District U3A, 2pm, St Josephs Church Hall Open speaker meetings, u3asites.org.uk/Ripley Swanwick Men’s Shed 3.30pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members.

Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305 Social Café 12-2pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, Lunch served, £3.50 for 3 courses, enquiries@oscari.org Coffee Morning for All 9.30-11.30am, Riddings Park Community Centre, All ages welcome, come and enjoy and make new friends Ripley Classical Music Group, Evenings, Field Terrace Community Centre4, Ripley, Meets twice a month, Contact Philip Outram, 01773 746939 The Salvation Army -Sing and Play 9.30-11.00am, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 0-2 years, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@ salvationarmy.org.uk Zumba Fitness 6pm - 6.45pm, Fizzio Fit, Swanwick, DE5 3QY, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 Somercotes PPG Community Café, 10.30am till lunchtime, Somercotes Medical Centre, Coffee/tea and biscuits just 50p Derby Roundabout Social Club 8-11pm, Rolls Royce Club, Moorways, Derby, DE24 9HY, A club for over 50s who may be Single or Widowed, Divorced or Separated.

We are not a dating club, but a Private Members club that offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone. www.derbyroundabout.club, 07935 441 415, info@derbyroundabout.club

Somercotes PPG Bereavement Support Group, 2 - 3pm, Somercotes Medical Centre, Every 2nd or 4th Friday. If you are feeling a sense of loss, whether from a recent bereavement or one a while ago, come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com Riddings WI 7-9am, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks, 3rd Friday of the month, new members welcome , Contact Marion, 01773 607104 The Salvation Army, Craft & Cake 2-4pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 1st Friday of the month, all materials provided, £1 donation appreciated to cover the costs., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army, Singing by Heart 2-3pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 2nd Friday of the month, Dementia Awareness Group. Come along for a sing along and fellowship., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Zumba Fitness 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Somercotes Parish Hall, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 Friday Kids Club 3.45 - 5.30pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org Somercotes PPG Community Café, 10.30am till lunchtime, Somercotes Medical Centre, Coffee/tea and biscuits just 50p.

Somercotes PPG Carers Support Group, 2 - 3pm, Somercotes Medical Centre, Every 1st and 3rd Friday. Open to ALL who look after any family member or friend who needs supoprt due to illness or frailty

Girlguiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows aged 5 – 7yrs, Brownies aged 7 – 10yrs Guides aged 10 – 14yrs, Rangers aged 14-18yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs+ For more information about joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk and click on ‘get involved’ to register your interest Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Monday to Friday evenings and all-day . Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels, with pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com Ripley and Alfreton Tennis Club Heage Road Ripley DE5 3GG. We meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Further details can be obtained from our Secretary, Mr Dean Latham, on 07986 149810 www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk and on, Facebook as @randatc Sleetmoor United Football Club, Football in the community for ages 5 to Adult of any ability, Mixed, Female and Male teams. FUN FITNESS FRIENDS FOOTBALL., info@ sleetmoorunited.co.uk Bell Ringing At a church near you! Open to all ages (well almost all!) Free training, Contact Peter Jenkinson, 07707 711054, www.derbyda.org.uk/about/

Friday

Saturday

Monthly Coffee Morning 10-12pm, Somercotes Village Hall, 1st Saturday of the month, Homemade cakes, a variety of plants and so much more. Everyone welcome.

Swanwick Men’s Shed, 10am-3pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members. Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305

Sunday

Table Top Sales 10-12pm, Riddings Park Community Centre, Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am £5 per table. First Sunday of the month, Contact Pat, 01773 541794 Amber Valley Junior Rugby 10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Greenwood Archery 10.30am, Pentrich Rd Football Ground, Swanwick, archery@ greenwoodarchers.org Church of Christ Sunday Service 3pm, Church of Christ, Riddings Sunday Lunch 1pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, Sunday Lunch £4.50 for 3 courses, enquiries@oscari.org Swanwick Baptist Church 10.45am, Swanwick Baptist Church, Occasional 6pm Service, other activities are listed on our website., Contact Brian, 01773 833109, www. swanwickbaptist.co.uk The Salvation Army - Friends and Fellowship3pm, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Alfreton Heritage Trust 2-4pm, The Heritage Chapel, Rodgers Lane Cemetary, Alfreton, Collections of photo’s memrobilia, books and videos streaming all afternoon, Contact Secretary, John Rayson, 07925 360718, www. alfretonanddistrictheritagetrust.wordpress.com

Other

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A short but sweet walk from our resident ramble aficionado David of JH Legal. David has provided a little extra information in the description about two of the places we visit on this walk, Pinxton Wharf and St Helen’s Church. I think this local history really adds to the colour of the walk so a big thank you to David!

We begin the walk at Pinxton Wharf. The Boat Inn is very close by and a good spot to stop in for some refreshment. It is dog friendly indoors and out.

We walk along the canal for a short while before branching off across country towards Selston. We enter Selston briefly and walk past St Helen’s Church.

Before heading back across country back towards Pinxton Wharf.

A gentle walk which should take you and your dog around 1½-2 hours to complete. There is a couple of quiet roads so please take care, however most of the walk is on paths and trails. Please wear appropriate footwear and, as always, follow the countryside code.

a gap in a fence along a marked footpath. The path leads to a farm track. Continue along the track to continue up and over a bridge. Shortly after the bridge and just prior to reaching a large metal gate directly in front of you, turn left to walk along a farm track going uphill.

4. At the top of the hill keep ahead into a open field, passing a yellow marker post on your left.

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6. At the far side of this field cross another stile and then continue uphill to a road. Turn left along the road and after a short distance pass the church on your left. (Take a look at St Helens Church which holds the grave of Gypsy King Dan Boswell.[walk to the left hand side of the

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7. Continue to the far side of the field, pass through a gap and continue through a kissing gate. Now continue with a hedge on your left. After some distance follow the path over to the right to meet up with a kissing gate at the far side of the field.

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8. At the bottom of the field keep ahead along a narrow footpath going downhill. At the bottom cross over a railway line and then continue for a short distance to pass through a squeeze gate.

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2. Continue along the footpath passing ‘The Boat Inn’ on your left, until reaching a squeeze gate. Pass through the gate and then bear right. After a very short distance pass through a gap adjacent to a large metal gate and continue straight ahead along a lane keeping the canal on your right.

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The Swanwick Men’s Shed was selected from over 500 sheds to receive this impressive award, which was given in recognition of the fantastic garden project and the amazing work they do supporting Lighthouse Charity group, ValleyCids and the Turner Farm Project, amongst others.

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COOPER’S CORNER This month Barry is banging on about cricket… wait, did I read that right? Cricket?!

During the football season? Now I know the worlds gone mad. It must have been a good Summer for the sport then? Let’s see what Barry has to say.

To regular readers of this column, you’ll note that football tends to be the subject of choice. However, after a memorable few months of England’s major summer sport, it feels only fitting that this month’s waffle should be dedicated to cricket.

What a few months it has been for the England team, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad et all. If you’re a cricket fan then it’s probably been one of the best in living memory, and if you’re not, there’s a fairly good chance that you’ve been captivated by the World Cup and then the Ashes. I know my good lady has become completely infatuated with it, as has one of my good friends – neither cared too much for cricket at the start of the summer – oh how they’re reformed characters now.

Cricket’s a magnificent sport, one of the quintessential English games, played throughout the Commonwealth, with arguably its biggest rivalry being that between the two countries which contest the Ashes.

And boy has it delivered.

First up, it was that magnificent early July afternoon at Lord’s when Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer somehow led England to a first World Cup title in the One Day format of the game over New Zealand in the most dramatic of circumstances. That engaged a nation, it gave the whole country something to celebrate amid all the chaotic nonsense generated by those in Westminster and the whole Brexit shambles.

Cricket is like no other sport, even football struggles to generate the pure, dramatic fluctuations - the games that operate within a game, how one wicket can change the course of an entire outcome. It’s unrivalled and I mean that with the greatest respects to others.

Unfortunately, like everything else, cricket is reliant on the finances delivered by satellite television and ticket sales, so while having an Ashes series just a couple of weeks after a home World Cup was far from ideal for the players, it was a necessity from the point of view of England and Wales’ Cricket Board’s bean counters.

Once again, it delivered in spades.

We can debate all day long the merits of the Ashes being played so close to a World Cup, but in truth, for England to come out of it unbeaten is a success in itself. I was at Headingley to see the team bowled out for 67 on that Friday afternoon, walking away into the sultry Leeds evening, believing the Test and Ashes were gone.

The one man who didn’t was Ben Stokes and his heroic colleague, Jack Leach. Stokes’ innings to see England win that match was as good as it gets, it was memorable to say the least.

Watching from Trent Bridge, who were playing Yorkshire in the Twenty20 competition, nobody amid the 16,000 cared what was happening out in the middle that day, we were all trying to follow the action from Leeds – the team had captivated a nation, again, just like in 2005.

Yes, England may not have been able to win the little urn outright this summer and reclaim it from those pesky Aussies, but we’ve won a World Cup and drawn an Ashes series in the space of three months.

That’s something to be proud of, those players are ones to herald, to be proud of and cricket has shown that we can all love it. What an absolute delight it’s been.

Now, if we could just get more of it on terrestrial for the masses to see (and don’t get me started on the Hundred)...

Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinty Mirror

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