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Tell us what you think of this episode The interviews that form this episode are all with members, players and officials of Pontarddulais Cricket Club. This year, the club celebrates its 150th Year and as part of its celebrations it has published a book covering the history of the club from 1976 to 2026. We would like to thank the following individuals for sharing their memories and stories with us: Ben Roberts Keith Griffiths Meirion Bishop Matthew Fisher Nigel Rogers Alun Wyn Evans Mark Davies Iestyn Rees Gary Thomas Phil Williams Ollie, Morgan and Dylan Ian Owen Robert Croft If you are interested in getting hold of a copy of the book talked about in the episode or if you are interested in some of the celebratory events lined up for the 150th anniversary celebrations you can contact Ben Roberts and / or Martin Lewis at the following email: [email protected]

Tell us what you think of this episode In the week of his funeral, this episode focuses on the contribution to the game of cricket of Glamorgan legend and English cricket administrator extraordinaire, Hugh Morris MBE. There have, of course, been numerous obituaries written since his untimely passing.  There are links to the most significant of these below: https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4422639/hugh-morris-obituary https://www.bbc.co.uk/sporhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/28/hugh-morris-former-england-cricketer-ecb-chief-dies-62t/cricket/articles/cd6xq1v6l76o https://glamorgancricket.com/news/hugh-morris-a-tribute https://my.blundells.org/obclub/obclub/obituaries/morris_hugh.htm This conversation was recorded for an online meeting of Glamorgan CCC supporters in late 2023.

Tell us what you think of this episode Bhavya Dhoshi left his home in cricket-mad Kolkata to study media at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He is now a key member of Glamorgan’s media team. The podcast caught up with him before Christmas to talk about the interesting times ahead for the county and for Welsh Fire under the new joint ownership of Glamorgan and Washington Freedom.  He also shared insights in what it is like to do media interviews and clips for Glamorgan – and which Glamorgan players are the most fun to work with! And he talked about his love of St Fagans Cricket Club. But, to begin, Bhavya offered a fascinating insight in the culture of cricket back home in India. Presented by Greg Lewis.

Tell us what you think of this episode In this second installment of our review of 2025 we listen to clips from a number of episodes covering a range of subjects.  These are: The Nantgarw China Cup The Aboriginal Touring side of 1868 Sir Geoffrey Boycott's memories of playing at St Helens in Swansea The Gorseinon Cricket Club women's volunteers Glamorgan's oldest follower Dr  Dr Subrahmanyam Ganesh  We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the podcast over the last year.  If you have a story or would like your club to feature then just contact us @welshcricketpod, on Facebook at the Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast OR by email on [email protected]

Tell us what you think of this episode This week's episode is the first of two looking back at some of the highlights of the podcast over the past year.

Tell us what you think of this episode  The medical research carried out by Dr David Owen OBE into Parkinson’s Disease has helped countless people around the world.  But, away of the lab, it’s a love of cricket which has kept him going.  And that includes a vivid memory of a hundred partnership he shared with Geoffrey Boycott in the 1980s. It’s a great story and as Dr Owen notes, “he was as difficult as one might have imagined!”.  In this episode, Dr Owen shares his memories of that innings and subsequent meetings with Boycott, and much more: watching Don Shepherd versus Richie Benaud, chatting to Wes Hall about one special match, playing with Peter May, and umpiring Stuart Broad and Samit Patel.  Presented by Greg Lewis.

Tell us what you think of this episode  It was 1956 when Dr Subrahmanyam Ganesh arrived in Wales from India to work in the NHS.  He was already a fan of Glamorgan, having followed their 1948 County Championship win on the radio. Wilf Wooller was one of his favourite players.  On leaving India, his father told him: “Don't be a stranger in your adopted country. Become a useful member of the community and give something back in return.”  This he did – and more! He became a much-respected GP in Merthyr Tydfil (even attending the terrible aftermath of the Aberfan disaster), a long-standing Rotarian, and a dedicated follower of Glamorgan CCC.  Now 96, he made it to every Glammy home game of the 2025 season.  Presented by Greg Lewis. For further information and a wonderful BBC interview with Dr Ganesh you can go here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/KmmR515k2tpQFGm5X00MQc/meet-ganesh-one-of-the-welsh-valley-s-first-asian-doctors And here you can find some more interviews with the Dr on a South Asian Oral History website: https://southasianbritain.org/oral-histories/subramanyam-ganesh/

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode, the longest ever in the history of our podcast, we hear almost 50 contributors share their memories of the St Helen's ground in Swansea. Now no longer a cricket venue, St Helen's has been at the heart of Glamorgan's journey as a first class county and has hosted many famous games and famous names as well as cricketing exploits that reverberate through the history of the game of cricket itself. Contributions include those by: Andrew Hignell, pre-eminent historian of cricket in Wales Mal Pope, singer, radio dj and composer Fred Raffle (long time blind supporter of Glamorgan CCC) Peter Hybart (ex CEO of Cricket Wales) Dan Cherry (CEO of Glamorgan) Mark Rhyderch-Roberts (Chair, Glamorgan CCC) Alan Wilkins (President, Glamorgan CCC) Ken Lewis (Glamorgan's oldest living player) Steve Watkin Dean Cosker Tony Cottee Ossie Wheatley Tony Lewis Hugh Morris Alan Butcher Matt Maynard David Hemp Alan Jones Waqar Younis Jack Russel David Gower Sir Geoffrey Boycott Max Boyce

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we talk to the 6 remaining members of the Gowerton Cricket Club Team who made history by being the first welsh club to win the prestigious Haig Village Trophy in 1975. Those players are: John Morris John Richards Mike Rowlands Colin Airey Adrian Daniel and Edward Bevan The players talk about the team as a whole, the reasons for their success in the competition and the different games they played along the way to get to the final at Lords as well as the final itself. We also talk about the 5 players from the side who are sadly no longer alive.  They were: Graham Young Teifion Davies Robert Evans Wayne Harries and Bill Thomas The competition remains to this day.  Those interested in learning a little bit more about it can go here: https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/ The scorecard for the final can be found here: https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/1975-village-cup-final-gowerton-v-isleham/

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we meet and talk to members of Swansea Cricket Club about their memories of playing at the iconic St Helen's ground, their feelings about cricket coming to an end there and their hopes and plans for a new future for the club. Ex players contributing to the podcats are: Huw Rees Andrew Roe Steve Meredith John Courtney Stuart Owen Paul Jones We also speak to current club secretary Chris Hamilton Smith, Chair Mike Hayden and Treasurer Steve Davies

Tell us what you think of this episode As Glamorgan celebrate gaining promotion to Division One of the County Championship, we talk to fans about their memories of the season and their hopes for next year. Many of the club’s followers have been attending games since the 1950s and 1960s. They’ve seen the highs and the lows. To whom do they attribute this season’s red ball success and how well do they think the squad is prepared for the challenges of the top tier?

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we talk to Nick Evans and Bill Carne about the premier cup competition of the Pembrokeshire area, The Harrison-Allen Bowl. We talk, first, to Nick Evans who has served on the Prmbrokeshire County Club Committee for over 30 years and has a cricketing history of nearly 75 years in the County. Then we chat to Bill Carne; reporter, radio show host and driving force behind the website Pembrokeshire sport: http://www.pembrokeshiresport.co.uk/ We hear about the history of the competition, the trophy itself, famous games and performances and clubs that have competed in the final. Sadly, thus year's bowl final was rearranged twice and was still defeated by the weather so has been postponed until next season.  We will do our best to bring you that game.

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we meet and talk to Mike Price, longstanding member of Cimla Cricket Club who has researched the club's history and published it in a small pamphlet. Tom Roberts, scorer at the club from its inception in 1925, bequeathed a complete collection of scorebooks for the club to Mike who has taken an interest in the history of the club ever since. He talks a little, first, about the village of Cimla before talking about the history of the club, starting in 1925. Later in the episode we talk to Stuart and Steve Jones, father and son, who have both given many years service to Cimla.

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we speak to the sister of Mark Portsmouth, longstanding Chair of Mumbles Cricket Club, about her memories of growing up with him. She is joined on the recordings by the following: John Blythe (Secretary of Mumbles Cricket Club) Jaimie Thomas (Mumbles Cricket Club) Jerry Steele (President Mumbles Cricket Club) Clive Henson (Chairman, Langland Bay Golf Club) Alan Bagnall (Mumbles Cricket Club) Mike Bagnall (Mumbles Cricket Club) You can read the obituary notice placed on the Mumbles Cricket Club website at the time of his death here: https://www.mumblescricket.com/?p=18892 Local Mumbles history project, 'The Story of Mumbles', honoured him in this following article: https://www.storyofmumbles.org.uk/catalogue_item/tribute-to-mark-pompey-portsmouth-may-1957-10-september-2024

Tell us what you think of this episode In this episode we talk to aspiring professional cricketer Henry Hurle about his development and his success playing for the Cardiff UCCE (Universiytes Centre for Cricket Excellence) In particular, we talk about the team's success this season in winning the British Universities and College Sport Cricket Trophy. If you are feeling brave, below is the 6 hours 29 minute recording of the final at Wormsley Cricket Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYkCgYrvncs Here is a brief profile of Henry from the Glamorgan website: https://glamorgancricket.com/squad-profile/henry-hurle