Women of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to take up walking cricket for the social and health benefits.
Somerset Cricket Foundation has been running free weekly sessions for women at the YMCA in Highbridge, with sessions also available at other county locations.
Walking cricket is an adapted version of the conventional game and is played at a slower pace, making it suitable for all. The foundation said it aims to promote fitness and support mental health.
“The social aspect is just as important as the cricket. So many of the people I’ve met here have become friends,” said Penny, who attends the Highbridge sessions.
The foundation runs ten walking cricket hubs across Somerset in locations including Wells, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.
Mixed sessions where men and women play together are available…
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