WELCOME TO OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN CRICKET!
The Stourbridge & District Cricket Society has embarked on its 48th winter season of get-togethers with significant guest speakers from the world of cricket.
In the possible guise of our Christmas Santa, we look forward to welcoming former England cricketer Bill Athey on 19 December.
Unless stated otherwise, the Society normally meets on the third Thursday evening between October and March in the pavilion of Stourbridge Cricket Club. Non-members of the Society are welcome – a fee of £5 is payable at the door.
In the possible guise of our Christmas Santa, we look forward to welcoming former England cricketer Bill Athey on 19 December.
Unless stated otherwise, the Society normally meets on the third Thursday evening between October and March in the pavilion of Stourbridge Cricket Club. Non-members of the Society are welcome – a fee of £5 is payable at the door.
BARONESS RACHAEL HEYHOE FLINT
A commemorative blue plaque (click on image to enlarge) has been installed on the family home of Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint.
The plaque honours her achievements both in establishing the game of women’s cricket and her philanthropy in the Wolverhampton community. The plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Wolverhampton Claire Darke together with Rachael’s son, Ben Flint at a ceremony which took place on 30 August 2019.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to unveil this plaque, all the family are, and it’s a lovely symbol on the house she loved dearly and made so many wonderful achievements during her final 46 years,” said Ben, who has spent the last two years arranging (from his base in Singapore) for the plaque to celebrate his mother’s achievements.
He was supported in his endeavours by the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation and the Wolverhampton History and Heritage Society. Representing Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at the ceremony was club director John Gough, who said: “She did so much for Wolverhampton; she lifted the profile of the city and was a proud citizen. Wolverhampton has been a poorer city without her.”
Rachael Heyhoe Flint is one of more than 100 Black Country-born First-class Cricketers to be featured in the forthcoming book to celebrate the Society’s Jubilee. Please use the contact form if you would like to receive further information about the book.
The plaque honours her achievements both in establishing the game of women’s cricket and her philanthropy in the Wolverhampton community. The plaque was unveiled by the Mayor of Wolverhampton Claire Darke together with Rachael’s son, Ben Flint at a ceremony which took place on 30 August 2019.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to unveil this plaque, all the family are, and it’s a lovely symbol on the house she loved dearly and made so many wonderful achievements during her final 46 years,” said Ben, who has spent the last two years arranging (from his base in Singapore) for the plaque to celebrate his mother’s achievements.
He was supported in his endeavours by the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation and the Wolverhampton History and Heritage Society. Representing Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at the ceremony was club director John Gough, who said: “She did so much for Wolverhampton; she lifted the profile of the city and was a proud citizen. Wolverhampton has been a poorer city without her.”
Rachael Heyhoe Flint is one of more than 100 Black Country-born First-class Cricketers to be featured in the forthcoming book to celebrate the Society’s Jubilee. Please use the contact form if you would like to receive further information about the book.
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