THE PRIMARY CLUB

CRICKET...

Visit to the Liverpool Victoria County match between Durham and Yorkshire on Saturday 15 July 2006

Thanks to a grant from the Primary Club 8 blind cricket fans and their escorts went to their first ever county cricket match on Saturday 15 July.  The weather was absolutely glorious but we were all rather apprehensive about what to expect from the day.

It was stupendously brilliant!  The staff at Durham County Cricket Club could not have been more helpful.  The arrangements they made were magnificent.  We had our own accommodation in the Lumley Lounge which was superb.

This is what we got up to on the day: -

• Each group of 4 blind people had their own commentator for the day.  They were able to follow every ball and ask questions when necessary.
• Our Primary Club cheque was presented to us by Durham County cricketer Mark Davies.
• We were able to use the Member’s Lounge for lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
• Two of our group were so impressed that they have become members of the County Cricket Club.
• We were given a range of cricket equipment to feel and put on.  Most had never experienced this.
• During the tea interval we were able to walk onto the field to get an impression of the distance from the boundary to the wicket.
• All of those who attended want to return for more county cricket. 

Grateful thanks were expressed by all to Durham County Cricket Club and to the Primary Club whose generosity has made this visit possible.

George Glass, Chairman of BlindVoice UK, is a keen cricket fan.  He never misses a ball when Test Matches are on the radio and has an impressive knowledge of the game.  But he describes his day at the Riverside as the best cricketing day of his life.  He can’t wait to get back there for more and is full of praise for all those who made the whole day so enjoyable.