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Walking Cricket: A Game for Everyone
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| Initiative Overview | Women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take up walking cricket for its social and health benefits. The Somerset Cricket Federation has been running free weekly sessions for women at the YMCA in Highbridge, with additional sessions available at other county locations. |
| What is Walking Cricket? | Walking cricket is an adapted version of the conventional game, played at a slower pace, making it accessible to everyone. The Somerset Cricket Foundation aims to promote fitness and support mental health through these sessions. |
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| Broader Impact | The foundation runs ten walking cricket hubs across Somerset, including locations like Wells, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Mixed sessions where men and women play together are also available. |
| Community Activation Officer Insights | Mustafa Shaikh: “We want to encourage more physical activity to help with other challenges around healthy living and mental health. Walking cricket is having a massive impact on people’s lives, and we just want to get the message out there that cricket can be for everyone and you can have a lot of fun.” |