The programme of evening talks in the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket at the SWALEC Stadium has been confirmed for the coming months. starting on October 2nd at 7pm with a talk by Keith Exton, the Head Groundsman at Glamorgan's headquarters.
The series of events begins on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm with a talk by Keith Exton about the wickets at the SWALEC Stadium, with his presentation including a visit out into the middle, to see at first-hand the work of Keith and his hard-working colleagues on the Stadium's groundstaff's expertise.
The full programme is as follows:
Wednesday, Oct 2nd at 7pm "The man in the middle" - Keith Exton talks about the wickets at the SWALEC Stadium.
Thursday, Oct 24th at 7.30pm "An Evening with Don Shepherd" - the Glamorgan legend reminisces on his illustrious playing career.
Tuesday, Nov 12th at 7.30pm "Like father, like son" - Jeff and Simon Jones talk about their playing careers with England and Glamorgan.
Wednesday, Dec 4th at 7.30pm "Life after cricket" - Dan Cherry, Ian Thomas and Andrew Davies reflect on their careers after playing for Glamorgan.
The provisional speakers for 2014 are as follows:
Early Jan at 7.30pm "Cricketers Brave" - an illustrated talk by Andrew Hignell about Glamorgan's cricketers involved in the two World Wars.
Late Jan at 7.30pm "Double international" - MJK Smith the former England and cricketer and rugby international reflects on his life in sport.
Mid Feb at 7.30pm "An Evening with Ossie Wheatley" - the man who lad Glamorgan to victory over the 1964 Australians reflects on his career with the Welsh county.
Tickets for each event cost £4 if purchased before the day of the event, or £5 on the day itself. Tickets can be obtained from the Reception in the Really Welsh Pavilion during normal office hours on weekdays. Please enquire about parking when you purchase your ticket. For further information, please ring 419380 or send an email to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk
