Somerset Cricket Museum
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Fulfilling our educational brief, we once again took the Somerset Cricket Museum out of the CACG today, this time to Ruishton, where we were warmly welcomed by the Taunton and District Friendship Club, at the Ruishton Village Hall.
The presentation by Patrick Draycott covered the history of SCCC.
The presentation by Patrick Draycott covered the history of SCCC.
March 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Fulfilling our educational brief, we once again took the Somerset Cricket Museum out of the CACG today, this time to Ruishton, where we were warmly welcomed by the Taunton and District Friendship Club, at the Ruishton Village Hall.
The presentation by Patrick Draycott covered the history of SCCC.
The presentation by Patrick Draycott covered the history of SCCC.
Once again the Somerset Cricket Museum welcomed members of the Walkers and Talkers into the Museum. As a follow on from International Women’s Day, we talked about some lesser known but equally important stories related to the Somerset Women players &
then looked at a joint testimonial tie from 1984
then looked at a joint testimonial tie from 1984
March 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Once again the Somerset Cricket Museum welcomed members of the Walkers and Talkers into the Museum. As a follow on from International Women’s Day, we talked about some lesser known but equally important stories related to the Somerset Women players &
then looked at a joint testimonial tie from 1984
then looked at a joint testimonial tie from 1984
So pleased that so many Walkers and Talkers visited the Somerset Cricket Museum this morning to be introduced to the Museum Trustees and listen to a short talk on the I Zingari display.
February 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
So pleased that so many Walkers and Talkers visited the Somerset Cricket Museum this morning to be introduced to the Museum Trustees and listen to a short talk on the I Zingari display.
Delighted to welcome members of the Taunton Vale Rotary Club to the Somerset Cricket Museum this evening. The group spent about an hour in the Museum before moving on to Wildwood in the centre of town for dinner.
We discussed the history of the Museum and looked at the stories behind three bats.
We discussed the history of the Museum and looked at the stories behind three bats.
February 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Delighted to welcome members of the Taunton Vale Rotary Club to the Somerset Cricket Museum this evening. The group spent about an hour in the Museum before moving on to Wildwood in the centre of town for dinner.
We discussed the history of the Museum and looked at the stories behind three bats.
We discussed the history of the Museum and looked at the stories behind three bats.
Once again, we were pleased to welcome the Walkers and Talkers to the Somerset Cricket Museum along with their guest speaker Tim Munton.
Topic for today : Somerset County Cricket Club wicket keepers. Mike Unwin highlighted the records of 6 of our ‘keepers over the years.
Topic for today : Somerset County Cricket Club wicket keepers. Mike Unwin highlighted the records of 6 of our ‘keepers over the years.
February 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Once again, we were pleased to welcome the Walkers and Talkers to the Somerset Cricket Museum along with their guest speaker Tim Munton.
Topic for today : Somerset County Cricket Club wicket keepers. Mike Unwin highlighted the records of 6 of our ‘keepers over the years.
Topic for today : Somerset County Cricket Club wicket keepers. Mike Unwin highlighted the records of 6 of our ‘keepers over the years.
Despite the rain, we were pleased to again welcome the Walkers and Talkers to the Somerset Cricket Museum this morning. David Wood, our curator, enthralled the visitors with one of his usual witty talks.
Also on display was our new Somerset Women display, which was enjoyed by the visitors.
Also on display was our new Somerset Women display, which was enjoyed by the visitors.
January 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Despite the rain, we were pleased to again welcome the Walkers and Talkers to the Somerset Cricket Museum this morning. David Wood, our curator, enthralled the visitors with one of his usual witty talks.
Also on display was our new Somerset Women display, which was enjoyed by the visitors.
Also on display was our new Somerset Women display, which was enjoyed by the visitors.
Ok, we took the Somerset Cricket Museum ‘up the road’ this morning to the Gloucestershire Walkers and Talkers with guest speaker Charlie Ross. Here discussing one of the oldest bats (1885) we have in the Somerset Cricket Museum.
January 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ok, we took the Somerset Cricket Museum ‘up the road’ this morning to the Gloucestershire Walkers and Talkers with guest speaker Charlie Ross. Here discussing one of the oldest bats (1885) we have in the Somerset Cricket Museum.
Looking after the children/grandchildren at home over the holiday period? Wanting something different to do and keep them amused?
Well - take them on a virtual tour of the @somcrickmuseum and download/work through the Museum Scavenger Hunt available here
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Well - take them on a virtual tour of the @somcrickmuseum and download/work through the Museum Scavenger Hunt available here
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Somerset Cricket Museum – Virtual Tour
Looking for something to do during the School Holidays? Download and complete our Virtual Tour Museum Scavenger Hunt. Simply download the attached worksheet and using the Virtual Tour below, wander…
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December 23, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Looking after the children/grandchildren at home over the holiday period? Wanting something different to do and keep them amused?
Well - take them on a virtual tour of the @somcrickmuseum and download/work through the Museum Scavenger Hunt available here
somersetcricketmuseum.co.uk/somerset-cri...
Well - take them on a virtual tour of the @somcrickmuseum and download/work through the Museum Scavenger Hunt available here
somersetcricketmuseum.co.uk/somerset-cri...
Lovely to see the Somerset Cricket Museum full of Walkers and Talkers this morning, with David Wood, our Curator giving a talk on the 10 x 10 wicket takers, ahead of their Q&A with Keith Parsons and their Christmas Lunch.
December 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Lovely to see the Somerset Cricket Museum full of Walkers and Talkers this morning, with David Wood, our Curator giving a talk on the 10 x 10 wicket takers, ahead of their Q&A with Keith Parsons and their Christmas Lunch.
Once again the Somerset Cricket Museum is very grateful to Mr. Duncan Sperring for his annual review.
I have posted his 2024 report here
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I have posted his 2024 report here
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SCCC Cricket Season Reviews
2022 Season Review contributed by Duncan Sperring 2023 Season Review contributed by Duncan Sperring 2024 Season Review contributed by Duncan Sperring
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December 14, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Once again the Somerset Cricket Museum is very grateful to Mr. Duncan Sperring for his annual review.
I have posted his 2024 report here
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I have posted his 2024 report here
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Lovely to have a visit this morning from the Somerset Cricket Foundation/ Reminiscence Learning group to the Somerset Cricket Museum as part of their activities followed by table tennis, carpet Curling and activity based bingo in the Long Room.
December 9, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Lovely to have a visit this morning from the Somerset Cricket Foundation/ Reminiscence Learning group to the Somerset Cricket Museum as part of their activities followed by table tennis, carpet Curling and activity based bingo in the Long Room.
Nice little teaspoon to add to the Museum collection
December 7, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Nice little teaspoon to add to the Museum collection
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November 30, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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We were delighted to welcome guests from the Devon and Somerset Law Society to the Museum recently, for a drinks reception ahead of their dinner in the Long Room. Also visiting us was the High Sheriff of Somerset, Robert Beckley QPM, who was their guest speaker for the evening.
Brilliant feedback!
Brilliant feedback!
November 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM
We were delighted to welcome guests from the Devon and Somerset Law Society to the Museum recently, for a drinks reception ahead of their dinner in the Long Room. Also visiting us was the High Sheriff of Somerset, Robert Beckley QPM, who was their guest speaker for the evening.
Brilliant feedback!
Brilliant feedback!
Some more Western Storm memorabilia donated to the @somcrickmuseum.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Some more Western Storm memorabilia donated to the @somcrickmuseum.bsky.social
Thanks that the Chair of Mark Cricket Club for his research into the history of the Club which has been updated on the Club History section of our website.
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Mark Cricket Club – Club History
Mark Cricket Club was established as a part of village life in 1885, with a cricket match at the annual Mark Village Festival which also incorporated a village tea in the afternoon and dance in the…
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November 24, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Thanks that the Chair of Mark Cricket Club for his research into the history of the Club which has been updated on the Club History section of our website.
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Another donation to add to our growing collection of women’s cricket memorabilia- a 2017 Western Storm KSL shirt.
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Another donation to add to our growing collection of women’s cricket memorabilia- a 2017 Western Storm KSL shirt.
We are very grateful for the donation of these two tankards originally owned by the founder of the Mendip Acorn Cricket Club, Somerset
November 19, 2024 at 6:11 PM
We are very grateful for the donation of these two tankards originally owned by the founder of the Mendip Acorn Cricket Club, Somerset
Hello BlueSky from the @somcrickmuseum.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Hello BlueSky from the @somcrickmuseum.bsky.social