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Calling all Scottish Women and Girls' Cricket enthusiasts! Join the FREE online Open Forum tomorrow (Tuesday) 7-8.30pm :
us06web.zoom.us/j/82379666064
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Calling all Scottish Women and Girls' Cricket enthusiasts! Join the FREE online Open Forum tomorrow (Tuesday) 7-8.30pm :
us06web.zoom.us/j/82379666064
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Calling all Scottish Women and Girls' Cricket enthusiasts! Join the FREE online Open Forum tomorrow (Tuesday) 7-8.30pm :
us06web.zoom.us/j/82379666064
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To join the Open Forum on Tuesday 11th November at 7pm, use this zoom link:
us06web.zoom.us/j/82379666064
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FREE online webinar Wed 5th Nov 12-1.30pm. To register (get the link) go to:
events.humanitix.com/november-web...
Four short presentations and questions. Great speakers: Christian Krekel,Team Kinetic,Laura Shobiye,Janine Partington and colleagues.
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@vssn1.bsky.social
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Shubham Jain
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CfP open for
@cricketacademic.bsky.social
Conference
@hugheshall.bsky.social
@cam.ac.uk
!
@rafnicholson.bsky.social
@drcricket.bsky.social
@bayfirth.bsky.social
@bssh.bsky.social
@sportinhistorypod.bsky.social
@jeremylonsdale.bsky.social
@russinthezone.bsky.social
idrottsforum.org/call-for-pap...
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Call for Papers | Cricket Research Network Annual Conference | Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge (overlooking Fenner’s Cricket Ground), February 26, 2026. Call ends November 21, 2025
What looms on the horizon for cricket in 2026? In England & Wales we are contending with new ownership of The Hundred teams and the threat of player strikes in the Men’s County Championship, while loo...
https://idrottsforum.org/call-for-papers-cricket-research-network-annual-conference-hughes-hall-university-of-cambridge-overlooking-fenners-cricket-ground-february-26-2026-call-ends-november-21-2025/
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FREE online webinar Wed 5th Nov 12-1.30pm. To register (get the link) go to:
events.humanitix.com/november-web...
Four short presentations and questions. Great speakers: Christian Krekel,Team Kinetic,Laura Shobiye,Janine Partington and colleagues.
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@vssn1.bsky.social
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Raf Nicholson
13 days ago
Hopes and dreams from India's World Cup victory. Me for The Guardian:
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India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely
India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots up
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/03/india-world-cup-win-can-set-a-new-world-order-in-womens-cricket-if-it-spends-money-wisely
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BTO Scotland
13 days ago
This is a wonderful record to break and it's all down to our many volunteers out there helping to gather incredibly valuable data- thanks to everyone that has helped!
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CRICKETher
14 days ago
On the CRICKETher Weekly: * Where next for Lottie’s England? * Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain? * How India triumphed in the
#CWC25
final * Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?
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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 293 - India Win the WC; What Went Wrong for England & Australia?
YouTube video by CRICKETher
https://youtu.be/CdKOtiuQQpY
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Raf Nicholson
14 days ago
What a day! Congratulations India 🏆
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India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa fall short
India won their first Women’s World Cup as the hosts held off South Africa by 52 runs in the final, sparking scenes of joy in Navi Mumbai
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/02/india-south-africa-womens-cricket-world-cup-match-report
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Interested in finding out more about Scottish Women’s cricket?
@cricketacademic.bsky.social
@crickether.com
Register for Open Forum here:
swagcrn.eventbrite.co.uk
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For more information about the Scottish Women and Girls' Cricket Research Network please go to
www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cricket-research
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Calling Scottish Women's Cricket enthusiasts! To register for the Open Forum please go to:
swagcrn.eventbrite.co.uk
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CRICKETher
21 days ago
On the CRICKETher Weekly: * England beat NZ * Farewell Sophie Devine * Alana King’s masterclass v SA * Our revised semi-final predictions * Has this World Cup changed the game?
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The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 292: England beat New Zealand; Sophie Devine; Revised Predictions
YouTube video by CRICKETher
https://youtu.be/c9CN9vWbDOo
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Cymru Women’s Sport
24 days ago
We’re at
@glamcricket.bsky.social
Cricket Wales Women and girls’ in cricket conference today! Come and say hello. Our board member Ria Burrage Male will also be speaking at the conference. Great to have the opportunity to discuss opportunities for cricket to reach more women and girls 🏏
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CRICKETher
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Women's World Cup - Qualification Analysis 🏏
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British Library
23 days ago
Secret Maps opens today! 🤫 🗺️ From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years. Book now:
bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
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Cricket Research Network
23 days ago
PANEL: Cricket, Gambling and Match-Fixing 29 October 2025 5pm-6pm (London time - GMT) Chair:
@stevemenary.bsky.social
Panelists: Dr Minhyeok Tak – Loughborough University, Anca-Maria Ghergel – Sheffield Hallam University, Will Gunn – Sporting Solutions Open to all. DM us for the Teams link!
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Raf Nicholson
23 days ago
Featuring Sophie Devine and some thoughts on the Great Post-Ashes Rebuild. Me for
@theguardian.com
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England in Women’s World Cup semi-finals but questions remain for Charlotte Edwards
Having achieved the minimum expectation a dead rubber against New Zealand offers a chance to build confidence before meeting Australia or South Africa in the last four
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/24/england-womens-world-cup-semi-finals-charlotte-edwards
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Raf Nicholson
about 1 month ago
England lurch from one disaster to another, yet somehow are top of the table. Make it make sense 🤯
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Rain saves England at Women’s World Cup and ruins Pakistan hopes of historic win
Pakistan came agonisingly close to their first ODI win against England in Colombo before torrential rain curtailed their hopes of making history
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/15/england-pakistan-womens-world-cup-match-report-cricket
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Thanks to partners Bayfirth Research CIC,
@sportingheritage.bsky.social
& Cricket Scotland, a small part of 'Catching History' was published this week - access it at
www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cricket-research
. Director Dr Fiona Reid & Cricket Scotland Partners.(Credit:Cricket Scotland/Ian Jacobs)
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Pleased to share ‘Catching History’ with ICC Female Leaders Summit in Glasgow yesterday.We had a brilliant session with Maree Todd as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week. Some of leaders are pictured below. Photo:Cricket Scotland/Ian Jacobs
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BSSH
about 1 month ago
An amazing night at the home of cricket for the presentation of the Cricket Society and BSSH Howard Milton Award to Neil Robinson. A fascinating insight into some of the challenges and enjoyment of curating.
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Celebrating Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week? Why not take a look at our research into the formation of the Scottish Women’s International cricket team? How far the team has come in 25 years!
www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cricket-research
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Women's Cricket Research
In 2024-25 Bayfirth Research CIC is leading a project
https://www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cricket-research
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Raf Nicholson
about 1 month ago
It's raining in Colombo, so why not catch up on our webinar from earlier in the week about the
@bayfirth.bsky.social
Catching History project on the history of women's cricket in Scotland? Featuring interviews with 2 of the first official Scotland women's team.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P13...
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Catching History: Celebrating 25 years (and more) of the Scotland Women's cricket team
YouTube video by Cricket Research Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P13Mh7RwQQ
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CRICKETher
about 1 month ago
Manifesting 2017 today! 🏏
#ENGvSA
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Museums Galleries Scotland
about 1 month ago
Happy Scottish Museums Day! Today we're celebrating the mighty efforts of the museum staff and volunteers who tirelessly research, conserve, interpret, display and promote Scotland’s
#MightyObjects
. A huge well done to the incredible people who make Scotland’s museums special!
#ScottishMuseumsDay
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CRICKETher
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WORLD CUP: England v South Africa: Oftentimes it doesn't feel so glamorous to be South Africa
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WORLD CUP: England v South Africa: Oftentimes it doesn’t feel so glamorous to be South Africa
I woke up at 5am this morning full of excitement for a day I’d been looking forward to for months – I refer, of course, to the release of the new Taylor Swift album Life of a Showgirl o…
https://crickether.com/2025/10/03/world-cup-england-v-south-africa-oftentimes-it-doesnt-feel-so-glamorous-to-be-south-africa/
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Raf Nicholson
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"World Cup cricket has never been so easy." What a strange day.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...
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England off to Cricket World Cup flyer with 10-wicket demolition of South Africa
England romped home with a 10-wicket win in their World Cup opener on Friday, after bowling opponents South Africa out for 69
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/03/england-womens-cricket-world-cup-flyer-10-wicket-demolition-of-south-africa#comments
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CATCHING HISTORY Following the
#NSHD2025
webinar this evening,
www.bayfirth.co.uk/latest-news
has been updated to include recording of the webinar, copy of the report & short video segment about the Catching History project.
@crickether.com
@rafnicholson.bsky.social
@cricketacademic.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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Proud to launch 'Catching History' - celebrating the Scottish Women's Cricket Pioneers of 2000. Join us today at FREE webinar 5-6pm - see below for details.
#NSHD2025
@crickether.com
@sportingheritage.bsky.social
@cricketacademic.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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Fantastic - thanks for sharing this
#NSHD2025
- Catching History project looks at women's cricket history in Scotland - join us to hear more this evening 5-6pm.
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Sporting Heritage CIC
about 2 months ago
There's still time to register! Will you be joining us for our Collections at Risk Study Day in Edinburgh? Why not come along to our next workforce study day event this autumn, tying in with National Sporting Heritage Day? Friday 26th September 2025: 10AM to 3:30 Heart of Midlothian Football Club
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Sporting Heritage CIC
about 2 months ago
We had a fantastic seminar yesterday discussing collections at risk, which is our theme for
#NSHD2025
. Who wants the replay? It will be on our youtube channel very soon! Thanks to our guest speakers and those who joined!
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Raf Nicholson
about 2 months ago
Are you interested in the history of sport? A classic text - Dick Holt's Sport & the British - has been reborn. Join Dick & a panel of historians to discuss the new edition (followed by a drinks reception!) When: 29 September, 5.30pm Where: Senate House, London (or via Zoom) Register below:
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Rewriting Sport and the British
https://www.history.ac.uk/news-events/events/rewriting-sport-british#:~:text=The%20original%20text%2C%20published%20in,date%20research%20in%20the%20field
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Andrew Samson
2 months ago
Join the ACS. I can recommend that.
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Sporting Heritage CIC
2 months ago
Let's make this the biggest celebration yet by joining forces and sharing our heritage far and wide. Share your event ideas in the comments, and don't forget to use
#NSHD2025
! ➡️Don’t forget to register your event
#NSHD
registration link:
www.sportingheritage.org.uk/nshd
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#SportingHeritage
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Raf Nicholson
2 months ago
Lovely to meet Frances Thompson, a direct descendant of Vera Cox, who gave a fascinating talk about Great Comp based around Vera’s letters. Including the stresses of having to arrange the 1937 Australian tour of England (Vera was the main organiser) & have the ENTIRE Aussie team stay at the house!
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A wonderful women’s cricket history pilgrimage today to Great Comp in Kent. This is where Frances Heron-Maxwell and Vera Cox(2 of the founders of the Women’s Cricket Association) lived for decades, and where many early WCA matches were played.
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Raf Nicholson
2 months ago
OK this latest press release from the ICC has seriously pissed me off. The VERY FIRST World Cup in 1973 was entirely umpired by women. Maybe pause a minute from puffing yourselves up to read a history book? (I can recommend a good one... 😂)
www.icc-cricket.com/media-releas...
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Raf Nicholson
2 months ago
With 4 spots up for grabs, it feels likely that both Scotland AND Ireland will get the chance to play in the World Cup in England next year. Of course it's not actually a "home" World Cup, but for Scotland in particular it would be pretty close. I'm so excited for those players!
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Raf Nicholson
2 months ago
Tilly Corteen-Coleman has travelled with the England squad to Abu Dhabi to assist with World Cup preparations. I refer you to my earlier post.
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Raf Nicholson
3 months ago
If I was Kirstie Gordon, watching Tilly Corteen-Coleman bowling today, I’d be getting on the phone to Cricket Scotland. It’s not too late for her to play in the 2026 World Cup at “home” 🏴
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Raf Nicholson
2 months ago
30 September 5-6pm BST: We're launching a new research report on the history of women's cricket in Scotland. I'll be chatting to Fiona Reid
@bayfirth.bsky.social
, Nic Wilson (Cricket Scotland) & former Scotland players. Zoom link & more info here - come along!
www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cric...
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Women's Cricket Research
In 2024-25 Bayfirth Research CIC is leading a project
https://www.bayfirth.co.uk/women-s-cricket-research
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Prof Fiona Skillen
2 months ago
Proud to finally hold this book in my hand. It’s taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears but it’s all worth it. Thanks to all the contributors and to my co-editors @HBee2015 and @GaryJamesWriter Can’t wait to see it officially launched next week!
#SportHistory
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Clan Childlaw
7 months ago
💼 We've got a trio of great opportunities to join our friendly and committed team working to help children and young people in Scotland to access their rights! Senior Solicitor, Administrator and Young Persons' Co-ordinator. Find out more at
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We're Hiring! - Clan Childlaw
We are looking for experienced lawyers to join our team and to role in strategic litigation and in delivering and developing our unique child-centred legal
https://buff.ly/T4gQL6n
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Raf Nicholson
7 months ago
Delighted to have written the piece on Sophie Ecclestone, who is one of this year’s Wisden Five. Always a pleasure to contribute to the Big Yellow Book 📒 🏏
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Sporting Heritage CIC
7 months ago
Podcast recommendation: Digging Deeper - Deb and Bob Pickens: Four Decades of Volleyball Development 🎙️ @VballEngland A great listen! 🔗
bit.ly/4jLJ0K9
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Museums Galleries Scotland
7 months ago
💸 We're offering bursaries for museum sector workers to attend the Arts Marketing Association Conference in Edinburgh this July. Priority will be given to people who work or volunteer in independent, Local Authority, or ALEO-run museums and galleries. To find out more, visit:
buff.ly/qrdGx3u
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)
7 months ago
📣UNCRC and the Right to be a Child training Our member
@clanchildlaw.org
is hosting the next training session in their series on applying
#UNCRC
rights in real life
#UNCRCScotland
📆Wednesday 14th May 2025 ⏰10:00-13:00 Read more:
www.clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc...
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UNCRC and the Right to be a Child - Clan Childlaw
Wednesday 14th May, 10am-1pm
https://www.clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc-and-the-right-to-be-a-child/
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