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BBC News
15 hours ago
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World's biggest cricket lesson takes place in London
The world's biggest cricket lesson has taken place at the famous Lord's Cricket Ground in north than 900 children from 35 schools across the country took part in the supporters in the crowd included Fury from BBC show lesson broke the previous record which was set in Birmingham three years ago. What happened? The event was set up by the charity Chance to Shine, which works to help more children get the opportunity to play cricket in schools and local communities. The new record saw 943 people take part, beating the previous record of 645 participants which was set in Birmingham in Gladiator Fury, who was at the lesson, said the event helped children team up and support each explained: "There's so many varieties of kids here, there might be kids who are shy, like myself - I was very shy as a kid, so it's a great way to meet new people, work together, learn new skills."I think that's really cool and just to have a fun day out," Fury from the Guinness World Records were also on hand to confirm it had been the world's biggest cricket lesson and hand over a certificate of achievement.
BBC News
19 hours ago
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- BBC News
Cricket world record set by Chance to Shine charity at Lord's
A charity set up to get kids playing cricket is celebrating after achieving a Guinness World Record for the world's biggest cricket new record - set on Monday - involved 943 participants, beating the previous holders whose 645-strong group was created in Birmingham in 2022. Chance to Shine helps get cricket into state schools, particularly in disadvantaged from 35 schools from across the country came to the home of the game, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, north London, to take part in the event. Chance to Shine is marking its 20th anniversary and says it has reached more than seven million children since it was Stephens from the charity said playing cricket could help children to start thinking about their other abilities and what else they can do."They can take that back into the classroom, and it really helps them to grow."It's the ultimate team sport, but actually the individual in the team sport matters so much. "So you can be the batter, you can be the bowler, you're fielding, you're catching but actually you're also a team working together."Guinness World Records' official adjudicator Glenn Pollard was on hand to present the certificate of achievement. Celebrity supporters included Fury from BBC TV show said: "There's so many varieties of kids here, there might be kids who are shy, like myself - I was very shy as a kid, so it's a great way to meet new people, work together, learn new skills."I think that's really cool and just to have a fun day out."Rob Ellington, a teacher at James Elliman Academy in Slough, called the event "the most important day of the year for these kids. "It's an opportunity they would never have had. And for me to see what it would do for their confidence, everything like that, it's a very special day for our kids at this school."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Ex-county cricketer to stop at six Somerset clubs as part of UK charity walk
Ex-Worcestershire player Olivia Robinson is walking from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of Chance to Shine (Image: Supplied) A former county cricketer is walking the length of the UK to raise £20,000 for a youth cricket charity. Olivia Robinson is travelling from Land's End to John O'Groats as part of a nationwide campaign to support Chance to Shine, a charity that uses cricket to inspire and educate young people. Advertisement As part of her journey, the ex-Worcestershire player will visit six Somerset cricket clubs to play matches and promote the sport to young people. She said: "The charity works with youth cricket as a way of bringing the community together, teaching life skills, empowering kids and helping them with their development into adolescence." She stopped at Milverton on Monday, June 16, and is expected to visit West Monkton on Tuesday, June 17, Glastonbury on Wednesday, June 18, Wells and Horrington on Thursday, June 19, Midsomer Norton on Friday, June 20, and Priston on Saturday, June 21. Ms Robinson began her walk on Thursday, June 5 and expects to finish in late August, with donations being accepted at Advertisement The journey holds personal significance, as she has battled severe anorexia and mental health challenges for a decade. She credits her recovery to the support of the cricket community and her passion for art, and is hoping to paint scenes from her journey. Ms Robinson said: "All I have to worry about is putting one foot in front of the other, fuelling myself, staying safe and not getting lost. "I'm looking forward to the simplicity of it all."
