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A huge thank you to @AlexWakely1, Simon Bailey and Club Chaplin David Chawner for a very informative discussion at our Mental Health Awareness Evening yesterday.

Thank you to those who attended, this is just the beginning of our mental health campaign to get everyone talking.

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Onto Day 4 of #VolunteersWeek 📈

It's never too late to get involved at your local club and make a difference!

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We're halfway through our daily volunteer spotlight for #VolunteersWeek 🔦

Kerry sets a great example at @FinedonDolbenCC 🙌

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Day 2 of #VolunteersWeek ✌️

Zoey from @KT_CC does a great job with the U11's mixed team 👏

Learn more about Volunteers Week 👉 https://t.co/fvrbU4Z92F

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This #VolunteersWeek, we went around the county to ask volunteers why they volunteer 🗣️

Every day we'll be highlighting a different volunteer 🙌

Learn more about Volunteers Week 👉 https://t.co/fvrbU4Z92F

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South Africa 🇿🇦

- T20 World Cup wins - None
- ICC T20 ranking – 5th
- Most runs in a tournament – Laura Wolvaardt with 571 in 2025

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2022 at the cinch County Ground.

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Wanting to gain the confidence and skills so that you can kickstart your umpiring journey?

Book now onto our ECB umpiring course!

🗓️ 29th & 30th June
⏰ 6:30-9:30pm
🏟️ Wellingborough Old Grammarians Memorial Sports Field
🔢 14+
💵 £70

To book 👉 https://t.co/MhpqjZXoXG

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In partnership with the @wearetheGMA, we have a FREE mid-season Volunteer Grounds Evening coming up in June!

🗓️25th June
🏟️ Earls Barton CC
⏰ 7-8:30pm

Register now 👉 https://t.co/MhpqjZXoXG

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Next up in our World Cup focus: West Indies 🌴

- T20 World Cup wins - 1 (2016)
- ICC T20 ranking – 6th
- Best bowling figures in T20 World Cup – Deandra Dottin with 5/5 vs Bangladesh

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2019 at the cinch County Ground

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We want your nominations for Match Officials, whether as an Umpire or Scorer, who uphold the spirit of cricket through fairness, professionalism and respect at your local club 🫵

Nominate them now for a cricket collective award 👉 https://t.co/ekj9SWbx3n

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Do you know someone aged 14 to 25 who has brought fresh energy, skills, or ideas to your club?

If so, nominate them for a cricket collective award 👇

https://t.co/AhOPDPuUgL

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With the Women's World Cup starting soon, we're taking a look at the competing nations 🏆

First up: India
- T20 World Cup wins - 0
- ODI World Cup wins - 1
- ICC rankings – 3rd in T20

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2021 at the cinch County Ground

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Great to hear from Kathryn Monk from @HortonHouseCC, one of last year’s Steelbacks Cricket Collective Award winners.

There’s still time to celebrate someone from your club or community with the deadline for the awards extended until 31st May.

📝👉https://t.co/ekj9SWc4SV

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Not long now until our First Aid Course! 🩹

This course includes cricket specific content that is ideal for activators and coaches.

🗓️ 12th May
🏟️ Northamptonshire CCC
⏰ 6-9pm
💵 $30
🔗 https://t.co/MhpqjZXoXG

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Get ready for our May Half Term Camps! 🏏

Hardball Masterclass @NorthantsCCC - https://t.co/jnTdpgMMoD
Girls Hardball @iborocc - https://t.co/gJ1NShdHvU
Girls Hardball @KT_CC - https://t.co/uKT4pqjmc5

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Brixworth Cricket Club has secured its long-term future following the purchase of its ground through a new company led by the club and supported by the Steelbacks Foundation.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/L4ruRhzvR7

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Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are pleased to announce that @Tflowerscricket will continue as official club partners, as well as an official Steelbacks Foundation coaching partner.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/ATGplsrpMM

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If the course is booked by the end of May, candidates will receive a 50% bursary. Please contact [email protected] regarding the bursary process.

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We also have a new female only ECB Foundation Coach course! 🗣️

🗓️ Thursday 11th and 18th June and Tuesday 23rd and 30th June
⏰ 6-9pm
🏟️ Kettering Town CC
💵 £150
🔗 https://t.co/JALZ9oFrEV

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New national programmes activator course! 👐

🗓️ Thursday 4th June
⏰ 6-9pm
🏟️ Kettering Town CC
💵 Free
🔗https://t.co/M4lx3GQ74y

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It was great have over 40 girls from Girl Guides attend a taster session at The County Ground! 🏏

We hope you all had a fantastic time 🙌