The Wicketz programme has been granted £40,000 by the LNER Community Improvement Fund for its projects in Peterborough and Hull to bring communities together through cricket, and educate young people on social issues.
Girls participation numbers rising in Hartlepool
Girls who regularly attend Wicketz sessions in Hartlepool spoke three months after taking part in the first residential festival for girls in the summer, commenting on their love for the sport and building confidence to take things to the next level.
Shane Warne presents Hillingdon with Super 1s trophy
Hillingdon retained their title in style at the Super 1s London Finals at Lord’s this week, going unbeaten all day at the home of cricket. Australian legend Warne surprised the participants and was there to hand out the trophies.
Disability Cricket receives funding boost from Berkeley Foundation
The Lord’s Taverners and the Berkeley Foundation have announced a new four-year £800,000 partnership to support the continued growth of the Super 1s Disability Cricket programme.
Super 1s stories | Lewis
Lewis has a diagnosis of autism and Tourette's syndrome. In Super 1s, Lewis has found a place where he can be himself, make new friends and further develop the skills he needs to achieve his own employment ambitions. A tremendous role model.
Super 1s stories | Callum
Meet Callum.
Callum is 17 and has a diagnosis of autism. He helps coach at his local Super 1s hubs, helping adapt sessions to cater for a range of disabilities, as he develops his coaching skills for the future.
Super 1s stories | Shannon
Meet Shannon.
Super 1s provides a safe, inclusive environment for young people with disabilities to make friends & play sport. Shannon, diagnosed with autism, has helped build those friendships, not only within her Super1s hub in Hackney, but outside of it too.
The 2019 Super 1s awards night at the home of cricket proved to be a memorable occasion as four individuals who participate on the Super 1s programme were recognised for their special achievements in the last year.
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