BLUE FOR BAKES WEEKEND 2026
The Blue for Bakes weekend is an opportunity to remember the much-loved Josh Baker and raise vital funds for the JB33 Foundation.
The weekend will start at New Road on Friday, 31st July, as the Men’s Rapids take on Middlesex and culminate at Astwood Bank Cricket Club as the Women’s Rapids take on Kent at the Josh Baker Oval on Sunday, 2nd August.
Friday 31st July
Men’s Rapids v Middlesex at New Road
New Road will be turning ‘Blue for Bakes’ as Worcestershire host Middlesex in their One Day Cup clash.
Saturday 1st August
Worcestershire Club Cricket
Worcestershire club cricket sides are encouraged to host their own ‘Blue for Bakes’ event during their Saturday games.
Sunday 2nd August
Women’s Rapids v Kent at Astwood Bank
Capping off the weekend, the Women’s Rapids will play Kent in their One Day Cup clash at the Josh Baker Oval.
Plenty for the kids to do!
We’re looking to pack out New Road for the showpiece event of the weekend, our Metro Bank One Day Cup clash against Middlesex, and there’ll be plenty going on to create a special atmosphere.
Kids will be entertained with stilt walkers, face painters and a blue candyfloss stall while the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation will be on hand with a range of fun activities for kids to get involved with.
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Help the JB33 Foundation hit the £100k donation milestone!
Blue for Bakes Weekend 2026 is a key event to help the foundation reach its £100k donation milestone. There’ll be a host of ways to donate and support the foundation on the day, from JB33 Foundation merchandise, raffles and more.
Like last year, we’re looking to turn New Road ‘Blue for Bakes’ so make sure to wear blue with pride or better yet, pick up a JB33 Foundation t-shirt on the day!
Make a DonationREMEMBERING JOSH BAKER
About Josh
“On 2 May 2024, our lives changed forever when our son, Josh, passed away suddenly just two weeks before his 21st birthday. He was full of life, chasing his dreams with determination and joy, and his loss has left us heartbroken.
Josh was at the very start of a career that meant so much to him. Cricket had always been part of his world, and in July 2021 he made his first-class debut for Worcestershire in the County Championship.
He went on to be named as a reserve for England’s Under-19 World Cup squad in the West Indies, made his Twenty20 debut for the Worcestershire Rapids in May 2022, and signed a three-year contract with Worcestershire County Cricket Club in March 2023.
Although his time was cut short, Josh’s love of cricket and the impact he made on those around him will never fade. Through the JB33 Foundation, we honour his memory and ensure that the opportunities he embraced are passed on to others.”
Lisa & Paul Baker
About the JB33 Foundation
Josh Baker was just beginning what promised to be a bright cricketing career. Cricket had always been close to his heart, and he embraced life with joy and big dreams. His love for the game, and for the people around him, continues to inspire everything we do.
Following the devastating loss of their son, Lisa and Paul Baker created the JB33 Foundation in his memory. The foundation supports local cricket clubs across the Worcestershire, helping them grow and thrive while also making sure vital safety measures, such as life-saving defibrillators, are in place.
At its heart, the JB33 Foundation is about giving opportunities. From supporting young players and easing the financial pressures on families, to strengthening clubs with the resources they need, our aim is to carry Josh’s spirit forward. Today, his legacy lives on whenever a player steps onto the pitch with the chance to follow their own dreams.