A Proper Village Vodcast
BLOOD, SWEAT & PEARS is weekly vodcast powered by The Lamb & Flag, Worcester covering the full sweep of cricket across Worcestershire, from grassroots heroes to elite performers, this series brings you the voices, stories, and passion behind the game we all love.
Hosted by BBC’s Jim Dale and Worcestershire CCC’s Sam Rhymes, each episode dives into the people and moments shaping the cricketing landscape across the county.
Time to Get Involved!
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We want to hear from you
We want to hear your stories from the boundary rope!
If you’ve got anything you think we should know whether it’s about the scruffiest kit going, or someone who absolutely refuses to field anywhere but slip – we’d love to hear about your weekend of cricket.
SEND YOUR STORIES!
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Westons Bright Cider
Time to nominate someone whose day with the bat, ball, or in the field went a bit… pear-shaped?
The winner of Mister or Misses Bright Cider will receive a case of cider from Herefordshire Westons Cider and Two Vitality Blast Tickets.
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EPISODE NO.5
Tasty Teas & Platinum Ducks
In episode five, Sam Rhymes is joined by two Women’s Rapids players to discuss this week’s cricket!
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NINEfers, Cracking Names and an Astwood Ban
In episode four the guys take us through some incredible bowling spells and discover some amazing names.
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Aussie Influence and Nervous Nineties
In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Pears, we’re joined by Spencer White from Astwood Bank Cricket Club.
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Incorrect Kit, Thumpings and Thrillers
In episode two we are joined by Liam Phelan from Redditch Cricket Club to take a look through this weekend’s results.
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Bendy Jenny, Double Hundreds and Dodgy Shots
In this first episode we are joined by Andy Alexander of Astwood Bank Cricket Club to talk club culture, community cricket, and what makes local cricket in Worcestershire so special.
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