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Stephen Barwick, who died on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at the age of 65, was one of the great characters of the Glamorgan team of the 1980s and 1990s.

This episode contains tributes from professional and amateur players, supporters and others to this great exponent of the craft of bowling, in particular in limited overs cricket.

You can read the tribute written about Steve for the Glamorgan CCC website and his entry in the Glamorgan CCC Archives, which contains a summary of his first class record, here:

https://glamorgancricket.com/news/stephen-barwick-tribute

https://glamorgancricketarchives.com/steve-barwick/

One of Steve's ex colleagues at Glamorgan, Michael Cann, makes mention in his tribute, of the first class match where he demonstrated his new 'style' of bowling. You can read the scorecard for that match here:

https://i.imgci.com/db/ARCHIVE/1980S/1989/ENG_LOCAL/CC/SOMERSET_GLAM_CC_28APR-01MAY1989.html

Steve had been a sufferer of the rare condition, sarcoidosis and talked about it when we interviewed him on the podcast two years ago. You can hear that episode and find links to the national charity that supports sufferers of the disease here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1238213/episodes/15659073

https://www.sarcoidosisuk.org/

In lieu of flowers at Steve's funeral you can make a donation to SarcoidosisUK. Just follow the link below to do that:

https://shorturl.at/kdz5j

The funeral service can be followed on a live webcast, the details of which are here:

https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

Webcast log in PIN: 421-2592

Everyone associated with the podcast would like to express their deep sadness about Steve's passing. We hope this podcast can act as some small comfort to Steve's family and friends who mourn his passing.

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In this episode we talk to cricket fan and author Raymond Rhodes. An adopted Welshman, Raymond lives in Chester and has taken a couple of years to research and write his first cricket book, 'A Test Debut'.

For details about the book and to buy a copy you can go here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Test-Debut-Raymond-Rhodes-ebook/dp/B0G53ZMJCZ

Raymond talks to us about the following players / coaches with a welsh connection:

Simon Jones

Tony Lewis

Alan Jones

Austin Matthews

Sydney Barnes

Viv Richards

Waqar Younis

Duncan Fletcher

Raymond set listeners to the podcast a quiz question: Who is the only player up until now who made his test debut at Sophia Gardens ?

The answer, if you are interested can be found by clicking below as well as details of the game in which he made his debut:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thisara_Perera

https://www.cricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-scotland-2011-474449/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-474463/full-scorecard

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In this episode we talk to Derek Picken of Rogerstone Cricket Club just outside Newport. Derek was interviewed back in 2020 for the podcast where he shared his history of the club and the village.

With over 70 years association with cricket in Rogerstone behind him and many of those years acting as an administrative ‘rock’ for the club, Derek is one of the longest serving officers in recreational cricket in Wales.

Last year, he was nominated by the local community council in Rogerstone for British Empire Medal in recognition of the sterling work he has done researching and sharing the history of the village.

We talk to him in this episode about his cricketing memories as well as being awarded the BEM.

For reports on Derek’s award you can go here

https://www.sportingmemories.uk/news/news/rogerstone-volunteer-derek-awarded-bem-in-kings-birthday-honours/

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25248273.former-rogerstone-cricketer-receives-british-empire-medal/

The full list of welsh nominees for awards in the Kings Birthday Honours List can be found here:

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2025-06-13/all-the-welsh-people-to-be-given-honours-by-the-king

For more information about the work of Rogerstone Community Council you can go here:

https://www.rogerstonecommunitycouncil.com/Home__33306.aspx

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In this episode we talk to Kate Aldridge, Director of Business Operations at the ECB about the campaign called The 53.

(see here for biography of Kate : https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/who-we-are/our-executive )

In 1973, England and Wales hosted the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup. 53 years on, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup returned in June of this year and to mark the occasion, the ECB is recognized 53 women whose impact is helping cricket thrive at every level.

After our interview with Kate, we talk to the four women on this exclusive list who have a strong connection to the game of cricket in Wales. They are, in order of their appearance in the episode:

Aimee Rees - Head of Women and Girl's Cricket at Glamorgan CCC

Ayesha Rauf - Cricket Coach and Mentor at Llandaff Cricket Club

Victoria Jones - Facilities Lead at Cricket Wales

Anna Harris - Umpire

For details of The 53 campaign and links to how people can Play, Learn, Work and Volunteer in the game of cricket, go here:

https://www.ecb.co.uk/the53

To read about Aimme's previous award winning go here:

https://glamorgancricket.com/news/aimee-rees-wins-grassroots-sportswoman-of-the-year-award

For a National Asian Cricket Council article about Ayesha and Llandaff Cricket Club go here:

https://www.nacc.co/nacc_news/wegotgame-llandaff-cc-womens-and-girls-by-aalia-rahman-and-ayesha-rauf%EF%BF%BC/

For more Victoria go here:

https://cricketwales.org.uk/people/victoria-jones/

For a great little article about Anna and her mum, go here:

https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4275172/how-anna-harris-and-her-mum-are-inspiring-more-women-to-officiate

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In this episode we talk to radio and tv broadcaster and writer Grahame Lloyd about his memories of and contact with the great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away on Friday 17th July 2026.

Graham shares his personal memories of Sobers, including his first encounter with him during the 1966 West Indies tour of England. and

We talk about the the iconic moment when Sobers became the first cricketer in first class cricket to hit six sixes at St Helen's in Swansea in 1968. Grahame runs through he events of the day and explains why the event has become so synonymous with the great West Indian cricketers life in cricket.

We talk about Grahame's investigation into the authenticity of the ball sold at auction some years later, claiming to be the ball Sobers hit in that over. He proved it to be a fake and his efforts cleared Sobers' name from any wrongdoing in the process.

Graham also reads a poem he wrote about the six sixes and reflects on Sobers' greatness as an all-rounder.

We discuss how Sobers should be remembered in Wales, particularly for his connection to St Helen's and the impact of the six sixes.

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In this episode we talk to the following Old Blundellians about their memories of Hugh Morris at the school:

Grant Deeshapland

Christian Brook

Mike Coe

They are joined by ex Master at the scholl and well known friend of the podcast, Andrew Hignell.

The guests talk about their memories of being at Blundell's, the people that influenced both them and Hugh and Hugh's sporting prowess at cricket, rugby, squash, fives and golf.

He is also remembered for his warm personality and friendliness which outlasted his schoolboy years and is how he is remembered now by the men who were his school friends.

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In this episode we talk to David (Dai) Rothero of Briton Ferry Steel Cricket Club. Now in his 80th year and a life member of the club for 45 years, Dai tells us his cricketing story and that of his club.

You can see the Facebook story about Dai Here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1016434321744080/posts/26230313686596129/

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The podcast was delighted to be on the spot when family, friends, and former teammates came to see the Hugh Morris National Cricket Centre being unveiled at Sophia Gardens.

Among the crowd were Matthew Maynard and Alec Stewart who both spoke to us about their love and admiration for Hugh.

Presented by Greg Lewis.

*This is, hopefully, the first in a series of special tributes to Hugh Morris covering his early days at Blundells School, his time as a player with Glamorgan and his time with England and Glamorgan as an administrator.

The Museum of Welsh Cricket now has a Hugh Morris Memorial Cabinet which can be seen here:

https://www.cricketmuseum.wales/hugh-morris-memorial-cabinet/