Disability cricket is still relatively unknown and yet tens of thousands of people now take part across the UK, with the Disability Premier League and the ECB’s support England is leading the way. Talking with Richard Hill MBE who has been a pivotal figure in the advancement of disability cricket, we explore how cricket is becoming a place of belonging, opportunity, and ambition for players with physical, learning, and sensory disabilities.

From grassroots community teams to county pathways and elite competition, disability cricket is growing fast. The biggest barrier isn’t opportunity, it’s awareness. This isn’t adapted cricket, but a structured, competitive system where players are valued and challenged.

We look at the impact this has on players’ lives, the rise of the DPL, and the role cricket is playing in opening doors and changing perceptions, proving that when inclusion is done properly, players don’t just take part… they find their place.

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Sheep have been ambling into Findon for more than 300 years, and they’ve seen it all, auctions, admirers, and now the glamour of the sheep‑judging ring. The Southdown was once the undisputed star of the show, but as the years rolled on, other breeds joined the cast, and the traditional auction eventually became too small to keep going.

Findon, however, is a village with a wonderfully stubborn heart. Rather than let the tradition drift away, the community gathered itself, as villages do, and created the Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival to keep the story alive. Each September, Nepcote Green fills once again with wool, laughter, and the gentle chaos that only sheep can bring.

What keeps it all going isn’t just the sheep, but the goodwill and elbow grease of volunteers, the people who set up pens, guide visitors, and occasionally negotiate with a determined ewe who has her own ideas about the day.

If you can spare a few hours over the weekend of the Fair, or in the days leading up to it, the team would be delighted to welcome you. It’s fun, it’s friendly, and you’ll be helping to keep a much‑loved village tradition very much alive.

To find out more or to put your hand up, wander over to: https://findonsheepfair.org.uk/

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In this episode I talk with Trevor Eyles who shares real insight into a topic which many know very little about, and others will feel reassured and acknowledged.

The phenomenon of hearing and seeing things that others don’t is universally misunderstood.
Extreme states generally occur as a sane response to insane circumstances.
Meaning can be found in these experiences, and people can, with guidance, learn to cope and thrive.

For further information please use the following links.

Hearing Voices – Independent Voice Hearing Consultant Trevor Eyles

Trevor Eyles - Compassionate Mental Health

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