Llandovery College and The Old Llandoverian Cricket Society
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This episode  features the college and the Old Llandoverians Cricket Society and there are interviews with current Chair of the Society, David Stevens, as well as college archivist Harrison Roberts and Old Llandoverian cricketers Russell Hughes - Pickering, Carwyn Williams and Robert Coles.  There is also input from Museum of Welsh Cricket curator and historian of welsh cricket Dr Andrew HIgnell. Harrison gives us a very brief history of the college dating back to 1848 and its connections with welsh culture.  Dr Hignell details some of the Old Llandoverians who have played or were close to playing for Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Russell, Carwyn and Robert share their experiences of playing old boys cricket and their hopes for the current season. More details about the college can be found at their website: https://www.llandoverycollege.com/ The Old Llandoverian Cricket Society has a Facebook Page as well as a presence on Twitter: Old Lls Cricket and OldLls_cricket
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