Best Ageas Podcasts (2024)

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Why shouldn't you plan everything ahead? 21:10

8M ago21:10

21:10

🎶 It's the season to be.… tuning into a new episode of Studio 2030! Join our host Ianka Fleerackers in an enlightening conversation with Heidi Delobelle, CEO of AG Insurance Belgium. Heidi's career trajectory is a remarkable example of finding passion in unexpected places. From a mathematician with teaching aspirations to a visionary leader in the …

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How to avoid business myopia? 25:43

9M ago25:43

25:43

Buckle up for a front-row seat for our next episode of Studio 2030 in which none other than our very own CEO, Hans De Cuyper talks to lanka’s! 🎙️ Since taking on the role of CEO three years ago, Hans has been at the helm of Ageas, navigating a rapidly changing global landscape, with the insurance industry being no exception. Hans is here to spill t…

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How to transition into a new role? 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

This podcast episode is starring a very special guest: our newly appointed CFO, Wim Guilliams, joins Ianka Fleerackers at the table where he spills all the tea on what a CFO does and how he got to this point in his career. Does that also include some unconventional advice? Yes. But that might just be exactly what we need to hear 🤗 Hosted by Ausha. …

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How to find balance in your career? 15:11

1+ y ago15:11

15:11

How to find balance in your career In this episode, we’re going to talk with Ann Rombaut, Group Director Consolidation and Reporting at Ageas about finding a good balance. We'll deal with all kinds of balancing: in work, life, expectations, leadership... At 'Studio 2030,' we bring you big questions, ideas, and debates about the future, and discuss …

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What should we consider our careers to be, and which type of mindset will get you furthest? 14:06

1+ y ago14:06

14:06

What does Pippi Longstocking have to do with Ageas? Maybe more than you think… Join us for the first instalment of season 2 of our Studio 2030 podcast as host Ianka Fleerackers welcomes guest  Gilke Eeckhoudt, Chief Development & Sustainability Officer at Ageas. What should we consider our careers to be, and which type of mindset will get you furth…

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Fast Bowling - Intimidation, Pace & Skill 💨 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! A focus on fast bowling today and we have assembled an expert panel! Joining us today are; Hampshire legend and now Player Development Manager for Hampshire Academy, James Tomlinson Hampshire's 2022 Player of the Year James Fuller Ex-Hampshire and now Dorset bowler Emily Roberts We talk all things fast bowling in…

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Coach Development - train or upskill this winter! 50:52

2y ago50:52

50:52

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Today the spotlight shines on our upcoming Coach Development programme. You can start or continue your coaching journey in Hampshire this winter. Full course details can be found here. To give more detail we speak to Katie & Ben, two coaches who have taken different routes into coaching but are now working for HC…

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European Adventures & Remembering SK Warne 🐐 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back - Episode 45! An international feel today with a look at two European adventures and a request for stories related to Shane Warne. We start by talking to Ali Gajic & Rebecca Blake who have both been playing international cricket in Europe. Ali, who plays for Verwood CC in the Hampshire League, has been playing for…

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Overton W10 & Hawks vs Aces 48:52

2y ago48:52

48:52

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Umpire Strikes Back! A busy episode this week featuring 3 great topics. First up is a focus on our ever growing W10 Women's Softball cricket. Simon from Overton CC talk us through their venture into the game, setting up a team, benefits to the whole club. Their captain Kitty, talks fun, new friends and challenges! For m…

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Player Loans & Calmore Sports off to the Big Show (again!) 🏆 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Two great features today: First up, we speak to the (anoynomous) man behind the newly formed Hants CL Player Loans Twitter account. He aims to bring together clubs looking for extra players and players without a game. The founder talks through the reasons for setting the account up, practicalities of running on T…

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Freddies Field of Dreams in Hampshire? Hawks Academy 🦅 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

Episode 42 - Today we focus on access to cricket within urban communities on the back of the BBC documentary 'Freddies Field of Dreams' which saw cricket opened up to teenagers in Preston. This echoed with lots of current work within Southampton and plans to extend across the rest of Hampshire. We speak to Cantell School Headteacher Harry Kutty. Ha…

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Different Class & Commentary Star! 1:07:53

2y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we delve into cricketing history with Dr Duncan Stone, author of 'Different Class: the untold story of English cricket' We talk class structure, barriers to participation, league vs friendly and the future of cricket in England. Read Duncan's book Next we speak to Melissa Story, Hampshire Cricketer and…

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The diversity of diversity 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

What is diversity? This is a question that all business leaders should ask themselves. Defining diversity and how good leaders can benefit from it is not easy. Our Chairman Bart De Smet and diversity expert Fons Trompenaars share their views in this podcast. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Sarisbury Athletic 🎉 & NV Play 📺 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Happy Cricket Eve! As the recreational season kicks off tomorrow we are back with a feature on Sarisbury Athletic CC. They have increased their community engagement in recent years with clubhouse refurbishment, comedy nights, Hundred game days, charity links and their #opentoall hashtag. Social Sec Mike Poyner talks us through the changes and plans…

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The rise of sustainable investments 25:15

2+ y ago25:15

25:15

Ageas is directing a large part of its investments towards investments that make a positive contribution to the transition to a more sustainable world. Going for a sustainable investment approach sounds easy, right? Just go for the “green” one! The reality is somewhat more complex… And does “All things green” necessarily translate into sound invest…

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Cricket & Sustainability - Ageas Bowl, Hursley Park & Batting Lab 1:02:27

2+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes. Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams! The…

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Episode 38 - Hugo Hammond & Langleys' Coaching Star 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

39:25

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we are delighted to be joined by Hartley Wintney, Hampshire & England Physical Disability (and Love Island!) star Hugo Hammond. Hugo tells us about his whirlwind summer, his journey into D40 cricket in Hampshire, being a role model for the next generation and his plans for the future. F…

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Europe's challenges & opportunities for the coming years 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

The past couple of years have been very turbulent, with the pandemic, a sharp economic contraction, and a strong vaccine-induced economic rebound all in quick succession. The coming years will be dominated by adjustments to the new reality. However deeper trends like climate change or the rise of China will become even more important. But what does…

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Episode 37 - Super 1s 🎯 County Grants 💰 & Junior Umpires 👆🏼 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

32:47

A busy #UmpStrikesBack today as we feature 3 areas of HCB work. Firstly, we speak to Hugh Bernard and Michael Powell about our Lord's Taverners Super 1s programme. Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Hugh and Michael talk accessibility, raising awareness, increasing confidence, e…

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Episode 36 - Arthur Godsal & Wicketz 🌆 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

34:59

This week we focus on cricket in urban settings and look at the importance of role models on encouraging Black and African Caribbean children to take up the game. Arthur Godsal (England U19's and South Wilts CC) joins us to talk about his journey through the junior ranks, his thoughts on representation within the game and his work with the ACE prog…

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Why are partnerships important? 47:13

3y ago47:13

47:13

In this episode Filip Coremans, Managing Director Asia at Ageas and Andrew Schwedel, partner at Bain & Company, discuss the importance of partnerships, the different types of partnerships and why companies are setting up partnership. They also shed a light on how to make a partnership work. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more info…

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Episode 35 - Village Cup & Pride of Cricket 🏆🏆 41:57

3y ago41:57

41:57

Welcome back to The Umpire Strikes Back!! We are back in action after a busy summer and ready for a winter of highlighting the great recreational cricket community in Hampshire. Today we celebrate two special wins! Firstly, Simon Trott of Overton CC who has won the LV-Insurance Pride of Cricket Media Hero Award! Simon has revolutionised the online …

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What is the impact of sustainability? 30:01

3y ago30:01

30:01

What is the impact of sustainability? How can we balance the need for financial performance with the need to play a constructive role in society? In this 2nd episode of the Ageas podcast series ‘Studio 2030’ CEO Hans De Cuyper and Professor Luc Van Liedekerke share their thoughts on sustainability. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for m…

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Episode 34 - Brockenhurst CC 🦡 37:14

3y ago37:14

37:14

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Umpire Strikes Back. This week we visited Brockenhurst CC to hear all about their recent transformation. Hon Sec Martin and Committee member Bronya talk through the last few years and offer a wealth of advice to other clubs. We cover the importance of All Stars and Dynamos, starting a Girls' section, introducing a W10 t…

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Why long-term thinking matters for organisations — and how AI can help? 38:22

3y ago38:22

38:22

Hans De Cuyper, CEO of Ageas , and Vincent Defour, Strategic Trends Analytics Specialist Trensition, discuss the importance of long-term thinking. How can (and should) we plan ahead in a world that is constantly changing? How can long term thinking become part of the DNA of your organisation? And how can AI help? Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/priva…

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Episode 33 - Money, Money, Money 💰 plus Overton CC Live Streaming 📹 42:49

3y ago42:49

42:49

Hello! A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer. We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/ June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events r…

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Episode 32 - League Season Previews & Fareham and Crofton CC 45:45

3y ago45:45

45:45

Hello! We are so close to the start of the league season so who better to hear from than the league organisers! Joining us today are; Steve Vear - Southern Premier League Chair Gam Gurung - British Gorkhali League Secretary Matt Camp - Hampshire Slam Competition Founder All three discuss the challenges of the past 12 months, plans for this season, …

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Episode 31 - Batting with Jimmy Adams & Joe Weatherley plus Ageas Bowl plans for 2021🌞 46:16

3+ y ago46:16

46:16

With the Specsavers County Championship starting this week who better to speak to than the man set to face the first ball and the coach getting the team ready! Current Hampshire opening batsman Joe Weatherley and former captain Jimmy Adams talk the pressures (and opportunities) of opening the batting, switching between 3 formats, being mentally pre…

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Episode 30 - In memory of Rick Kellaway - Disability Cricket in Hampshire 55:20

3+ y ago55:20

55:20

This week we pay tribute to Rick Kellaway who sadly passed away in January. Rick played a massive part in the Hampshire Disability Programme, providing opportunities for people with disabilities across the county. Rick delivered the schools programme, coordinating activity in over 20 schools and helping to facilitate competitions. Rick also support…

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Episode 29 - All Stars ⭐ Dynamos 🌪 Schools 🏫 & Cricket Nuggets! 38:51

3+ y ago38:51

38:51

This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos. We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plan…

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Episode 28 - Who answers the 📞 at Lords? & Hartley Wintney CC 1:00:44

3+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21 We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇ First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at …

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Episode 27 - Mindset, Recovery & Opening Up.... #Lockdown Gold 🥇 55:58

3+ y ago55:58

55:58

A slice of much needed positivity for you today ⬇⬇ Hear Michael Caulfield MSc (one of the UK’s leading Sport Psychologists having worked in professional sport for over 25 years) and Richard Gigg (Strategy Consultant and people motivator with experience of working with Hampshire Cricket clubs) talk about Covid mindset, recovery, the power of exercis…

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Episode 26 - 🐍Vipers Champions, Laptops for children 💻 & the #OneleggedWarrior! 54:57

3+ y ago54:57

54:57

Welcome to our first episode of 2021. Back in #lockdown and we can't get out for winter nets but still plenty to talk about. Today we feature our fantastic Vipers Champions project, hearing from HCB staff Mike Pollard & Emma Cowdrill, plus two Champions Bella & Claire. They tell us about the programme, the effect it has had on their personal develo…

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Episode 25 - Wicket Keeping & 2 'Wise' Men 40:34

3+ y ago40:34

40:34

For our final episode of 2020 we focus on those brave enough to pursue a career in Wicket Keeping! We assembled an expert panel to talk about the skills of the trade, why they started and the highs and lows of the position ⬇⬇⬇ Michael Bates - Former Hampshire Star & current England and Hampshire Coach Ariana Dowse - Hampshire Womens & Vipers Keeper…

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Episode 24 - Award Winners, Juniors and Sponsors 💰💰 51:49

3+ y ago51:49

51:49

A packed episode today! We start with fantastic news! Andrew Morris has won the national Chance to Shine Lockdown Hero award. Andrew joins us to tell us about the amazing efforts from him and his team at Ropley CC. We then speak to Compton & Chandlers Ford CC who have also been very active in the past few months. Hear how they have restructured, ch…

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Episode 23 - Spin Bowling & Saving Lives 54:15

3+ y ago54:15

54:15

Welcome back to Umpire Strikes Back. Today we look at the art and guile of Spin Bowling. Our Spin panel of Raj Naik (former 1st class cricketer in India), John Cook (our Coach Developer and England VI head coach) and Simon Jones, (the thinker!) speak to us about developing young spinners, the need for more left arm spin bowlers, how to set a field …

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Episode 22 - Behind the scenes @ Ageas Bowl 52:32

4y ago52:32

52:32

In our final look back at summer 2020 we speak to those who enabled International Cricket to take place and those who commentated on it. BBC Solent lead commentator Kevan James tells us about covering cricket in empty stadiums, reviews Hampshire CCC season, talks about the Vipers, praises new commentary stars and of course we mention his 4 in 4 aga…

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Episode 21 - Victorious Vipers & Club Season Review 33:52

4y ago33:52

33:52

On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the cricketing activity of the past few months. Firstly we speak to Charlotte Taylor, the Vipers star who took 6/34 in Sundays Edgbaston final, live on Sky Sports. She talks wickets, celebrations and family support! Andrew Worth, Chairman of Sparsholt CC, talks about the formation of a Winchester club champi…

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Episode 20 - Vipers on the charge! 25:25

4y ago25:25

25:25

#WomensCricketMonth Special! Featuring the Southern Vipers and their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy campaign. We hear from; Providence Cowdrill on her tournament hopes and expectations Regional Director of Women's Cricket Adam Carty on designing and executing a game plan And Ella Chandler discusses debuts and role models September is ECB Women's Crick…

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Episode 19 - What makes a good captain? 43:47

4y ago43:47

43:47

The Art of Captaincy! Must listen for all captains and players.....you may appreciate your skipper more after this! Today we hear from 5 captains. Neil Trestrail - Lymington and Southern League star, Emma Tatnell - new captain of Ropley 2s, Lauren Plater - Cove 2s skipper, Ed Hossell - England Visually Impaired captain and our own Simon Jones - who…

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Episode 18 - Talent ID & Team Selection 35:43

4y ago35:43

35:43

Today we focus on identifying talent and selecting teams, a hot topic at all levels of the game. We get the national picture from David Court, the new ECB Player Identification Lead and the local outlook from James Hibberd, Regional Performance Manager for the Hampshire Pathway. A great listen with real significance for parents, coaches and players…

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Episode 17 - Billy Taylor and Shaun Lilley on Umpiring & Fixtures Update 32:20

4y ago32:20

32:20

Today we hear from former Hampshire and Sussex player Billy Taylor on his journey from player to first class umpire. He is joined by Southern Premier League umpire Shaun Lilley. The pair discuss; Transition from player to umpire Handling player behaviour Being prepared (or not prepared) for play! We also check in on the games played across the coun…

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Episode 16 - Aneurin Donald & Inside a Cricketers mind! 44:16

4y ago44:16

44:16

Psychology special! We speak to Darren Britton, Sports Psychologist and Lecturer at Solent University, about the challenges of returning to cricket. Coping mechanisms, controlling the controllables and concentration techniques all get a mention. We also speak to Hampshire batsman Aneurin Donald. He discusses his return from serious injury, moving c…

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Episode 15 - Cricket is BACK! 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

The return of recreational Cricket! To celebrate we went to the pub and discussed; New playing guidelines Fixtures across the county Junior cricket Success and failure from the first weekend! Mentions for Ropley CC, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth Community CC, Compton and CF CC & Sway CC Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/co…

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Episode 14 - Umpiring appreciation & win money for your club! 22:34

4y ago22:34

22:34

As part of our #Hantslearning month we shine the spotlight on our Umpires! So integral to every game and now easier than ever for all players to get involved. We hear from Izzy, a young umpire starting her journey in the game, on how becoming an umpire has given her a greater knowledge of the rules and improved her own cricket! Plus, Jeff Levick of…

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Episode 13 - Back to training & Scorer appreciation 53:47

4y ago53:47

53:47

All about numbers this week. Following recent ECB guidance we discuss how we can start training in controlled environments and how many players can train at one time. Then we celebrate those who give up their time to score our games. We speak to Shirley from IBM Hursley CC and Sarah from Basingstoke and NH CC, they tell us about scoring games at ho…

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Episode 12 - Club updates & Twyford CC W10 38:09

4y ago38:09

38:09

A club special today! Our club experts Simon Jones, Michael Pollard and Andy Sharp talk through the issues facing recreational cricket clubs at present. They disuss finances, facilities, players and keeping in touch! All links and information can be found below. In Club Corner we visit Twyford CC and hear from Kate Bittles. Kate has overseen the re…

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Episode 11 - Disabilty Cricket - Coaching, Lords Taverners, Portchester CC & England PD team 31:58

4y ago31:58

31:58

To celebrate ECB Disability Cricket week we speak to 3 members of the Hampshire disability community. Michael Powell and Katie Stares, from Portchester CC talk about Lords Taverners projects Super 1's and Super 9's, plus as thye have both recently qualified as Foundation Level 1 coaches they feedback on their experiences. In club corner we speak to…

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Episode 10 - Hawkeye in amateur cricket & New Milton Falcons 53:37

4y ago53:37

53:37

How could Hawkeye technology be used to aid amateur cricket at all levels? Paul Hawkins, creator and founder of Hawkeye, joins us to discuss the new tech which may change the way we officiate and coach grassroots cricket. We also cover the introduction of Haweye in professional cricket and football and what each sport can learn from the other. In C…

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Episode 9 - Grounds teams & Hook and NB CC 30:49

4y ago30:49

30:49

One for your grounds team! Make sure they listen to Simon Lee, Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman and Darren Symonds, Regional Head of GMA (Grounds Management Association) talk about how to maintain your pitch during this time of inactivity. Listen then visit our social media to play our grounds quiz! Club Corner - Hook and Newnham Basics CC tell us about …

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