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We had gone to a jumble sale when we stopped at a playground for the girls.  While we were there, the local cricket team was preparing for a match, so we stayed to watch for a while.[ad#ad-1]

You might hear about a softball team here and there in the US, but there were no organised amateur sports.  Here, each town/village would have a cricket team and they would form leagues and play against each other throughout the year. It’s not just cricket, but football and rugby as well.  Every time you drive through a town, regardless of size, you’d find lots of cricket greens and football and rugby clubs.  It’s a part of life. 

It makes me wonder why they keep reporting that the UK is the least active country in the EU. Yes, I can see that obesity is on the rise (the size makeup in this country is definitely larger than it was 10 years ago).  But, seeing that adults are still staying active, I don’t understand how kids can grow up couch potatoes.

Yank by — August 14, 2009 in Sports 0

We just came back from the circus.  It’s only a small one – John Lawson’s.  One big top tent, no animals, no swinging acrobats.  However, it was a trip worth taking.  For two hours, the talented circus performers amazed us with some athletic displays and stunts.  The kids always find the clowns amusing.  I must admit that when we first saw how small it was, I thought it was meant to be just for kids.  But, the performances were good enough to impress adults.   They have one more night in Newick, then they move on.  So, if they’re in your area, you might want to check them out.  You can find out more at: http://www.johnlawsonscircus.co.uk/

Yank by — May 5, 2009 in Leisure 1