Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 18/04/2026So excited to have photographer Gareth Copley-Jones joining us as our guest in Norwich on Thurs 23 April, 7.30pm. Here’s a message from Gareth about what to expect. Come and meet one of the nicest people in cricket as we discuss some of the iconic cricket photos he’s taken. 🏏📸 021
Reposted by Rob KellyWill Sergeant @willsergeant.com · 09/04/2026News just in! The limited vinyl edition of Eva Petersen’s album Emerald Green Eyes — featuring yours truly on musical duties — goes on pre-sale at 6pm (UK time) on 24th April. Keep your eyes on: av8recordsltd.co.uk Hope you dig it. 6405
Reposted by Rob KellyHistoric Cricket Pictures @picturesporting.bsky.social · 29/03/2026London Transport produced some lovely posters over the years advertising transport to major sporting occasions. This one, by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, is for the Oval Test of 1939, the last Test to be played in England for almost seven years 05610
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Date for the diary! 🚨 On Thursday 26 March we’ll be welcoming former England, Notts & Leics cricketer James Taylor as our guest speaker. It’s a 7pm start at Horsford CC in Norwich, non-members very welcome. #Cricket 021
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 21/03/2026It’s got a bit of an Echo & the Bunnymen ‘Heaven Up Here’ vibe to it. @bunnymen.com @lespattinson.bsky.social @willsergeant.com 050
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 14/03/2026A consummate professional.👌 Boss @willsergeant.com launching into Echo & the Bunnymen favourite The Killing Moon at the UEA. 🎸🐰 050
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Looking forward to Simon Hughes joining us as our guest speaker on Thursday 26 February, 6.45pm at @HorsfordCC in Norwich. Non-members very welcome. 013
Reposted by Rob KellyJonathan Campion @jonathancampion.com · 02/02/2026🇺🇦🏏 | My book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some tough and eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022. Details | Where to buy 💙📚 ⬇️ www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-outpitchpublishing.co.ukGetting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of WarGetting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia... 0129
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Absolutely buzzing to announce that photographer Gareth Copley-Jones is joining us as our guest speaker in Norwich on Thursday 23 April. Looking forward to hearing about his 20 years of photographing the England men’s cricket team home & abroad and viewing a selection of his stunning photos. 🏏 📷 011
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Review of our ‘Victory in Australia’ book event with @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social on Thursday 27 November. 🏏📖 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #Ashes #NewBooks norfolkcricketsociety.com/2025/11/30/r...norfolkcricketsociety.comRichard Whitehead – Victory in AustraliaOn Thursday 27 November 2025 our speaker was Richard Whitehead, whose topic was the Ashes tour of 1954/55. He has just published a book on this tour, entitled Victory in Australia. The Remarkable S… 031
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 30/11/2025That’s a wrap for the first-half of our 2025/26 programme. Massive thanks to @jarrodkimber.bsky.social, @huwzat.bsky.social, @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social for three brilliant and insightful talks. Many thanks also to Horsford CC for hosting us. See in Feb 2026 for @theanalyst 👍 022
Reposted by Rob KellyCricket Research Network @cricketacademic.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Here’s the recording of our latest webinar panel - The Men’s Ashes and the Future of Test Cricket. Tim Wigmore and @jarrodkimber.bsky.social covered a LOT of ground - and the event was expertly chaired by @russinthezone.bsky.social 👏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtt6...youtube.comPanel: The Men’s Ashes and the Future of Test CricketYouTube video by Cricket Research Network 055
Reposted by Rob KellyWisden Cricketers’ Almanack @wisdenalmanack.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Robin Hobbs was the last England leg-spinner to take 1,000 first-class wickets – but he only played seven times for his country, at a time when wrist-spin was unfashionable. He is remembered in the 2025 edition of Wisden. Click on the image to read. www.wisden.com/wisden-crick...wisden.comRobin Hobbs Obituary: Last England Leg-Spinner To Take 1,000 First-Class Wickets | Wisden AlmanackRobin Hobbs died on May 8, 2024, aged 81. A rare England post-War leg-spinner, he played seven Test matches between 1967 and 1971. He was remembered in the 2025 edition of the Wisden Almanack. 184
Reposted by Rob KellyUkraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Introducing our jersey for next month's Euro Cup in Warsaw! Made by Ambition Sport, it has the logos of our charity partners @fierce-calm.bsky.social and Ukraine Charity, and our federation's pre-war crest. Poland, @icelandcricket.bsky.social, Latvia and Lithuania – get ready! What do you think? 34113
Reposted by Rob KellyAnnie Chave @anniechave.bsky.social · 01/06/2025These fabulous cricket organisations are gold! Please do join them - cricketmemorabilia.org www.cricketsociety.org acscricket.com www.walkersandtalkersorg 084
Reposted by Rob KellyJeremy Lonsdale @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Great double page article on new @acscricket.bsky.social book on forgotten 1930s batting star David Walker in the latest edition of the Eastern Daily Press. Copies of Andy Dawson's excellent book available from shop.acscricket.com?product=davi... @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social 023
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025New biography published by @acscricket.bsky.social chronicles the life of David Walker, prolific Norfolk batter of the 1930s. norfolkcricketsociety.com/2025/05/18/n...norfolkcricketsociety.comNew biography chronicles life of prolific Norfolk batter of the 1930sDavid Walker was arguably the best batsman of the 1930s never to play full-time in the First Class game with legendary Norfolk, Middlesex and England cricketer Bill Edrich going as far to say that … 022
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 03/05/2025“With the possible exception of Donald Bradman, David Walker was probably the best batsman in the world!” - Bill Edrich. New from @acscricket.bsky.social a biography of 1930s Norfolk player David Walker by Andy Dawson. shop.acscricket.com?product=davi... 052
Reposted by Rob KellyDean Wilson @deanbwilson.bsky.social · 25/04/2025An enjoyable evening with @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social talking through a golden era of English cricket and ghostwriting for x2 legendary all rounders. 052
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 16/04/20252/2 We’ve also been joined by @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social and none other than England & Essex legend Graham Gooch. Rounding off our 2024/25 programme we’re delighted to welcome @cricketmediauk.bsky.social Chair @deanbwilson.bsky.social as our guest on Thurs 24 April, 7pm at Horsford CC in Norwich. 011
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025We might not have first class cricket in Norfolk but we certainly have first class speakers at our events. In the last few months alone we’ve welcomed Mark Ramprakash, @benbloomsport.bsky.social and MCC @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Book of the Year Award winner @listerprod.bsky.social 🧵 1/2 121
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Very fortunate to have recently obtained this original painting by @tjgodden.bsky.social which is just back from the framer. A depiction of England & Yorkshire bowler Hedley Verity leading his men on Sicily in 1943, this poignant piece is called “Last Innings”. 0162
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 11/04/2025You been making models again @typejunky.bsky.social? 110
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Loads of these muppet images popping up on social media at the mo. Have already spotted The Smiths and Depeche Mode. Wonder how long before we see what @bunnymen.com look like? @willsergeant.com @lespattinson.bsky.social #TheMuppet 020
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025A good crowd in for a really entertaining evening with England & Essex legend Graham Gooch. Many thanks to Horsford CC for hosting us, brilliant venue & facilities. 👍 121
Reposted by Rob KellyBicycle Links CIC @bicyclelinks.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Spring clean? 🧹 If you are having a clear-out, we're always in need of adult bikes and kids bikes. We accept donations in any condition and can also take accessories! #springclean #donationsaccepted #donateabike #socialenterpriseuk #communityinterestcompany #community #bicyclelinks #norwich #norfolk 021
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 18/03/2025In Oxford yesterday and took the opportunity to check out the The Parks’ cricket pavilion. A beautiful building, wonder how many great players must have graced it over the years? 000
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Only 2 weeks until our evening with former England & Essex captain Graham Gooch - Thursday 27 March, 7.30pm at Horsford CC in Norwich. 🎤 Admission is £9 and pre-booking is recommended, to book a place please contact norfolkcricketsociety@gmail.com 011
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025It’s #WorldBookDay and it’s making us think of the cricket writers who’ve visited us recently to talk about their brilliant books. @jonathancampion.com @benbloomsport.bsky.social @listerprod.bsky.social @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social 053
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Many thanks to @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social for an excellent talk on Bill Bowes; a name many of us were familiar with but perhaps without a full acknowledgement or appreciation of his life, Jeremy certainly did him justice. 👏 011
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Our next event is on Thursday 27 February when @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss his book on England & Yorkshire bowler Bill Bowes. It’s a 7.30pm start at Horsford Cricket Club in Norwich, £5 on the door, all welcome. 053
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 12/01/2025At first glance I thought this one of your models @typejunky.bsky.social 071
Reposted by Rob KellyKevin Cummins @kcmanc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025On this day 46 years ago - 6 January 1979 - I photographed Ian Curtis and #JoyDivision in the snow around Manchester #IanCurtis - this frame is from a contact sheet which is available at paulstolper.com 1293
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 29/12/2024Explosive batting by Jim Dale in Carry On Follow That Camel. 🏏 💥 082
Reposted by Rob KellyEcho & The Bunnymen @bunnymen.com · 17/12/2024Whoever did this to our track ‘BedBugs And Ballyhoo’ I give you a pat on the back. Love it. 21109
Reposted by Rob KellySarah Dempster @dempster2000.bsky.social · 17/12/2024There’s an antiques emporium in Norwich of such unfathomable strangeness every visit produces fresh gasps of bewilderment and terror. Recent finds: 1. Mounted photo print of depressed steam train driver (£1) 56891248
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Really enjoyable evening at Pogue Mahon’s listening to @musicbiographer.bsky.social discussing the life, lyrics, music, and legacy of Shane MacGowan, great set of songs too by The Donnybrooks. ☘️ 🎸🎻 🎤 📖 👏 120
Reposted by Rob KellyEcho & The Bunnymen @bunnymen.com · 05/12/2024The maestro. youtube.com/shorts/GW2Lz...youtube.comEcho & The Bunnymen ‘The Killing Moon’ soundcheckYouTube video by Official Echo & The Bunnymen & Ian McCulloch 1549
Reposted by Rob KellyJoy Division Central @jd-central.bsky.social · 04/12/2024It's that time of year again. Ian Curtis's office Christmas party circa 1977 0244
Reposted by Rob KellyBreffni, girly swot 🕷️🍃🇺🇦 @breffers.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Cricket bringing joy to a young refugee thanks to a brilliant organisation - Alsama. app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/68705/...app.prospectmagazine.co.ukHow cricket is changing children‘s lives in LebanonI think the sport has the potential to become the global refugee game 095
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 04/12/2024I kinda knew I’d been bingeing on @bunnymen.com a bit much this year, didn’t realise how serious it had got.🐰 000
Reposted by Rob Kellyfredftang.bsky.social @fredftang.bsky.social · 02/12/2024A sad image for a dull and dreary Monday - this is the derelict scoreboard at Lakenham in Norfolk, once the centre of cricket in the county and a ground that hosted several First Class matches - at the turn of the 21st century the ground closed to make way for housing 372
Reposted by Rob KellyRichard Balls @musicbiographer.bsky.social · 01/12/2024For live Irish music and the inside story of my Shane MacGowan biography, head to Pogue Mahon’s in Norwich on Tuesday 10 December. Signed copies will be available on the night for £10 - cash only. Admission is free. #Norwich #Pogues #biography 032
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Many thanks to Horsford Cricket Club for hosting us at Manor Park, the home of Norfolk CCC. A special thank you to Dave Masdin at Horsford who’s been so supportive of our events. 👏 031
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Prior to @listerprod.bsky.social’s talk Keir Hounsome gave a short speech and led a round of applause in recognition of Stephen Musk receiving the @acscricket.bsky.social Statistician of the Year award. Stephen has written 20 titles, most of which are available from Red Rose Books. 🏏 📚 🏆 222
Reposted by Rob KellyNorfolk Cricket Society @norfolkcricketsoc.bsky.social · 30/11/2024A superb end to the first half of our 2024/25 programme with @listerprod.bsky.social delivering a highly thoughtful and insightful talk on Frank Worrell and his place in West Indian cricket & social history. Looking forward to reading the book and learning more about the great man. #Cricket #books 155
Reposted by Rob KellyBen Bloom @benbloomsport.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Up and down the country, through the autumn/winter, thousands of cricket lovers gather to discuss and hear about their sporting passion. Over the past weeks I've joined a few of them. A piece on the value of English cricket's societies.theguardian.comThe Spin | Keeping cricket societies buoyant through winter is vital for future of the sportOff-season events need more support with the English game going through its latest existential crisis 022
Rob Kelly @robkelly71.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Almost December and Spooky Story is still haunting me @mralistairgreen.bsky.social 😱 000
Reposted by Rob KellyJeremy Lonsdale @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Very pleased that my Pitch Publishing book on the life of the @yorkshireccc.bsky.social bowler and coach, and cricket journalist, Bill Bowes, is included in Paul Edwards' 'year in books' review in the new edition of @thecricketer.bsky.social Book available: www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/unusual... 0102