Arran of England

Pupils from Highfield School recently welcomed an international cricketing star to one of their Study Support sessions at Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Arran Thompson the Lancashire and England Womens player fielded questions from the 12 enthusiastic interviewees regarding her background and lifestyle as a cricketer at the highest level.

The questions were many and varied, and it was an interesting and hectic 45 minutes!

Arran told of how she became interested in cricket after going to games with her dad. In fact, she picked up a bat in anger for the first time aged just six. She then progressed to playing for a club at the age of 11 and it was only 7 years later when she represented her country.

The lifestyle of an international cricketer was also explored. Arran attends training sessions 6 times a week and has to keep to a strict diet. Although Arran has to watch what she eats (no chocolate I'm afraid) she does get the chance to sample such delights as syrup on toast!

This proved to be an enjoyable session for all at the LCCC cricket in Education Centre

These are exciting times for he young people and staff from the Cricket in Education Centre as they are also leading the way in nationwide cricket circles. Following on from their successful publication, 'Fun Runs' at last year's Old Trafford Test Match they have produced a number of activities for the ECB booklet 'Sticky Wickets'. This booklet is being promoted in all the country's primary schools and was given out as part of a package to all young people who attended this summer's Test Matches.

Details of the Cricket in Education Centre can be found on our website study support.co.uk.