Glow in the dark cricket sessions shine a light on women’s health in Dudley
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation (WCF) has successfully delivered two innovative “Glow in the Dark” cricket sessions in Dudley, thanks to funding received as part of a research project with the Dudley Integrated Care Board (ICB). The sessions combined fun, inclusive cricket activities with important conversations around HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.
Designed to create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment, the sessions brought together women and girls from across the Dudley area to participate in free glow in the dark cricket, enjoy complimentary food, and take part in an informal classroom discussion focused on women’s health. Participants were invited to answer questions anonymously about HPV vaccinations and cervical screening, helping to gather valuable insight to support ongoing research and community health initiatives.
The events were extremely well attended, with 31 girls aged 8–14 and 59 women aged 14+ taking part across the two sessions — a total of 90 female participants.
Elsa-Marie Evans, Head of Community Programmes at Worcestershire Cricket Foundation, said: “The sessions were fantastic. Thanks to the funding, we were able to host glow cricket for participants across Dudley and gather vital insight around HPV vaccinations and cervical screening.”
Chloe Hill, Women & Girls Development Officer at WCF, added: “We had great fun at the sessions, seeing 90 female participants across two weeks. It was a great opportunity for us to engage with people who are seasoned cricketers, some who were new to the game, and some who had never played at all before. Participants received the insight questions really well and it generated some great conversation.”
The initiative highlights Worcestershire Cricket Foundation’s continued commitment to using sport as a platform to improve health awareness, reduce barriers to participation, and strengthen community engagement.
