Check out who is going on the Inaugural CWB trip to Cameroon and also some weird and wonderful information about them!

 

Richard Thurston

What you do? – HR Director at BBC
Cricket Experience – not much
Coaching Experience – even less!

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – Positive
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – Rwanda twice
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – Love the sense of the unknown and the opportunity to be involved in our first trip was too tempting. Plus i have only been to East Africa, so I am looking forward to heading to the Westside.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa – Trying to teach Sean (an American who runs Rwandan Orphanage Project) Cricket. The poor bloke just could not get his head around it but joined in with all the kids anyway.
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? You name it I have tried it twice
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Merde (not sure of the spelling).

 

Cameron Foster

What you do? Inspirational Speaker at www.cameronfoster.co.uk
Cricket Experience? Played club cricket since 7 y/o. Represented district teams. Current senior squad player at Leigh CC in Lancashire.
Coaching Experience? Been coaching since 14 years young (Karate, Cricket, Basketball and Football). Currently employed as a community sports coach for Wigan Sports Development working with disabled kids. Run the Under 9’s cricket team at my club and Run an Under 8’s football team.

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – Impactful
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – Kenya November 2011
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – Excited by the opportunity to be on the first trip and going to a brand new country.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? (if not applicable favourite moment in an overseas country) Around 100 school kids doing the Poznan (Man City celebration) after they beat United 6-1 the day before. By the way I am an avid Man United fan.
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? Off Piste (Coming Soon)
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) I enfreindre les règles.

 

Jo North-Clarke

What you do? Sport Development Officer at Leeds Trinity University / Studying for an MA at Sheffield Hallam
Cricket Experience? I learnt to play Kwik Cricket as a youngster aged 8 in a week long course at my local Leisure Centre. Since then as I have played mostly 'beach/holiday' cricket.

Coaching Experience? Have led cricket sessions as part of multisport coaching days with children in the past but not a qualified coach. Although I'm aiming to complete my UKCC L1 course in the near future.

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – Trailblazing
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – 2012 Spring trip to Uganda
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – As Country Manager I have been involved in the Cameroon project from day one and I am excited to finally get out to this wonderful country and experience what promises to be amazing new cultures and meet the people of Cameroon.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? (if not applicable favourite moment in an overseas country) Endless smiles from the children we met in Uganda.
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? You live, you learn..
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Parlez-vous Anglais??

 

Annabel Kibble

What you do? IT Project Manager at The Body Shop – currently just managed the launch of a new loyalty scheme in Spain and Sweden. We are also launching a new iPhone App in the next few weeks!
Cricket Experience? None!
Coaching Experience? None!

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – Inspiring
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – This will be my first trip with CWB
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – I have heard such amazing stories from the trips, I wanted to have an experience of volunteering, seeing how much of a difference it can make to children and their teachers.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? (if not applicable favourite moment in an overseas country) Haven’t been to Africa on a trip yet – I have favourite moments every year when I go skiing so can’t choose just one!
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? Tales of a Curly Haired Girl

What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Vin Chaud Sil Vous Plait

 

Will McLaren-Clark

What you do – run my own Property Consultancy
Cricket Experience – Played since I was 5. Captain of Arundel CC 1st XI in Sussex County League for 4 years.
Coaching Experience – Qualified in 2006. Level 2 ECB Coach. Coach regularly at Arundel CC

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – Inspirational
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – Botswana 2009 (Project leader); Botswana 2010 (Country Manager)
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – Breaking new ground with CWB in a new country. Chance to experience West Africa.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? Returning to Botswana in 2010 to see teachers we trained in 2009 now running their own coaching in Schools. Also seeing the Botswana Cricket Authority adopting our coaching principles and embracing HIV/Aids awareness by having the Red Ribbon on their clothing and ‘Hitting Aids For Six’ as their motto!
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? Me – from start to finish (almost)
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Frapper le singe

 

Jonathan Todd

What you do? Deputy manager at a pub
Cricket Experience? Played for my club since I was 10, but I was playing with a cricket bat and ball way before then.
Coaching Experience? I started coaching at secondary school completing various leadership courses where I completed my first level 1 course at college to then progress to level 2 and hopefully move up to level 3 in the near future. I'm the club development manager at my local club encouraging children and adults to participate in cricket and non cricketers to volunteer within the club.

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word – rewarding
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? – yes, the Cameroon trip will be my fourth straight trip.
What was your incentive to going to Cameroon? – to be one of the first volunteers to go out and hopefully set up a strong link between CWB and Cameroon cricket federation. Having been appointed as the HIV/AIDS awareness lead for Cameroon I will be ensuring that we are up to date with all the information possible regarding HIV/AIDS in Cameroon.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? (if not applicable favourite moment in an overseas country) shouting abstain, be faithful, and Condom as loud as you can with 100's of kids.
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? Stumped
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Mais oui, one of Del Boys favourite sayings.

 

Richard Davies

What you do? Retired from Grounds manager and cricket coach at Lancing College. Now part time cricket coach.
Cricket experience? Auckland Schools NZ, Cheshire U19, ESCA U19, Army and Combined Services, Warwickshire CCC, Berkshire CCC, club professional Arbroath United CC.
Coaching experience? Coaching Award, Advanced Award, Level 3 coach, tutor/assessor. Professional club coach, County age group coach and 30 years of schools coaching. Overseas coaching experience in 15 countries.

CWB STUFF!

Explain CWB in one word. Infectious.
Have you been on any previous CWB trips? This will be my 10th project.
What is your incentive to going to Cameroon? To go to another part of Africa and compare with the countries I know so well.

FUN STUFF!

Favourite moment in Africa? (if not applicable favourite moment in an overseas country) 500 children running and screaming towards 7 concerned volunteers looking at me for guidance. "Enjoy" I said.
If you were to write a book about yourself what would the title be? Cricket countries and characters.
What is your best French phrase? (No Google translate permitted) Vin rouge merci !!