Meet the Team – CWB – Uganda Spring 2016

Introducing the CWB Team Uganda Spring 2016 variety

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Project Leader: Mark Campbell

Nickname: At work ‘Professor’; at cricket ‘Cymbals

Home Town: North London

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I’ve been on four CWB projects and loved every minute. I have found a regular boost of smiles from enthusiastic children keeps me going at work for the rest of the year and everyone at CWB who has been to Uganda tells me how beautiful it is, so I want to see for myself.

Why Am I nearly famous – Nearly famous? Don’t you know who I am? I’ve hit an England bowler for 4 and my wife has an OBE!

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

I am not sure what this meant but I understand the task was to blindfold myself and choose a selection of discs from my LP collection. I found

1. Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks (The greatest song about the greatest city in the world)

2. Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z (pretty good song about a fairly interesting city)

3. Hurt – Johnny Cash (not about any city, but about everything else important in life!)

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Cricket Tutor: Graham Gayton

Returning CWB Volunteer

Home Town: Perranporth in Cornwall

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: Coaching Cricket is something I enjoy and I love Uganda and the people. If I can save one life our project will be worthwhile

I was nearly famous because: Fame has never been on my list. Likeable – yes

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

Love Queen the group and Freddie Mercury

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First Time Volunteer: Beth Evans

Home Town: Redhill, Surrey

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I’m doing this as I am extremely passionate about cricket and also about the power cricket has to teach valuable life lessons and educating communities around the world. I am lucky enough to have grown up with a very supportive family. Many people do not have this support or people around to offer advice and guidance. If I can help even one person then I am making a difference. Going to Africa is one of my biggest dreams, this is an opportunity of a lifetime for me to help volunteering with local communities and giving young people a chance of a better future. (brief-ooppsss-as you can tell I talk too much!!)

I was nearly famous because my dad is Chris Evans………just not the ginger version-plus he’s a little older!

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. I Don’t Want to Be by Gavin DeGraw

2. History by One Direction (I know embarrassing!!)

3. How to Save a Life by The Fray

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First Time Volunteer: Richard Armes

Home Town: North London

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I am doing this because I love coaching cricket and I love the idea of using cricket to get across real life messages which can make a difference to whole communities

Unfortunately I am not nearly famous because my middle name is Keith

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. I want – one direction (my children – honest!)

2. Funky Kingston – Toots and the Maytals (you will all get to hear this on the trip whether you like it or not!!)

3. Song 2 – Blur

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Returning Volunteer: Ross Opie

Home Town: Bristol

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I loved my trip to Botswana last year. I have played sport since a very young age and have experienced a great deal of enjoyment through playing sport. I want to be able to help share some of the enjoyment I have experienced with those less fortunate than myself through the coaching of cricket

I was nearly famous because a paparazzi photographer took a photograph of myself and a couple of friends having a beer with former footballers Lee Sharpe and Chris Kamara

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. Torn – Natalie Imbruglia

2. Take me to Church – Hozier

3. I can see clearly now – Jimmy Cliff

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First Time Volunteer: Sarajane “SJ” Marchant

Home Town: Hertford

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I am passionate about Africa, young people achieving their potential, and most of all cricket – so what’s not to like?

I was nearly famous because: I shared the same name as Dr Who’s assistant before I was married (although admittedly it was spelt differently)

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. All of Me – John Legend

2. The Show Must Go On – Queen

3. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson

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First Time Volunteer: Liam Stubbs

Current town – Monmouth but born in Middlesbrough

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I love cricket, I love coaching cricket and I want as many other people to love cricket as possible!

I was nearly famous because my back was once on Newsnight

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. Massive Attack – Unfinished Sympathy

2. The Ramones – Baby I Love You

3. Stone Roses – Ten Storey Love Song

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First Time Volunteer: Tom Barnes

Home Town: The Cotswolds

I am volunteering for CWB in Uganda because: I love cricket and want to use that in a positive way. Also I have never been to Africa before. I want to use money I am earning over my year out in a positive way.

I was nearly famous because I have a signed rugby ball by Jonny Wilkinson with mud where he kicked it.

First 3 songs when I shuffle my Ipod:

1. Ed Sheeran – Runaway

2. Kanye West – Goodlife

3. Greek Tragedy – The Wombats

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