Walking cricket in Sutton: no running, soft ball, good company

Walking cricket is cricket with the running taken out: no sprinting, a soft ball and plenty of good company. If you have always fancied a game but think the fast stuff has passed you by, this could be for you. Cheam Cricket Club is gathering names for walking cricket in Sutton and Cheam, for both men and women.

What is it? The idea is simple. You play the game you know, or the game you have always watched, at a gentle pace. Our walking cricket page describes it as "no running, soft ball, good company". It suits people who have not played for years, people who have never played, and people who played recently and want a friendlier game. [CHECK: the website does not describe the format in detail, so Safeer to add or confirm a line on how a session works.]

Who can join? Walking cricket at Cheam is open to men and women. You can register for yourself, or for a parent, relative or friend who would enjoy it. The sign-up form asks whether you have never played, played years ago or played recently, so we can pitch it right for everyone.

Come for the company, or come to play. Some people will want to come along for the social sessions. Others will want to play friendly matches home and away. The form lets you choose either. It also lets you say, if you wish, whether you need a seat between overs or help with transport, and we use that only to plan sessions.

What happens next? Our website says free tasters and an open day are planned for summer 2027 at Cheam Cricket Club. [CHECK: this comes from the page's short description only; no dates, times or fees are shown on the site, so please confirm before publishing.] The best thing to do now is register your interest, so we can tell you as soon as dates are fixed. We will only use your details to contact you about walking cricket.

Register your interest here: https://www.cheamcricketclub.com/walking-cricket

Not sure it is for you? You can also message the club on WhatsApp or email the secretary, using the contact details at https://www.cheamcricketclub.com/contact. [CHECK: the form uses a cheamcricketclub.co.uk address; confirm the correct one.]

Cricket has been part of life at Peaches Close, Cheam, since 1864. There is a place for walking cricketers in that story too.