A Love Letter to Llandudno: An Interview with Joe Lambe

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Joe begins by introducing himself, talking about his early life in Bangor and Llandudno where his parents ran a little bed and breakfast business.

He describes his early sporting experiences, including his memories of the 1970 football World Cup.  He 'stumbled' upon the Llandudno Oval, the club's cricket ground and was hooked by the idea of playing the game.

He was a mischievous child and got into a little trouble with other members of the club but fell in love with cricket and that love has stayed with him.  He remembers the 1976 Test Series with the great West Indies side and how practicing in the back lane forced him to play straight.

Joe outlines the sporting traditions of Llandudno including rugby, hockey and football as well as cricket and recalls some of his memories of playing at the club.

He talks passionately about his work as a coach and cricket development officer with Cricket Wales in and around Llandudno with some powerful stories of connecting with young people and promoting the game in North Wales.

Joe has used his lifelong intoxication with the game of cricket to enthuse countless youngsters, some of whom will form the bedrock of the recreational game in the years to come.  He is a fabulous ambassador and advocate for the game of cricket.

Everyone at the Museum of Welsh Cricket wishes him well with his ongoing work.

Thanks Joe !!