Thorpey’s Bat and Chat - Surrey

We’re excited to launch Thorpey’s Bat and Chat, a new Cricket‑Wellbeing programme in partnership with Surrey Cricket Club, hosted at Guildford Cricket Ground.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This programme references suicide.

If you’re looking for fun, low‑pressure cricket activities paired with relaxed, supportive conversations about mental health and wellbeing, we’d love to see you there.
The programme has been made possible thanks to our partners at Surrey County Cricket Club and funds raised at A Day for Thorpey, a Mind event held in memory of Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide after experiencing depression and anxiety. Honouring Graham’s life in this way helps us create welcoming spaces where people feel less alone and more supported.
Amanda Thorpe, wife of Graham, said: "We are so pleased to see the roll-out of Thorpey’s Bat and Chat sessions around the country and would really encourage you to give it a go if you’re struggling with your mental health.”
Ten sessions will take place at Guildford Cricket Ground every Monday from 20th July, 9.30 - 11.30am. Open to anyone aged 18+.

Each week will include a fun, cricket-based activity, followed by a supportive conversation about mental health and wellbeing. We will focus on a different mental health or mindfulness topic each week, and you can book onto as many of the sessions as you'd like. The full programme is below.

Dates:

Monday 20th July, 9.30 - 11.30 am - What does Mindfulness mean to you?

Monday 27th July, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Barriers and benefits to looking after our mental health

Monday 3rd August, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Mindful noticing of breath

Monday 10th August, 9.30 - 11.30 am - All things Mindfulness

Monday 17th August, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Charging your battery

Monday 24th August, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Gratitude

Monday 7th September, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Grounding for everyday moments

Monday 14th September, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Self-compassion as self-care

Monday 21st September, 9.30 - 11.30 am - Meditation made simple

Monday 28th September, 9.30 - 11.30am - Letting go and moving forward

Please note, you do not need to have played cricket before to join in. The sessions will be suitable for all abilities.

You must book in advance to attend the sessions, and please book onto each session that you'd like to come along to separately.