I started playing cricket when I studied at Bedford College of Physical Education. There had been no opportunity, as a girl, to play cricket when I was younger. I was a tennis player so had good hand eye co-ordination so instantly took to the game. In a short time I was playing for Gunnersbury CC and had advanced to playing for Middlesex. This, of course, was alongside my day job as a teacher.
Success at Middlesex led me to selection for Young England at the inaugural World Cup in 1973. I then progressed to playing for England. Matches took me the length and breadth of the country including World Cups in India and New Zealand.
Alongside playing I achieved my Advanced Coaching Award and became a fully qualified umpire, standing for several years in the Thames Valley League. I have coached the Middlesex Junior girls' team and numerous school teams.
As a woman cricketer, back in the day, I received no remuneration or financial help to buy kit. I spent a great deal of time playing for Rachael Heyhoe-Flint's team travelling around playing charity matches. The donations we received from these matches went to the WCA, keeping the women's game alive.
I continued my cricket journey by establishing a Junior Section at my village cricket club 30 years ago. This has gone from strength to strength despite incapacity having reduced my participation to scoring and administration, I am still enjoying being involved with the game.
Cricket has offered me a lifetime of learning skills, having fun and making many, many friends. To any girl thinking of playing I would say 'go for it'. There is something in the game for everyone, whatever ability.
I am extremely proud of the evolution of Junior Cricket at my Club and for being a member of the first Women's Team to play at Lord's in 1976.