Top Somerset cricket stars visit local hospice
Tom Abell, Ben Green and Roelof van der Merwe met patients and learned about the sort of care provided at St Margaret's
St Margaret's Hospice has been paid a visit by some of Somerset County Cricket Club's top stars.
Tom Abell, Ben Green and Roelof van der Merwe met patients and learned about the sort of care provided at the hospice.
The visit comes ahead of the fundraising Big Somerset Cricket Bash - on June 30th.
One of the places they visited was the Sunflower Centre, which provides specialist support and advice for patients with life-limiting illness or advanced progressive conditions.
Patricia Rimmer, a day centre attendee, reflected: “It was so wonderful to meet them. I always enjoy my visits to the Sunflower Centre, but meeting the cricketers, who were so lovely really made the day for all of us.”
Speaking of their visit at the hospice Tom Abell said: “Seeing the incredible care that is given by St Margaret’s is humbling and makes me proud to say that the County Cricket Team are supporting such a worthwhile cause.
"We really hope you’ll (everyone will) join us at the Big Somerset Cricket Bash.”
The day will start at the Taunton hospice before a scenic 5km walk to the County Cricket ground, honouring loved ones or simply enjoying time with friends - in time for the 11am toss.
The Somerset team will face off against the Warwickshire Bears in the County Championships, with a full day of entertainment, food, and drink planned.