Paulette Moxam is a receptionist at Trent Bridge House, the County Council building on the corner of the cricket ground. I asked her about how she is feeling about the impact of the Test Match on the office.
“I’m excited about it,” she says.
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The Story Behind The Play
The Ashes is known for its history and a play that epitomises such values in the one that has just finished at the Nottingham Playhouse, ‘The Ashes’.
The play depicts the story of the infamous ‘bodyline’ tour of Australia in 1933, as see through the eyes of Nottinghamshire’s Harold Larwood.
Pattinson Promises Fiery Ashes Series
The Ashes is, unquestionably, cricket’s most celebrated series. The pinnacle of the international game, one of the fiercest rivalries in sport will be contested over five matches this summer, starting this week at Trent Bridge.
One man not short on desire and drive will be young Australian bowler James Pattinson.
Experience Nottinghamshire: City Gears Up For Evening Entertainment
The Ashes Test is less than a week away and if you’re coming to Nottingham to watch the biggest rivalry in cricket then we have plenty of extra things to see and do after the game. All of the events below can be accessed via the dedicated page for Trent Bridge on the Experience Nottinghamshire website.
Post Match Plans
Once the game has finished there’s plenty to see and do in Nottingham. Several local pubs are offering Real Ale Festivals.
John Lewis Showcase Knitted Cricketers
John Lewis have joined the celebrations ahead of Australia’s arrival in Nottingham by employing a group of knitted cricketers as part of their display. They even made a trip to Trent Bridge to put their abilities to the test.
Photographs – Jemma Cox
All Hands On Deck At Trent Bridge Inn
With thousands set to descend on West Bridgford for the first Investec Ashes Test, the Trent Bridge Inn’s Duty Manager, Philippa Bacon, has her work cut out for her ahead of Australia’s arrival in Nottingham.
“I’ve been interviewing all day for extra staff for the Ashes test, we need anyone and everyone to help,” she said.
Podcast: Liz Wilkinson
As a long time member Liz Wilkinson knows the Trent Bridge atmosphere better than most and she is as excited as anybody to welcome the Australians to Nottingham for the first time in eight years in the opening Test of this summers Ashes series. However, Liz told us she expects her local Notts favourites to enjoy themselves rather more than their Australian counterparts.
Pollard Teaches Prior A Few Tricks
Whenever Nottinghamshire history is a talking point, Robin Hood is at the forefront of conversation.
The tradition is proudly continued today by Nottinghamshire’s Official Robin Hood, Tim Pollard, who has a long association with the cricket club.
“When the t20 season rolls around I have been down at the ground obviously because of the Outlaws link,” Pollard said.
“It’s great fun keeping the crowd entertained by being on the pitch with the mascot and signing autographs.