World Championship 2023 room rates and more (AMENDED)

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Good evening everyone,

Apologies, I thought I had posted these already but an eagle eyed Jersey colleague spotted that I hadn't.

Room rates for the tournament this year are as follows. It is important to note - these have to be booked via phone, as 'Bar Billiards' needs to be mentioned, otherwise you will be advised that the hotel is either full, or closed.

All room prices are quoted on a minimum 2 nights B&B (no half-board), per night, and all need to be pre-paid in advance.

• £75 for a double or twin room
• £85 for a triple room
• £130 for a family room (2 adults and 2 children (not 4 adults))

As per recent years, the rooms shall not be serviced but if new towels etc are required then housekeeping can be called, whom shall then resolve.

In relation to food/beverage - the usual venues of Bonettis, the 'Diner', Sunday lunch and the upstairs and downstairs bars will be available.

Should you have any questions on the above then please do send me a PM.

Sean

[4timeschamp]

Hi Sean
Myself and Heather would stay at the Merton if it is open on the Monday night

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

If anyone else is wanting to stay at the Merton on the Monday evening then please do let me know ASAP, as we require another 5 rooms to ensure I can persuade the hotel to remain open the extra day.

Thanks everyone.

Sean

[Chunky Monkeys other half]

Any news Sean or are still stuck on 5 rooms 😬

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Jun 22, 2023 18:48:34 GMT Chunky Monkeys other half said:

Any news Sean or are still stuck on 5 rooms 😬

Still on the 5 at the moment and running short on time for other confirmations to arrive.

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Good evening,

Unfortunately, due to an insufficient number of players advising they wish to stay an additional night the Merton will not be offering to stay open on the Monday evening. I can only offer my apologies to those individuals who were hoping that would occur.

On a separate note, I have been advised by the Merton that scaffolding will be present around the hotel over the weekend, although they expect no work to occur from the Friday evening through to the Monday morning. Any work on the other days will also be finished prior to 4:30pm.
The hotel have advised that, where possible, all rooms booked will be placed away from the scaffolding to reduce disruption.

If you have any question on the above, do PM me.

Sean

[Sir Chancelot]

Are the kitchens at the Merton Hotel cooking on gas or electric ?
Asking for a friend.....

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Oct 10, 2023 11:10:46 GMT Sir Chancelot said:

Are the kitchens at the Merton Hotel cooking on gas or electric ?
Asking for a friend.....

Don't actually know, but most hotels and restaurants in Jersey run with gas.

[Sir Chancelot]

Let's hope the gas supply is back online by November then, lol.

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Evening,

For those of you coming to play a few games prior to the small matter of the weekends main event I can confirm that we now have Bar Billiard tables in the following venues:

Sarum Hotel (St Helier)
Shipwright pub (St Helier)
Rozel Bay Bar and Bistro (St Martin)

All venues available during normal 'pub' hours.

Sean

P.S. - Gas company are proposing to roll out a slow reconnection of gas starting tomorrow........

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Hello everyone,

I have today received confirmation from the Merton that

- The usual food venues and opening hours will be again active for this years tournament
- The Seymour Group 'discount card' for food and drink will be available for all attendees to use
- Sunday lunch will be available; just for us, at a discounted price
- Real Ale is once again back - again at a favourable price (much cheaper than in town)
- NEW FOR THIS YEAR - the hotel have confirmed that they will open up the 'Sports bar' (at the top of the metal stairs), which will allow 'Pool', 'Darts' and 'Table Football' games to be played (the bar in there will be shut but you can take your drinks from the main bar in there).

I am working on the final timings of the event at present and shall post these on the 'draw' chat once I have finished them.

If you have any questions on the above, do PM me directly and I shall respond.

See you in a couple of weeks.

Sean

[Sir Chancelot]

I have just received an email from the Merton, stating that the organisers wish to know the personal details of who is staying there for the competition.
Is this a scam ?
Never been asked this before.
Does this go against data protection rules ?

[therealmc]

Oct 30, 2023 12:46:42 GMT Sir Chancelot said:

I have just received an email from the Merton, stating that the organisers wish to know the personal details of who is staying there for the competition.
Is this a scam ?
Never been asked this before.
Does this go against data protection rules ?

I’ve had a similar request from The Merton. It says that Sean wants to know who is attending but if we’ve entered the comp and are in the draw then surely Sean knows…

[bobhall]

Oct 30, 2023 14:04:29 GMT therealmc said:

Oct 30, 2023 12:46:42 GMT Sir Chancelot said:

I have just received an email from the Merton, stating that the organisers wish to know the personal details of who is staying there for the competition.
Is this a scam ?
Never been asked this before.
Does this go against data protection rules ?

I’ve had a similar request from The Merton. It says that Sean wants to know who is attending but if we’ve entered the comp and are in the draw then surely Sean knows…

I think it’s so they know who is staying at the Merton and entered into the comp

And no it doesn’t go against data protection as you don’t have to consent

[Chris_Sav]

Try giving them a ring? on a known genuine number? not one from the email.

[Sir Chancelot]

Oct 30, 2023 14:51:18 GMT bobhall said:

Oct 30, 2023 14:04:29 GMT therealmc said:

I’ve had a similar request from The Merton. It says that Sean wants to know who is attending but if we’ve entered the comp and are in the draw then surely Sean knows…

I think it’s so they know who is staying at the Merton and entered into the comp.

Perhaps they are just checking that the guests booked in are all Bar Billiards players or family members.

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Good evening,

This is information we have had delivered to us for the last 10+ years and it is data we can leverage to increase/challenge the sponsorship we receive from the Merton Hotel annually.

This year the Merton have stepped up their G.D.P.R. (although Jersey, Guernsey and IOM don't have G.D.P.R. law, we have a Data Protection law instead) by employing a Data Protection Officer to ensure their data records are maintained and disclosed correctly. This is why individuals have been e-mailed advising of our annual request.

Please note, the tournament directors (Graeme and I) do not use your names for any other reasons. If you do not wish your data (name) to be held by us after the close of the tournament then please do let me know directly via PM.

I hope this clarifies but do let me know if you want a direct discussion.

Regards
Sean

[Chris_Sav]

Glad I'm not going up in a big metal bird with storm Cieran approaching!

Good luck to those brave enough!!

[JB]

Me too so hopefully will have gone by next Thursday

[Sir Chancelot]

Nov 1, 2023 13:03:00 GMT JB said:

Me too so hopefully will have gone by next Thursday

Tomorrow Airports closed, and schools closed. Force 11 winds very soon.

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Very interesting evening and day - Force 12, a tornado, hail stones 5 inches wide, biggest gust of 102mph and huge damage in St Clements and islandwide. Whilst massive losses of personal items for individuals, importantly, not one life lost (apart from a Flamingo at Jersey Zoo who died of old age).

Rest of the week and through to Tuesday is F6 to F8 winds, so all good for flying.
See you all very shortly.

Sean

[tommo III]

Wow, Jersey took the brunt. Scary stuff !
Southern coastal towns here took a battering as well, I saw one horrific clip of a car being washed out to sea.

Is the Merton okay with its scaffolding ?  (Asking for a friend)  

[Secretary J.B.B.L.]

Nov 2, 2023 20:48:32 GMT tommo III said:

Wow, Jersey took the brunt. Scary stuff !
Southern coastal towns here took a battering as well, I saw one horrific clip of a car being washed out to sea.

Is the Merton okay with its scaffolding ?  (Asking for a friend)  

Yes, all good. The hotel are going to try and keep all parties rooms away from those where scaffolding is outside the window, where possible.

Sean

[bigtj]

Wishing everyone a great weekend in Jersey see you there

[tommo III]

Nov 8, 2023 16:44:37 GMT bigtj said:

Wishing everyone a great weekend in Jersey see you there

Thanks, TJ - Bon voyage and best wishes to all from me too.

Tommo laptop soon to go into hibernation for a week !

[davejones]

Nov 8, 2023 16:44:37 GMT bigtj said:

Wishing everyone a great weekend in Jersey see you there

Have a great time in Jersey. Sorry I can’t make it this year.

But hopefully I will next year