New venue The Malt Shovel !

Margo and Tommo were at a loose end tonight (our B'hurst Mixed Doubles having been called off) so, acting upon a tip from a reliable source, we investigated the Malt Shovel, Horsham. ;D

Yes, there's a brand new table (installed last Thursday) and yes they have a plan to join the league(s).

The table is a Supreme, rented from a specialist pub games hire company based in Oxfordshire !  But we had a game on it and it plays reasonably well and is a) the correct width for our 3-Pin, and b) has a slate bed.

Some slight hurdles to be overcome........

1. Has a smart 3-bowl overhead light, which still needs to be installed in situ by a competent electrician.

2. Has mushrooms rather than pegs, the landlady is putting an order in for pegs !

3. Absence of a D......I explained the necessity of the D to protect the cloth in that area - we see so many tables of this type on eBay with a hole in the cloth where a D should be, so I will drop one in for them on Thursday.



So, over to you guys to further the P.R. exercise......the table is already popular with some young student types and had a lot of play at the weekend.

We mentioned the arrangement that was struck with the other new venue The Plough TB and also mentioned the possibility of the Wednesday night Springbok Club team being up for a friendly.

The Silver Fox is known to be a pub regular and the landlady was able to mention him by name. So maybe Jim should be nominated as first point of contact - especially as he is a Horsham Committee member.

Jan 29, 2013 0:24:42 GMT Dunplaying said:

Jan 28, 2013 23:27:43 GMT tommo III said:

Hi Tony,
Please add this new (non-league) venue:

The Malt Shovel, 15 Springfield Rd, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2PG

A pub I used to play for, last had a table for the 1978/79 season ! It was known as the Michell Arms then....

Thanks,
tommo

I'm sure I've played in there more recenly than that. I can't remember whether it was Horsham or Billingshurst League and checking past league tables doesn't help. Mystery! ???

The dear old Michell hosted successful teams in both leagues during the late 1970s and was a bridge between The White Hart and the YMCA (now Roffey Y) for the likes of Dementia Dick on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays the teams transferred from the Horse and Groom and whilst at the Michell developed such a big squad that three teams (Coot A, Coot B and Green Dragon) were formed when the table went. I can remember playing for the Michell B along with Holmwood, Parsons and Dewdney.

But I'm sure you're right, Dave...........I recall that they had a table back in there again at the turn of the century,
which unfortunately seems to be a 'Dark Ages' period as far as historical records go - for both Leagues. (I blame myself - I went off to play in the Redhill League for 10 years ! ::))

Have a look at the bottom of this webpage, and you will see that we have nothing for the 2000/2001 and 2001/02 seasons - which would be the right time - but in the absence of the required proof........

www.billingshurstbarbilliards.co.uk/page60.html

[bigjimsilverfox]

Jan 28, 2013 23:02:37 GMT tommo III said:

Margo and Tommo were at a loose end tonight (our B'hurst Mixed Doubles having been called off) so, acting upon a tip from a reliable source, we investigated the Malt Shovel, Horsham. ;D

Yes, there's a brand new table (installed last Thursday) and yes they have a plan to join the league(s).

The table is a Supreme, rented from a specialist pub games hire company based in Oxfordshire !  But we had a game on it and it plays reasonably well and is a) the correct width for our 3-Pin, and b) has a slate bed.

Some slight hurdles to be overcome........

1. Has a smart 3-bowl overhead light, which still needs to be installed in situ by a competent electrician.

2. Has mushrooms rather than pegs, the landlady is putting an order in for pegs !

3. Absence of a D......I explained the necessity of the D to protect the cloth in that area - we see so many tables of this type on eBay with a hole in the cloth where a D should be, so I will drop one in for them on Thursday.



So, over to you guys to further the P.R. exercise......the table is already popular with some young student types and had a lot of play at the weekend.

We mentioned the arrangement that was struck with the other new venue The Plough TB and also mentioned the possibility of the Wednesday night Springbok Club team being up for a friendly.

The Silver Fox is known to be a pub regular and the landlady was able to mention him by name. So maybe Jim should be nominated as first point of contact - especially as he is a Horsham Committee member.

I did approach Lorraine a while ago when I visited mid week and the pub was almost empty. So I suggested a table and a team to get 10/12 peeps in every other week. I`ll be checking this out, ;)

[bigjimsilverfox]

popped in today and Lorraine is buzzing with excitment over her table. Had a go and the break is ok a bit uphill with no light but that will be sorted soon! Needs a good brushing and an iron running over it, but nothing that can`t be sorted  ;)

Jan 28, 2013 23:02:37 GMT tommo III said:

The table is a Supreme, rented from a specialist pub games hire company based in Oxfordshire !  But we had a game on it and it plays reasonably well and is a) the correct width for our 3-Pin, and b) has a slate bed.

Had a look at the plate on the table and it says:
Claremont Automatics, Chinoor, Oxon.

Jan 28, 2013 23:02:37 GMT tommo III said:

3. Absence of a D......I explained the necessity of the D to protect the cloth in that area - we see so many tables of this type on eBay with a hole in the cloth where a D should be, so I will drop one in for them on Thursday.

I dropped two D's in today as promised (the barmaid put them behind the bar).