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Post by BB Warrior on Mar 20, 2014 17:39:45 GMT
Although it is still a long time to go before this years event, the dates were confirmed last year.... Dates for next year weren't published either but I can confirm that the event will take place on: Friday 7th November 2014 Saturday 8th November 2014 Sunday 9th November 2014 Finally, thanks again to all of you that attended the event and to those that followed online, hope to see you all again next year and some that missed out in 2013. Sean .... and there is a good deal currently available at the Merton Hotel if you are able to pay in full now for the weekend via the following link.... www.seymourhotels.com/merton-hotel/rates-offers/advance-purchase-rate/We just booked 4 nights (Thursday - Sunday) for a total of £248.20 for both of us, which compares to the £311.50 we paid last year for the same 4 nights, a saving of £63.30 which might cover a bit of the normal bar bill! I hope that a few people find this useful as I know we all like to save some money where we can.
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Apr 10, 2014 20:05:35 GMT
Good evening all,
I only ever appear on here when I start organising the World Championships, therefore, it must be that time of year again. As BB Warrior has confirmed the dates I shall just detail the agreed prices with the Merton:
Twin/Double (sharing) £78.50 Twin/Double (single occupancy) £67 Single £61 Triple £116
Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast.
The above prices are for Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th only, therefore, if you do stay additional days either side of the tournament those days will be for a different price.
When phoning the hotel on 01534 724231 to book, please quote 'Bar Billiards World Championships'.
As per usual, there will be a Sunday lunch, this will require booking on the weekend and shall be an additional cost.
Finally, as I'm currently having issues with our local website please can you E-mail me, or PM me and I shall then send you the entry forms to complete. I'm pleased to confirm the fee has remained the same as 2013.
Many thanks all
Sean Tournament Director
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Post by Chris_Sav on Aug 3, 2014 17:57:54 GMT
Just been looking into making my booking and it appears we are being milked.
BBW's early booking is on the standard double winter advance rate of £62 a night, still available the week after the tournament.
However, for tournament week we are being charged £78 a night with no offer on advance booking!
Sav
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Aug 3, 2014 19:31:09 GMT
Try travel republic or trip advisor
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Aug 4, 2014 12:37:02 GMT
All,
The difference in price is a small increase to cover us 'hiring' the main competition room and the 'Star Room' (Sunday evening). Without this cost we wouldn't be able to afford to host the event, I therefore hope this doesn't stop players from entering.
As always however, if you can get it cheaper without mentioning 'Bar Billiards' then please go ahead.
See you all in November??
Sean
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Aug 4, 2014 18:22:43 GMT
All,
The Merton have this evening confirmed that the Twin / Double room rate has now been reduced to £70 per night. Any booked already will also get this reduced price. If you are able to still find cheaper on their system them please go ahead and book.
Many thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Sean
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Post by Chris_Sav on Aug 14, 2014 12:33:15 GMT
Still in negotiation with the Merton, but please note that their extortionate rate for single occupancy of a double room (no singles available) is £67 per night B&B against £70 per night including TWO breakfasts.
Sav
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Oct 19, 2014 2:22:27 GMT
Just a couple of questions,
Does the pairs competition still start on the Friday evening ?
And is the Dicq Shack still open?
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Oct 19, 2014 18:28:57 GMT
Hi Lewis,
Yes and yes.
Doubles kicks off as always at 7.30pm on Friday, usually through to about 11.00pm The Dicq shack is back open; it was washed away during the storms earlier in the year but they have retrieved the building back from the sand now. Still great food.
Sean
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Oct 20, 2014 14:37:02 GMT
Cheers Sean,
Always look forward to paying the Dicq Shack a visit. I'm going to have to look for someone to go with this year as the party I'm coming over with are not really into hot food!
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Post by mossy on Oct 20, 2014 15:29:28 GMT
well if your paying i wont say no
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Post by Chris_Sav on Oct 20, 2014 15:38:55 GMT
You will always find me down there a couple of times during the weekend, love the place!
Always remember stitching up Rooster down there a few years ago when he boasted he could eat any curry and anything I could eat he could eat hotter! After popping down there in the afternoon, when the two 'hot as you can' curries were served up in the evening, only one took the skin off your throat and it wasn't mine!
Sav
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Post by markb on Oct 20, 2014 17:33:22 GMT
Hi All Yes Chris did trick me eating the curry but i did have it twice mark b
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Post by Chris_Sav on Nov 3, 2014 18:52:30 GMT
Who knows what pubs still have tables for sure please? (decent fast tables!)
Is our map still up to date?
Do any of them have proper beer instead of John Smiths?
Do they open weekday lunchtimes?
(Looking for alternatives to the Trinity Arms this year.)
Looked at the Devonshire but it does not appear to open lunchtimes during the week.
Sav
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Nov 3, 2014 19:04:15 GMT
Sav,
Not a lot of pubs open lunchtime which have a table. La Marquanderie is open at lunch but doesn't have any real ale and the table is a very good 'home table' at the back end. It also shuts at 10.00pm on a Monday to Thursday.
Sarum Hotel have a table (bottom of New St Johns Road next to Peoples park) and is where the International is going to be hosted in February.
Mont Felard is open but again, not at lunch time. This is the same for Devonshire Inn and Earl Grey.
During the evening all pubs will be open and there are no league games on Wednesday, so all venues will be free. (Possibly a re-arranged game at the Trinity).
Sean
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Post by Chris_Sav on Nov 3, 2014 19:06:22 GMT
Cheers,
What about the Shipwright? that appears open at lunchtime,
Dog & Sos used to have one as well.
Sav
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Nov 3, 2014 21:16:30 GMT
Cheers,
What about the Shipwright? that appears open at lunchtime,
Dog & Sos used to have one as well.
Sav Shipwright no longer have a table and that is the same for Dog & Sausage. Sean
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Post by Chris_Sav on Nov 3, 2014 21:26:28 GMT
Thanks Sean,
May have a cunning plan!
Sav.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 22:21:58 GMT
Do any of them have proper beer instead of John Smiths? From memory the island tipple is Mary Anne aka Hairy Mann.
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Post by Ros on Nov 5, 2014 14:48:51 GMT
Does the Star/Tipsy Toad still have a table?
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Post by milko on Nov 5, 2014 15:42:57 GMT
May I wish everyone taking part in this weekends World Championships good luck, I will miss all the fun this year but at least I'll be away too! Hopefully be back again next year. Milko
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Post by Chris_Sav on Nov 5, 2014 18:59:00 GMT
Well we're here. No real ale tonight and room freezing but dealing with that.
Good session all lunchtime and afternnon!
White Horse and Lamplighters this evening.
See you lot soon!
Sav
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Post by Secretary J.B.B.L. on Nov 5, 2014 20:49:58 GMT
Ros, Star and Tipsy still does have a table, although it is a non-league table and may not be up to league standard.
Milko, missing you already.
Sav, welcome to the mad-house.
Sean
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Post by The Bridesmaid on Nov 5, 2014 21:56:14 GMT
2 more sleeps and cant wait.........
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Nov 5, 2014 21:56:15 GMT
Well we're here. No real ale tonight and room freezing but dealing with that. Good session all lunchtime and afternnon! White Horse and Lamplighters this evening. See you lot soon! Sav Surely you could find a bonfire to stand around this evening. Keep warm Luv from sunny Guernsey x
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Post by BB Warrior on Nov 5, 2014 23:00:38 GMT
2 more sleeps and cant wait......... ONE more sleep for us.... well more like about 4 hours as we have to get up before 4am to get to the airport for the early flight out.... who was the idiot that booked that? Yep, it was me...!!
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Post by Ros on Nov 5, 2014 23:14:02 GMT
One more "half sleep" for us too. See you tomorrow everyone! Sorry to hear that Keith won't be there. Thanks for the info on the Star and Tipsy, Sean.
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Post by Sparky on Nov 6, 2014 0:24:56 GMT
Good Luck and enjoy to all
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Post by Q on Nov 7, 2014 15:09:01 GMT
Same from me. Just couldn't make it this year, I'll try again next year, have fun everyone
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Post by davejones on Nov 10, 2014 20:55:58 GMT
Many congratulations to Dave Ingram for his world champion achievement. Commiserations to Kevin Tunstall
congratulations to Mike Daw
Also it is testament to Sussex bar billiards on the achievement of 3 out of 4 semi finalists and 5 out of 8 quarter finalists
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