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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 15:33:46 GMT
The Berkshire Open is now changed and is 14th September I think. Chris x I believe it is in Caversham ? Something in my head says Working Mens Club - you would need to ask Dave. I think date changed in order to secure a Berkshire venue. ( again Dave Alder would be best to ask here ) Janet Burns I believe has taken on the event for the day. Sorry Keith cannot be 100% best if you check with Dave A. Chris Perhaps with just 10 weeks to go this can be confirmed and we will shortly be seeing an entry form on the AEBBA website ?
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Post by Chris on Jul 3, 2014 16:39:26 GMT
Hi Clive
I have checked back and can confirm I have an email from Dave saying it is the 14th September.
Thanks Chris
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 17:47:40 GMT
Thanks Chris,
It's not for me personally, but I want information to be as accurate as possible on my three websites - for the benefit of others.
It would have been nice if Dave could have confirmed the venue as well, as anyone who maintains a website will agree, it's handy if you don't keep having to have more than one bite of the same cherry.
The important thing is the poster for the AEBBA website to maximise entry potential.
regards, tommo
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Post by BB Warrior on Jul 29, 2014 9:16:07 GMT
Only just over 6 weeks until this competition is supposed to be played.... can anybody confirm that it is going ahead as there were a lot of rumours going around in Kent on Sunday that it won't take place? Hopefully we won't lose this competition this season and entry forms will be available soon....
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Post by BigPhilMac on Jul 29, 2014 19:58:25 GMT
Only just over 6 weeks until this competition is supposed to be played.... can anybody confirm that it is going ahead as there were a lot of rumours going around in Kent on Sunday that it won't take place? Hopefully we won't lose this competition this season and entry forms will be available soon.... I agree, Berkshire normally being a great open to attend, particularly being one of my more local opens!
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jul 29, 2014 21:05:22 GMT
I spoke to Dave Alder this evening about the van and asked him about the Berks Open.
He informs me that the booked venue are trying to get Dave to finish his booking by 1830hrs, which cannot happen.
Dave is thus having to cancel the hall hire which will leave him without a venue. He does not have the time, at this short notice, to search for another venue.
Thus I am afraid there will be no Berks Open this year
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Post by BB Warrior on Jul 29, 2014 22:39:25 GMT
I spoke to Dave Alder this evening about the van and asked him about the Berks Open.
He informs me that the booked venue are trying to get Dave to finish his booking by 1830hrs, which cannot happen.
Dave is thus having to cancel the hall hire which will leave him without a venue. He does not have the time, at this short notice, to search for another venue.
Thus I am afraid there will be no Berks Open this year How sad that the rumours were true then.
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Post by milhouse on Jul 29, 2014 23:15:19 GMT
I spoke to Dave Alder this evening about the van and asked him about the Berks Open.
He informs me that the booked venue are trying to get Dave to finish his booking by 1830hrs, which cannot happen.
Dave is thus having to cancel the hall hire which will leave him without a venue. He does not have the time, at this short notice, to search for another venue.
Thus I am afraid there will be no Berks Open this year What venue was that? Was it Didcot Con Club ? If i could find a venue in Oxford in the next couple of days and volunteer to run it, could that be an option ?
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Post by barbelman on Jul 30, 2014 6:58:03 GMT
I spoke to Dave Alder this evening about the van and asked him about the Berks Open.
He informs me that the booked venue are trying to get Dave to finish his booking by 1830hrs, which cannot happen.
Dave is thus having to cancel the hall hire which will leave him without a venue. He does not have the time, at this short notice, to search for another venue.
Thus I am afraid there will be no Berks Open this year What venue was that? Was it Didcot Con Club ? Caversham WMC in Reading I assume Mark.
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Jul 31, 2014 12:20:05 GMT
So is it going ahead?
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Post by milhouse on Jul 31, 2014 12:42:14 GMT
I am trying to get hold of Dave Alder, tried him last night and left a message for him to call me
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Aug 1, 2014 17:09:28 GMT
I can't get my head round how this has not been sorted. The club has been shut for quite a while as everyone knows. I don't get why things have been left so late to get organised.
Hopefully it does go ahead and Mark can find a venue for this open. The last get together before jersey.
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Post by milhouse on Aug 1, 2014 19:05:23 GMT
I can't get my head round how this has not been sorted. The club has been shut for quite a while as everyone knows. I don't get why things have been left so late to get organised. Hopefully it does go ahead and Mark can find a venue for this open. The last get together before jersey. Just be a little patient Lewis. I spoke to Dave last night and he needs to speak to the rest of the Berks committee to see if they are ok with having the Berks Open outside of Berks.
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Post by Chris_Sav on Aug 4, 2014 20:49:44 GMT
Had Phil Hawkins on the phone this evening. He reiterated the problems with the arrangements already made and the booked venue and that Dave will be on holiday on the suggested date. Phil, as Berkshire President sees no reason why Didcot cannot run the Berkshire Open on Berkshire’s behalf for this year. Phil has asked me to express this opinion on the forum so that things can be got moving. The Berks committee will help out on the day where possible if needed, but they have few volunteers. He also requests that anyone who wishes to discuss this phones PHIL direct as internet is a very difficult means of communication for him. I am just the messenger and cannot answer any questions. Best wishes, Chris
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Post by craig mace on Aug 6, 2014 6:54:54 GMT
quick question if this open runs with the short notice will it be a pay on the day job as getting the date the venue booked and the entries in with cheques will take too long surly to do a draw in time just a thought that popped into my head
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Post by colinm on Aug 6, 2014 12:36:48 GMT
quick question if this open runs with the short notice will it be a pay on the day job as getting the date the venue booked and the entries in with cheques will take too long surly to do a draw in time just a thought that popped into my head The trouble with that idea Craig is that quite often people fail to turn up on the day and this then mucks up the draw.
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Post by milhouse on Aug 6, 2014 13:10:37 GMT
quick question if this open runs with the short notice will it be a pay on the day job as getting the date the venue booked and the entries in with cheques will take too long surly to do a draw in time just a thought that popped into my head There will be at least 2 weeks notice to get entries in - surely enough time ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 14:41:15 GMT
Surely the core of interested parties this will attract will also be at the Bucks Open this Sunday and the Admin desk will accept entries on your behalf if you ask them nicely ? You can prepare an entry form, albeit with sketchy details.
Then the real work begins, such as arranging help with marshalling and setting up the tables, ordering of trophies, ordering of prizes for the raffle if you are holding one, and preparing all the paperwork surrounding the draw and its publication, etc etc.
I hope people show suitable gratitude, Mark, if you are able to pull this one off at such short notice.
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Post by BigPhilMac on Aug 6, 2014 15:57:04 GMT
Surely the core of interested parties this will attract will also be at the Bucks Open this Sunday and the Admin desk will accept entries on your behalf if you ask them nicely ? You can prepare an entry form, albeit with sketchy details. Then the real work begins, such as arranging help with marshalling and setting up the tables, ordering of trophies, ordering of prizes for the raffle if you are holding one, and preparing all the paperwork surrounding the draw and its publication, etc etc. I hope people show suitable gratitude, Mark, if you are able to pull this one off at such short notice. We need to get a short notice venue first tommo Worried% will be a minor miracle to get that sorted! Berinsfield Social Club anyone....? %
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Post by milhouse on Aug 6, 2014 16:09:38 GMT
Surely the core of interested parties this will attract will also be at the Bucks Open this Sunday and the Admin desk will accept entries on your behalf if you ask them nicely ? You can prepare an entry form, albeit with sketchy details. Then the real work begins, such as arranging help with marshalling and setting up the tables, ordering of trophies, ordering of prizes for the raffle if you are holding one, and preparing all the paperwork surrounding the draw and its publication, etc etc. I hope people show suitable gratitude, Mark, if you are able to pull this one off at such short notice. We need to get a short notice venue first tommo Worried% will be a minor miracle to get that sorted! Berinsfield Social Club anyone....? % Not sure the room is big enough Phil
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 16:19:59 GMT
Years ago the Oxfordshire Open used to be held there.
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Post by lewisstrat26 on Aug 6, 2014 16:41:57 GMT
Is there an official answer on this disastrous situation yet?? Starting to go off the idea of entering
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Post by BigPhilMac on Aug 6, 2014 16:52:18 GMT
Plus itd be a credit to a venue with the best table north of the Thames Troll%
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Post by milhouse on Aug 6, 2014 17:09:19 GMT
Surely the core of interested parties this will attract will also be at the Bucks Open this Sunday and the Admin desk will accept entries on your behalf if you ask them nicely ? You can prepare an entry form, albeit with sketchy details. Then the real work begins, such as arranging help with marshalling and setting up the tables, ordering of trophies, ordering of prizes for the raffle if you are holding one, and preparing all the paperwork surrounding the draw and its publication, etc etc. I hope people show suitable gratitude, Mark, if you are able to pull this one off at such short notice. Thanks Clive, yes all a little hectic this past week since i volunteered to help out! Lets hope it all goes swimmingly!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 17:14:11 GMT
We need to get a short notice venue first tommo Worried% will be a minor miracle to get that sorted! Berinsfield Social Club anyone....? % Not sure the room is big enough Phil Well you need to find one pretty quickly or your rescue plan for the Berks Open will be dead in the water ! If you were able to say "we have a venue in mind, and hope to confirm shortly" that would probably give out the correct signal and people would accept it.......... But just saying "we've no idea of a venue, has anyone got any suggestions?" at this stage is not exactly giving out a nice warm feeling ! Was Didcot ruled out completely ?
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Post by milko on Aug 6, 2014 17:20:20 GMT
Years ago the Oxfordshire Open used to be held there. Correct Lorin, I won my first ever Open there in 1995 and was held at Berinsfield from 1993(1st)-1995 before moving to Cowley Con Club. Check out the prize money in those days too! To prove it you can see it all in The BBQ archive that Tony Willis spent ages putting together...Well done Tony www.wanddbba.co.uk/
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 17:32:09 GMT
To prove it you can see it all in The BBQ archive that Tony Willis spent ages putting together...Well done Tony www.wanddbba.co.uk/BBQ 17 is the one you want ! I am currently setting up a "Timeline" by analysing all 64 of Fazza's BBQ's, and you can find the results to date under the "BBQ Archive" thread under "General Bar Billiards Discussion". Hopefully it can be moved to the sub-board for All-England history when I'm done ! tommo
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Post by milhouse on Aug 6, 2014 17:37:20 GMT
Not sure the room is big enough Phil Well you need to find one pretty quickly or your rescue plan for the Berks Open will be dead in the water ! If you were able to say "we have a venue in mind, and hope to confirm shortly" that would probably give out the correct signal and people would accept it.......... But just saying "we've no idea of a venue, has anyone got any suggestions?" at this stage is not exactly giving out a nice warm feeling ! Was Didcot ruled out completely ? Didcot Con Club do not have availability - they confirmed this morning. I do have venues in mind - am looking at a couple tonight! So fingers crossed!
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Post by Chris on Aug 6, 2014 20:19:53 GMT
Is there an official answer on this disastrous situation yet?? Starting to go off the idea of entering Lewis - why would you describe this as a disatrous situation? Do you know all the facts as to why it cannot be held? I reflect on the years that people like Dave and Phil have not only sorted this Open but also set up every AEBBA event at the Post Office Club that we all enjoyed so very much. I truly applaud Mark in trying to rescue the event, thank you. Maybe some of the other younger players should look to being involved in the organisation of such events - a spread of the load may avoid such a disaster.
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Post by milhouse on Aug 6, 2014 21:57:01 GMT
Right, bit of an update to keep you all happy I have now confirmed the venue - Berinsfield Social Club for Sunday 14th September for the Berks Open. I am going to be in meetings for most of tomorrow, so an entry form will not be available for a couple of days. I will be at the Bucks Open on Sunday to receive entries. As usual, if anyone would like to sponsor a table, please let me know as it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your support in advance Mark ps - thanks Chrissie for the kind words
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