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Post by tommo III on Jul 11, 2023 23:04:37 GMT
The last time this prestigious competition was due to take place (2020) it was a victim of the fall-out following Covid.
Horsham League has of course now disbanded but I have 'rescued' the perpetual trophies on behalf of original sponsors (Hall and Woodhouse) and can confirm that arrangements have been put in hand tonight for the following:
Sun 1st Oct 2023 at the Inn on the Green, Ockley - Billingshurst League curtain-raiser, the KING & BARNES OPEN DOUBLES.
This has now morphed into a one-day event but provides a good opportunity to try out a new venue with possibilities for further competitions in the future. Lauren has promised to make us comfortable - the pub has lots of space and has two tables (Jean and Alan's, plus one which will have to be set up carefully beforehand).
Assuming 16 pairs in the line-up, the competition should run from 12 noon to 8.30-ish. I have other stuff to sort out, like asking the sponsors to fund a re-plating of the winners' trophy (KT has this in safe keeping and will obtain a quote). I will also need new plates for the clock trophies which say 2020 and which Sparky has been looking after for me !
Joe O - I don't know if we will be able to have a wine and beer tasting like the last time as this is a Free House. But food will be available throughout the day.
Entry will be completely free this year, and I will put an entry form up here soon, but meanwhile feel free to register an interest (open to anyone from Sussex or Surrey).
If all goes well, the Billingshurst league will be offered the competition to take on a year down the line, Hall and Woodhouse already being credited by them as sponsor.
Tommo III
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Post by bigtj on Jul 12, 2023 6:09:28 GMT
Tony Jenner and Rick Cunningham (just have to confirm with Rick).
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Post by rickc on Jul 12, 2023 6:15:48 GMT
Confirmed
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Post by oaklj007 on Jul 12, 2023 10:18:22 GMT
Matt Knight and Joe Oakley
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Post by NigelS on Jul 12, 2023 10:25:40 GMT
Nigel Senior & Michelle Baden
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Post by billiardsmichael on Jul 12, 2023 13:04:21 GMT
Michael Wilson & Joe Elleson please
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Post by tommo III on Jul 12, 2023 19:28:07 GMT
Official entry form HERE
Some past history of the competition HERE
NB. THE LIST OF ACCEPTANCES IS NOW DISPLAYED ON THE EQUIVALENT BILLINGSHURST THREAD
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Post by ozzie on Jul 12, 2023 21:41:38 GMT
Phil Osborne and Chris Cox
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Post by NigelS on Jul 13, 2023 9:34:37 GMT
Nigel Senior & Michelle Baden Sorry Tommo, we are unfortunately going to have to pull out as we forgot we are away that weekend. I should remember to put things in the diary!
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