The club was formed in 2011, very much by the enthusiasm of Richard Field. 

Initially one session a week (Thursday) though we quickly grew so that there are now sessions every day other than Saturdays. We acquired three 'old' tables to start with but with funds building, bought three new ones in 2013, replaced them in 2017 with full club standard models and again in 2021/2 with even more professional and convenient models. Each year a table will be used for approximately 700 hours! Our membership peaked at about 100 (just pre Covid) and now runs in the 90's.  About a quarter of members come from the village with the rest from a considerable area around.  Our use of the Village Hall is high - over 400 sessions a year, each lasting for about two hours.

We play every week of the year. There are eight groups, spread across the week, each playing mainly doubles across three tables in the main room at the Village Hall.  A fourth table can be erected in the lounge for play, for using the practice machine or possibly for coaching. Standards vary a little across the groups and while competition can be keen, there is a high degree of fun and enjoyment.  The weekday groups all have a mid-session break for coffee and biscuits and a good chat.

Within each group there is an appointed Group Leader who really undertakes all of the weekly running of their group, they form part of the very infrequently meeting committee together with the Officials (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) and representative on the Village Hall Management Committee.

Chairman:  Tony Essex (initial contact at present). email: t77ssx@gmail.com  or Tel:01423 887083/ 07899700603 

Secretary:  Vacant at present

Treasurer:  Mark Summerscales (MSummerscales@Hotmail.com)

Monday am. Group 1: 10am-12noon   Group Leaders - Lesley & Trevor Wood

Monday pm. Group 7:  2pm-4pm   Group Leader - Annabel Alton

Tuesday pm. Group 2:  2pm-4pm   Group Leader - Russell Gregory

Wednesday am. Group 3:  10am-12noon   Group Leader - Barrie Cole 

Wednesday pm. Group 8:  2pm-4pm   Group Leader - Ken Fradley

Thursday am. Group 4:  10am-12noon   Group Leader - John Lovell

Friday am. Group 7:  10am-12noon   Group Leader - Diane Jackson

Sunday eve Group 5:  7pm-9pm  Group Leader - Tim Wallbank  

We decided sometime ago just to play socially (which doesn't mean it is not competitive, some will always be!) but we have no team in the local leagues.  The Sunday evening session mainly comprises players who also play for a different club in the league, they play mostly singles and to a higher standard than our weekday groups.

New members are always welcome and are invited to try a session or two before committing to a membership subscription. Not every group will have a vacancy but if you would be interested in possibly joining a session, then please contact the chairman, Tony Essex, email: t77ssx@gmail.com  or Tel: 01423 887083/ 07899700603.

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