Thanks to everyone who came to the above on 28th April at Lydd Golf Club. Congratulations in order to all of the winners on the evening!

In terms of registration, we now have 22 teams and following feedback from league members, it was agreed to take the league back to 2 divisions as it was felt that the season ended quite quickly with only 7 team divisions.
We took what were the top 11 teams across the 3 divisions and created the Premier Division with the remaining 11 teams making up Division 1. The fixtures are now created and the season will start on Monday 12th May!
The new season will also see the latest editions of the Roy Lambourne Cup/Plate as well as a League singles competition, which will be played on a Handicap basis.

Also, all teams should note that a courtesy 10 minute table time was agreed for visiting teams at 7-50 on match nights.

The current committee restood for election aside from Molly Mitchell and Ash Stephenson. Thanks to both for their service to the League. The committee were re-elected by the members.

Discussions were held on player safety and The Alison Graham Ladies (now an Invitational competition) before the meeting was closed.

The Inaugural Scotch Doubles Final was held on the evening and was well supported by the members of the league and the finalists' families. This was a tense affair and was won 8-5 by Matt Coleman and Chris Beale who recovered from an early deficit. Congratulations to both and also to the beaten finalists, Nick Brown and Austin Palmer who played some great pool on their run to the final.

Matt and Chris will receive their Trophy at the next presentation evening as well as the winners of the Alison Graham Ladies and the current Romney League Masters which is ongoing.

We, as a committee, look forward to seeing you all again this season!

Congratulations to Matt Coleman/Chris Beale and Nick Brown and Austin Palmer who have both won their respective semifinals on the Scotch Doubles.
Well played to Louis Stone/Ben Roberts and Bobby/Boz Bell on their runs to the semifinals. Fantastic efforts from all!
The final will take place at Lydd Golf Club on Monday 28th April @ 8-30pm.

There have been some changes to the management of the League.
Following an incident at The Bailiff’s Sergeant at a recent Interleague match, and subsequent investigation, Debbie Yates resigned her position with immediate effect.
The League now seeks a Chairman and will accept nominations at the AGM.
At the same time, Ash Stephenson resigned his position as League Secretary with immediate effect.
Mark Higgins accepted the position as acting secretary pending a vote at the AGM.
The rest of the committee remains unchanged.
The League would like to thank both Debbie and Ash for their time in their respective positions.

Please put Monday 28th April in your diaries as the date for the above.
The venue will be Lydd GC. New season Registration fee will be £45 payable on the evening.
This season’s meeting will also see the Scotch Doubles Final taking place as the highlight of the evening for those that wish to stick around and watch!

Congratulations to all winners in this week’s matches.
Wins for Nick Brown & Austin Palmer, Matt Coleman & Chris Beale, Louis Stone & Ben Roberts and Bobby & Boz Bell saw them progress onwards.
Highlight of the evening was the match between Nick Brown/Austin Palmer and Kenny Sharpe/Simon Hooton which went to a decider and a Break Dish for Nick and Austin! Great playing under such pressure.
Commiserations to the losing pairs.
The Semi-Final draw is now on the website.
Please note that due to the stage of the competition, walkovers will not be accepted. Both pairs to give two alternative dates if they cannot fulfil the scheduled date.

The field for the 2025 Masters (qualifying period seasons 75/76) is as follows;

1. Dave Dean
2. Len Sayers
3. John Bowden
4. Kenny Sharpe
5. Brian Carter
6. Tony Collins
7. Dave Clarke
8. Ian Jackman
9. Mark Higgins
10. Lee Jackman
11. Steve Dadson
12. Wayne Buckland
13. Jason Relf
14. Jayson Davies
15. Ian Kosta
16. Beckham Fender

The draw as per seedings;
1 vs 16
2 vs 15
3 vs 14
4 vs 13
5 vs 12
6 vs 11
7 vs 10
8 vs 9

Competition will start as a round of 16 knockout followed by a one day last 8 competition at Camber Castle on Sunday June 8th at 1pm.
All first round matches Best of 9, higher seed as home player to pick venue and arrange match.

Well done to all the winners this week!
The draw for the Quarter Finals is now online. Gentle reminder that higher division pairing start -1 in matches it applies.

Draw made for last 16…

Molly/Bob Mitchell vs Mark Higgins/Brian Carter @ The Royal Oak.
Austin Palmer/Nick Brown vs Ricky Piper/John Sansom @ Lydd GC
Kenny Sharpe/Simon Hooton vs Clive Halliwell/Tony Collins @ Bailiff’s Sergeant.
Len Sayers/Jayson Davies vs Bobby Bell/Boz Bell @ Captain Howey.
Karl Golding/John Stone vs Alastair Gardiner/Steve Davies @ Levin Club.
Darren Masters/Rob Thomas vs Matt Coleman/Chris Beale @ Lydd Institute.
Les Percival/Shane Cooley vs Harry Hanniford/Cohen Laker @ Dukes Head.
Dave Dean/Craig White vs Louis Stone/Ben Roberts @ Newchurch Club.

Best of 9 Racks.
Handicap in play, higher division team -1.
All matches to be played @ 8pm Monday 3rd March. Levin Club @ 8-15.
Good luck to all!

Well done to all players last night! One or two minor hiccups but all matches complete.
Congratulations to those progressing to the Round of 16 to be drawn Tuesday 11th February .
Round of 16 to be played at 8 venues, 8pm starts. No changes of venues will be permitted!
Gentle reminder that handicap applies and higher ranked team starts match -1.

The George B in Division One have unfortunately withdrawn from the league.

As the Geroge played exactly half of their fixtures their results will stand.

If any of the George player's wish to remain in the league they are welcome to join another on the basis they confrim with me 24 hours before playing for the new team.