![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We appreciate fully the contribution Ted made and we look forward to paying a most fitting tribute. It is due to his commitment during some of the toughest times that we have a league to enjoy today – we have long recognised the huge debt of thanks due to him. It is a tragedy that he will be unable to celebrate the 50th Anniversary with us but we shall certainly have him at the forefront of our thoughts.Īs a Founder Member of the Northants Bar Billiards League and then latterly the League President, Ted had Northants Bar Billiards to his very core. Ted was a hugely important, popular, respected and loved member of our league who has been sorely missed in recent times as a team mate, a leader and an advisor – but he will always be remembered with great affection and joy. We are truly devastated for Dawn and for their children and grandchildren. It is with our utmost sadness that we mourn the passing of Ted Dunkley.Īfter an extended period of poor health we are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Ted. Ted Dunkley – Founder Member and Honorary President Here’s another look at our own tribute to Ted. It was a pleasure to be joined by Dawn, Jason and the family and we know it was lovely for them to see just how much Ted meant to the league and all its members. We shared some of the most thoughtful comments and memories submitted by league members, and everyone was moved by the spontaneous standing ovation offered to Ted. We also took the opportunity to mark the passing of our founder member and Honorary President Ted Dunkley. There were plenty of laughs throughout what was a wonderful, celebratory evening and we hope to post many of the fantastic images that were captured throughout the event on this website very soon. Chas Peel won the PPOTY for Division 1 after a truly outstanding season. Aidan Coe snapped up a number of trophies and awards including the Mary Leeming Award and the Player’s Player of the Year award for Division 2. Guests sat for a delicious meal and enjoyed the annual trophy and award presentations.īig winners on the night were Rushden Cons and The Headlanders for their title wins and Stephen Coleman for his Individual Knockout triumph. Our wonderful Social Secretary, Michelle Coleman, really pulled out all the stops with a wonderfully decorated venue and seamless organisation. Recently we celebrated our 50th Anniversary at another spectacular Presentation Evening hosted at the Old Northamptonians Club. Presentation Evening hailed as ‘A Night To Remember’ Well done and thank you to all teams for participating in this great summer of Bar Billiards! ![]() Many congratulations to the Storm team from the entire league! On to the pairs leg and it was Storm who managed to find another gear and Kev & Matt raced away to give their team a great win, a due reward for a fine summer league season as well as a real boost ahead of the gruelling Winter League. The lead was short-lived, however, as Red Lion captain, Dunc, took a convincing win over Dave to level things up.Īs the third leg got closer, and the evening more tense, it was Kev who took an edgy one with Storm re-establishing their lead and needing only a drawn final leg to take the summer league title. Played in the friendliest of spirit it was Matt who took the opening leg for Storm with a narrow win over Leigh. One of the hallmarks of the summer league is the wonderful spirit in which matches are played – as well as the consistently close and competitive nature of the games themselves. The Red Lion ‘A’ met Storm at The Cock in what was a tense but enjoyable evening. Red Lion Miss Out As Storm Thunder to Summer League CrownĪs we start the final countdown to the Winter League – there was still the unfinished business of the Summer League final to settle. ![]()
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