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Sensational International Table Tennis Evening

WENSUM TABLE TENNIS CLUB

is celebrating its first anniversary at Catton Grove School with a sensational evening of international table tennis featuring Alan Cooke and John Hilton on

Saturday 14th November from 7pm (doors open at 6pm)

Tickets: £5 Adults and £2 Children

Available from: Lindsey Dare on 01508 495340 or via email enquiries@wensumttc.co.uk

Match Report - Gothic C v Ex-Choristers A

29/10/2009, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C beat Ex-Choristers A 6-4.
DIVISION 1 Gothic march onwards and upwards despite a singles maximum from Andy Cullum for the ex choristers.At three all, Gothic turned the screw, enjoying their win after all their defeats in Premier B last season. All agreed it was a tight match as we reflected in a local hostelry.

Match Report - Missionaries v Telephones B

28/10/2009, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries beat Telephones B 6-4.
Andy Watson happy to say.."At last a win for the Missionaries, two wins apiece for Andy and Mary. Somon getting off the mark with a terrific win against Dom Clark, winning 11-8 in the fifth. At 5-1 the points looked in the bag, but a fine fight back by Telephones taking the next three singles, Missionaries needed to win the doubles to take a win, and Simon and Andy played well to do this."

Match Report - Hellesdon YCOB v Foxwood C

28/10/2009, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon YCOB lost to Foxwood C 3-7.
An impressive display by Trevor Cockburn of Foxwood saw off the challenge of Hellesdon who suffered their first loss of the season. Mel Humphries had a bad night for Hellesdon, losing his 100% record when his game deserted him at the changed venue. Mark Wilson of Foxwood also suffered his first singles defeat, losing to John Howlett 11-13 in the deciding fifth after leading 10-7. Hellesdon skipper Roger Crossfield got off the mark with an excellent 3 set win over the competitive and difficult Carl Matthewson. A usual sporting encounter with the Foxwood club.

Match Report - UEA D v Foxwood E

22/10/2009, played at Sports Hall.
UEA D lost to Foxwood E 4-6.

Match Report - Nuorder A v UEA A

26/10/2009, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder A lost to UEA A 3-7.
Nuorder pleased to take a point off the league leaders and likly candidates for the title UEA. All three home players beat Chris after the League President won to destroy his confidence. Matt looking capable of playing at a higher level.

Match Report - Firstline Factors v Gothic B

26/10/2009, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to Gothic B 4-6.
Paul Pegg was in very impressive form, unbeaten on the night for Gothic. Firstline's new signing Terry Copland was very unlucky not to win his debut first singles, closely losing to Seamus 10-12 in the fifth, but had an excellent win over Dave Marrison. Peter Wright played well for his brace of wins for the home side.

Match Report - Newton Flotman B v Wensum H

21/10/2009, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B beat Wensum H 8-2.

Match Report - Foxwood C v Taverham A

20/10/2009, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood C beat Taverham A 8-2.
With Andy Calver still away this local derby was rather one sided as Foxwood C took full advantage and took all points on offer. A couple of consolation singles for Wayne Lubbock and Andy Parker was all they could manage.

Match Report - UEA A v Nuorder B

22/10/2009, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Nuorder B 9-1.
UEA too good for Nuorder with Andy Broughton beating Chris Heathcote for their only game. Whilst UEA will be fighting for honours and promotion Nuorder are likely to be in for a long hard season at the other end.

Press Report 28.10.09

In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, CEYMS A move to the top of Premier A with a comprehensive 10-0 win over the CEYMS B side. Ben Thompson’s early season form continues - still unbeaten in his singles matches. CEYMS B however moved off the bottom with a 7-3 win over Briston B by 7-3. In a good team performance, Paul Barrett for CEYMS B stood out with a maximum. Paul Durrant impressed for Gothic A taking a maximum against Wensum B2 including an impressive win against Sean Molloy, Chris Durrant gained a brace to ensure the spoils were shared. In the relegation battle CEYMS C gained maximum points over Briston B - despite being an 8-2 victory it was a close match. Maximums for Keith Hunt & Stuart Langridge ensured CEYMS C has a chance to survive another season in the top flight. Former champions Park Lane were made to fight all the way against Gothic A, just getting home by 7-3, Phil Logsdon gained a maximum including the doubles, but was made to fight all the way by Chris Durrant just getting home 11-7 in the fifth. Hellesdon take over at the top of Premier B after they recorded their fourth straight victory, a 7-3 win at Telephones when Mel Humphries and Francis Webb both scored maximums. UEA A and Wensum C are both hot on their heels after equally impressive wins against Sands B and Firstline Factors respectively. Sam Collins and Matt Hayes of the UEA preserve their 100% records whilst William Lawes and Bob Webster did the damage for Wensum against a two man Firstline. In Division 2 RRMYC stunned unbeaten Foxwood D coming from 4-0 down to gain an outstanding draw. Colin Edwards sealing it with a victory over an in-form Ian Layt. SFC are still unbeaten after 3 games, overwhelming Millermen 9-1.
YMCA continued their impressive start in Division 3 with two good wins over Remploy'B' 7-3 and Easton 6-4 thanks to fine play from Roland Marton and Leszek Zegan. Ede Kosa is feeling his way into the game and giving the support to the team - the team to beat perhaps? Easton fared well with a fine 8-2 win over NuOrder 'C' where Jack Harrowing continues to impress early season. Taverham 'D' won 7-3 against Club 75 thanks to maximums from Howard Jones and Trevor Johnson. John Creasey got his usual brace for Club 75 however. The youngsters from Wensum 'F' earned a good 4 pointer beating NuOrder 'C' 8-2 - they seem destined to do well this season if they can keep a settled team. Wendy Durrant

Match Report - Gothic D v Choppers

22/10/2009, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic D lost to Choppers 0-10.
Result speaks for itself. Gothic never got going against Choppers who have strength throughout and played with confidence. Let's hope we're (Gothic) are playing the top teams early this season !

Match Report - Rosebery Road MYC v Foxwood D

20/10/2009, played at Calvert Hall.
Rosebery Road MYC drew with Foxwood D 5-5.
It looked all over for RRMYC at 4-0 down against unbeaten Foxwood D but in an outstanding fightback gained an unlikely draw. Taking both doubles was the deciding factor. Eric Thornton

Match Report - Millermen v St Faiths Centre

21/10/2009, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Millermen lost to St Faiths Centre 1-9.
Trevor Pruce writes 'Oh dear !!' Eric Thornton comments SFC overpower Millermen for whom Philip Moore averted a whitewash.

Match Report - CEYMS C v Briston B

20/10/2009, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C beat Briston B 8-2.
In a close match of the possible relgation candidates CEYMS C took maximum points to ensure it is going to be a long hard season for Briston B. The only singles success for Briston was John Paul four set victory over CEYMS no 1 Steve Pendle.

Match Report - Telephones A v Hellesdon YCOB

22/10/2009, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones A lost to Hellesdon YCOB 3-7.
Francis Webb and Mel Humphries continuing their fine early season form for Hellesdon who notch up their fourth straight win. Telephones, without No 1 Mark Ring, secured a point when all their players defeated Hellesdon's out of form skipper Roger Crossfield.

Match Report - Wensum C v Firstline Factors

19/10/2009, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum C beat Firstline Factors 8-2.
Wensum C maintain their 100% record following an 8-2 win over 2 man Firstline Factors. William Lawes playing well for the hosts to keep up their challenge at the top of the table.

Match Report - CEYMS B v Briston B

15/10/2009, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS B beat Briston B 7-3.
aul Barrett inspired CEYMS B to victory with a maximum, however the loss of the doubles enabled Briston B to sneak their first point of the seaon Paul Warner for Briston impressed with a comprehensive 3 set win over Paul Brown.

Match Report - Gothic A v Wensum B2

15/10/2009, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic A drew with Wensum B2 5-5.
Paul Durrant took a maximum especially memorable was a fine win over Sean Molloy in four sets, he was ably backed up by Chris who took a brace to help Gothic to a draw against Wensum B2

Match Report - Unisands B v UEA A

27/01/2010, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Unisands B lost to UEA A 3-7.
UEA went 1-0 up after Sam beat Neville 12-10 in the 5th leg. Matt then put the students 2-0 up with the first of his comfortable wins. Peter Read beat Chris to reduce the arrears . Sam completed his maximum but Chris left with no wins to his name. A very enjoyable match against some quick and enthusiatic players. NB

Match Report - Choppers v Millermen

12/10/2009, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Choppers drew with Millermen 5-5.
Inform Rob Pennelland Philip Moore unbeaten in singles gained Millermem a valuable draw. Taking both doubles saved choppers. Eric

Match Report - Telephones C v Newton Flotman A

12/10/2009, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones C beat Newton Flotman A 6-4.
Maximums br Bob Weston & Norman Laws enough for a narrow victory over Newton Flotman A, for whom Leiran Brady gained his 2nd Maximum. Pat west nearly gained a draw losing to Bob Weston in the 5th. Eric An enjoyable evening.

Match Report - Foxwood D v Gothic D

13/10/2009, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood D beat Gothic D 8-2.
Great result.Strong team performance by Foxwood justifying their tag as 'title favourites'! Div Sec's comments I watched this match , closer than the score suggests.

Match Report - St Faiths Centre v Norfolk County Council

13/10/2009, played at St Faiths Centre.
St Faiths Centre beat Norfolk County Council 6-4.
A second successive win for S.F.C. but were made to work hard for the points against NCC. Steve Annison playing his first competitive match for 2 years was in no mood to lose his games. Martin 'new bat' Butcher looked like he rolled back the years with his attacking flair, Steve Johnson was struggling with housemaids knee but got one game, another subdued performance from Darren Butcher but Kevin Garner was star of the night winning both his games. D Butcher

Press Report for Evening News 21.10.09

In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, CEYMS A moved to the top of Premier A with a comprehensive 9-1 win over Briston A, the only success for Briston was Jon Hancock 11-9 fifth set win over Trevor Bunn. Russell King for CEYMS was made to fight all the way in an epic battle with Robin Thaxter to sneak home 11-9 in the fifth. Ben Thompson early season form continues with another impressive maximum.In Premier B, UEA A had an impressive 9-1 victory over a strong Gothic B side. Both Sam Collins and Matt Hayes won their games in quick time for the students. Wensum C also showed their intent after a 9-1 demolition of Nuorder A at the Miller Hall with Darren Hubbard particularly impressive. Telephones and Firstline Factors fought out a draw with Jeremy Cocks winning all for Telephones, whilst Harold Chapman earned a brace for Factors. A two man Taverham A scraped home 6-4 against a determined Telephones with Taverham’s Wayne Lubbock in great form. Whilst Foxwood gained maximum points against Firstline Factors, Hellesdon won their third consecutive match of the season, with Nuorder having to win the doubles to gain a single point. Another win for Gothic C in Division 1, in a close encounter with Wensum D. Alan Hough again unbeaten, for Gothic, as they progress up the table. Tom Barber was unlucky not to pick up a win for Wensum, but they still head the division. Missionaries went down fighting 2-8 against Ex-Choristers for whom Andy Cullum scored a maximum. Andy Watson (Missionaries) got off the mark with a fine brace, beating the Pauls (Arthurs and Elsegood). CEYMS D lost 3-7 to a strong Taverham C side, but were happy to take a point. For CEYMS Andy Bonham won two singles and Steve Nichols had a good win against Rob Drake. Fairfield A, still looking for that elusive win, let slip vital games as they crashed out 2-8 to "Returners", a team new to the League and looking strong so far. Jason Peck's defence gained him a maximim along with Aaron Hacon who came back from the brink of defeat against Janet Kelly. In Division 2, Foxwood D gained a third victory with an 8-2 success over Gothic D, with a solid team performance. SFC are hot on their heels, with a Kevin Garner maximum, just overcoming NCC 6-4 whose team was strengthened by Steve Annison. Telephones C had Bob Weston and Norman Laws with maximums, sneaked past Newton Flotman A 6-4 for whom Kieran Brady gained another maximum. Taking both doubles earned Choppers a draw against Millermen who had Rob Pennell and Philip Moore to the fore.Taverham 'D' and Thorpe St Andrew head up Division 3. Thorpe St Andrew fought a very hard match and have Rod Clayton and Mike Wright to thank for an excellent 6-4 win over Club 75. Wensum 'F' achieved a maximum whitewashing a weakened Tankards side 10-0. Stephen Harsley and Paul Edwards impressed for Wensum.In Division 4, two comprehensive wins, Foxwood E 9 v UEA E 1 and Wensum H 2 v Fairfield B 8. For Foxwood there were maximums for Len Layt, Sam Thompson and Zane Axten and doubles wins for the veteran combiniation of Layt and Ray Chipperfield and junior combination of Thompson and Axten with Brian Beck also winning one singles. For UEA E again the only winner was Jitender Cheema with Tom Melvin, John Schofield and Alistair Nicholls all missing out this week. In the Wensum v Fairfield tie, played in a good spirit, the experience of the Fairfield team of Andy Roberts, Colin Lacey, Olu Ogunnowo and Tim Okubanjo proved too much for Howard Wurr, Ian Howes, Daniel Marche, Alex Richardson and Finn Brocklesby (playing only in the doubles). Wurr and Howes put games on the board for Wensum but Lacey, Ogunnowo and Okubanjo all had maximums for Fairfield.Wendy Durrant

Match Report - Panthers v Foxwood C

28/09/2009, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers drew with Foxwood C 5-5.
A hard fought match which saw some great games from Kim Downes of the home side whilst Mark wilson produced a maximum for Foxwood. Adam Smith having a rare off night and Panthers pounced to take a share the points.

Match Report - Briston A v CEYMS A

13/10/2009, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A lost to CEYMS A 1-9.
Jon Hancock saved the brush for Briston A with a 11-9 fifth set victory over Trevor Bunn with an attacking 5th set display. Robin Thaxter gave Russell King a real battle just losing 11-9 in the 5th. Star of the match was the in form Ben Thompson with another good maximum for CEYMS.

Match Report - Gothic C v Wensum D

15/10/2009, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C beat Wensum D 6-4.
DIVISION 1 Wendy reports "Another pleasing win for Gothic in a close encounter. Alan Hough unbeaten again,for Gothic. Tom Barber was unlucky not to pick up a win for Wensum.

Match Report - Fairfield A v The Returners

14/10/2009, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield A lost to The Returners 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Fairfield A let slip games which could have resulted in a draw. Still looking for that elusive win. Jason Peck's defence gained him a max along with Aaron Hacon who came back from the brink of defeat against Janet Kelly.

Match Report - CEYMS D v Taverham C

14/10/2009, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS D lost to Taverham C 3-7.
DIVISION 1 CEYMS D lost 3-7 to a strong Taverham C side, but were happy to take a point. For CEYMS Andy Bonham won two singles and Steve Nichols had a good win against Rob Drake.

Match Report - Taverham A v Telephones A

14/10/2009, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham A beat Telephones A 6-4.
Two man Taverham A scraped home against Telephones A with Wayne Lubbock returning to form with an excellent maximum. Mark Ring did well to beat Andy Parker to take the match to the doubles with Wayne & Andy coming out on top.

Match Report - Nuorder B v Hellesdon YCOB

12/01/1900, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder B lost to Hellesdon YCOB 3-7.
Hellesdon continued their fine start to the campaign with a third straight win, this time against a hard working Nuorder B at the Norman Centre. Mel Humphries and Francis Webb in excellent form for Hellesdon winning all their singles. In a 'gloomy' Miller Hall Nuorder A won a deserved point for their efforts when John Williams and Phil Henry produced a convincing doubles performance.

Match Report - Nuorder A v Wensum C

15/01/1900, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder A lost to Wensum C 1-9.
An emphatic victory by Wensum C, a result that confirms their credentials as one of the promotion favourites. Bob Webster, moving clubs once again, was the only player to drop a game for Wensum, losing to Ian Taylor. Darren Hubbard looks an excellent prospect with the ability to play winners on both sides. Another long hard winter in store for Nuorder A and their long suffering president!!!

Match Report - Firstline Factors v Foxwood C

12/10/2009, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to Foxwood C 2-8.
A closer match than the score suggests, but an excellent win for Foxwood, with maximums from Adam Smith and Mark Wilson.

Match Report - Missionaries v Ex-Choristers A

14/10/2009, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Ex-Choristers A 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Another good match against Ex choristers. Andy Cullum scored a maximum for the visitors, and Andy Watson got off the mark with a fine brace, beating the Paul's (Arthurs and Elsegood).Simon took a leg off all Ex choristers, but to no avail, Ex choristers running out 8-2 winners.

Match Report - UEA A v Gothic B

01/10/2009, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Gothic B 9-1.
An emphatic victory for the students against an experienced Gothic B side that finished 3rd last season in Premier B. Matt Hayes and Sam Collins producing some fine TT in maximum form. It's good to see Seamus Chambers returning to the Norwich league after a couple of years of self imposed exile. Seamus marked his return with the only game for Gothic.

Match Report - Telephones A v Firstline Factors

08/10/2009, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones A drew with Firstline Factors 5-5.
A fair result at 5-5. Telephones led at 5-3 only for Factors Alan Walpole to beat Graham King and team up with Harold Chapman to win the doubles. Jeremy Cocks played well for his maximum for the home side.

Match Report - Taverham B v UEA A

07/10/2009, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B lost to UEA A 2-8.
Maximums for Sam Collins and Matt Hayes ensured a comfortable victory for newly promoted UEA.

Press Report 14/10/09

In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, an exciting start to the Premier A season with three ‘Wensum’ teams in the division, it should make for some very competitive matches this season. Best game of the matches so far was CEYMS A hard fought win over current champions Foxwood B by 6 -4. A real dent in their title aspirations so early in the season. Hero for CEYMS A was Ben Thompson with an excellent maximum including the notable scalps of both Ryan & Jake Collins. Russell King also took a brace for CEYMS to put the champions on the back foot.
Game of the season so far was Philip Logsdon’s excellent win over Owe Karlsson, coming back from 2-1 down to win 11-8 in the fifth to lead Park Lane to an impressive 8-2 win over Wensum B. in a match that could have easily been a defeat for Park Lane.
In Premier B, newly relegated Taverham A got off to a flying start with an 8-2 win over a luckless Nuorder B. Whilst Andy Parker and Wayne Lubbock were recording maximums for Taverham, Andy Broughton could consider himself unlucky to lose 13-15 and 11-13 in the fifth set. Sands B also scored maximum points as they trounced Taverham B by the same score. Phil Clarke played well for Sands whilst Sandeep Nene won on his debut for Taverham. Nuorder A had a close encounter with Telephones A, winning 6-4, with Lawrence Caley winning three for the home side whilst Mark Ring kept Telephones in the match. Francis Webb inspired Hellesdon to a 6-4 win at Firstline Factors, fighting back from 3-4 to win the final three games in a sporting and competitive encounter. The teenagers of Wensum C defeated an experienced Panthers to record their first victory since being promoted from Division 1. William Lawes was unbeaten for Wensum with Sam Rock and Darren Hubbard each winning a brace. Neville Beckett of Sands played well for a maximum as they drew with Nuorder B for whom Andy Broughton lost another marathon match, this time against Peter Read, losing 15-17 in the decider. Hellesdon kept the winning habit, this time a superb team effort to beat old rivals Taverham A and had Mel Humphries in fine form. In Division 1, Wensum D are leading, heavily defeating both Missionaries and Electricity 8-2, reaping maximum points so far. Peter Dormer of Electricity is out for a while owing to an early injury. We wish him a speedy recovery, and maybe look forward to seeing Jamie MacIntosh as reserve. Look out for Wensum’s as yet unbeaten Dale Ajeto, who is rather strong for this division but also Lindsay Horstead (Briston D) and Eric Thornton(Fairfield A), having won five out of six singles to date. In Division 2, resounding starts for Foxwood D and SFC, both 9-1 victors over a much changed NCC side and newly promoted Newton Flotman A respectively. Youngsters of Wensum E gained maximum points over experienced Telephones C whilst Remploy A produced a fine team effort to gain a draw against Rosebery Road MYC. In week two, Long Zhang and James Wilson to the fore in UEA B’s7-3 victory over RRMYC. Foxwood D were firing on all cylinders with another maximum pointer, with Miller men unable to convert any of 5 five-setters into victories. Choppers got off to a fine start with Mark Annett and Bill Watts guiding them to a 8-2 success and condemning NCC to a second ‘pointless’ match. Maximums from Bob Weston and Norman Laws gained a 7-3 victory for Telephones C over Remploy A. A Kieran Brady maximum and another singles victory for Pat West not sufficient to save Newton Flotman A from defeat to Wensum E 6-4 for whom Aaron Kemp took both singles and Mark Grubb gained his first league win. In Division 3, UEA 'C' met with two defeats, losing to Thorpe St Andrew and Taverham 'D' 8-2 both games. YMCA got off to a good start with a 7-3 defeat of stalwarts Club 75, thanks to a maximum from Roland Marton defeating John Creasey on the way.

In Division 4, Shelly Telly started with an impressive 7-3 victory over newcomers Wensum H with Colin Jenkinson and Jeanette Baxter especially proving far too strong. For Wensum Howard Wurr and Mark Weston and Alex Richardson were making league debuts. Fairfield B recorded an 8-2 win over Newton Flotman B, with Russell Parker and Nick Harris leading the way with maximums. Wensum G and Foxwood E fought out a 5-5 draw a fair result. Sol Gos for Wensum and young Sam Thompson from Foxwood E impressive. Shelly Telly lost narrowly to Taverham E with Jeanette Baxter coming back from 2-0 down only to lose 10-12 in the 5th to Rod Edwards. She was avenged by Colin Jenkinson who beat Edwards in 4 and so got his maximum as did octogenarian Reg Juett. George Luong, who has returned after a 30 year break showed touches of the skill he learned from his father - one time Vietnamese number 1. Wensum G had an impressive 9-1 win against UEA E giving them maximum points. Pat and Sol Goss and Chris Cockburn all won maximums, Steve Cockburn lost in 5 to Jitender Cheema who was the only winner for the UEA E side.

Wendy Durrant

Match Report - Taverham D v Dynamic Rams

01/10/2009, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham D beat Dynamic Rams 7-3.
Good to see Steve Gurton returning to play for Dynamic Rams - his presence saved the whitewash and earnt Rams a good point. Fine play by the Taverham youngsters, with Tom Baldock - Yaxley making his debut in the Norwich League.Howard Jones and Trevor Johnson pulled off excellent maximums on the night.

Match Report - Taverham D v Dynamic Rams

Match Report - Wensum D v Electricity

05/10/2009, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum D beat Electricity 8-2.
DIVISION 1 div sec reports that Wensum's win against Electricity was marred by the enforced retirement of Peter Dormer after his first game back following a new hip op. We hope that this is only a temporary set back for Peter and his team,as Wensum strive forwards.

Postal Strike

Given the announcement of the postal strike - this will give us an issue in terms of match card delivery. As everyone wants an up to date website, please get your match cards to any committee member, and they will ensure they are processed rather than sitting in a strike hit mail bag.

Options include hand delivery, scan and email. As previously stated, any committee member will be willing to sort this for you, so don't worry if its not you divisional secretary.

The Committee

Match Report - Foxwood A v CEYMS B

01/10/2009, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood A beat CEYMS B 9-1.
Steve Sadd back in the first team earned a fine maximum to ensure maximum points for Foxwood A. It was great to see an old adversary of mine playing the famous or infamous Chris Bensley after 3 decades away from the game.

Match Report - CEYMS A v Foxwood B

01/10/2009, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS A beat Foxwood B 6-4.
Ben Thompson starred for CEYMS A with a maximum with the notable scalps of the Jake & Ryan Collins to give CEYMS a good start to the season.

Match Report - CEYMS C v Gothic A

06/10/2009, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS C lost to Gothic A 2-8.
Chris Durrant classy performance ensured a winning start for Gothic he took a maximum plus the doubles for a maximum team 4 points

Match Report - Fairfield A v Telephones B

27/01/1900, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield A lost to Telephones B 4-6.
DIVISION 1 A maximum from Eric Thornton was not enough to save Fairfields from defeat, although an improved team performance. Match fell foul of "late night rule" due to extended games.

Match Report - Wensum C v Panthers

05/10/2009, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum C beat Panthers 7-3.
A baptism of fire for the young Wensum teenagers against a very game Panthers side. Will Lawes was the star for Wensum with a great maximum. Sam Rock and Darren Hubbard played well to both pick up a brace. A great start for the teenagers who celebrated with a bedtime story and Horlicks. JE

Match Report - Missionaries v Wensum D

30/09/2009, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Wensum D 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Whilst Wensum D outplayed Missionaries,Andy of Missionaries made special mention of Wensums Tom Barber for all aspects of the game, and Dale Ajeto for a maximum

Match Report - Nuorder B v Unisands B

24/01/1900, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder B drew with Unisands B 5-5.
The usual tight match between Nuorder B and Sands. Nev Beckett was the star for Sands with his maximum. John Williams, playing his second match in Premier B secured 2 good wins against Phil & Peter. Andy Broughton got off the mark against Phil but also had his third defeat at deuce in the fifth. Andy & Phil took the doubles in the fifth set to earn a draw.

Shelly Telly Club Nights

The popular Shelly Telly Club Nights are back and are now the second Friday of every month:
9th October, 13th November and 11th December, 7-10pm at the Norman Centre. Fun,
friendly evenings for players of all abilities. Cost £5 including coaching with
the talented twins Richard and Martyn Stevenson. For more info email shell@
shellytelly.co.uk

Match Report - Thorpe St Andrew v UEA C

29/09/2009, played at Scout Hut.
Thorpe St Andrew beat UEA C 8-2.
An experienced Thorpe side were just that bit too strong for UEA 'C'. There were some close games but Thorpe romped into an unassailable 8-0 lead to seal all the 4 points. A good start to the season.

Match Report - Hellesdon YCOB v Taverham A

07/10/2009, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon YCOB beat Taverham A 7-3.
A fighting and gritty team performance from Hellesdon saw them record a rare victory against Taverham. A superb Mel Humphries maximum, with good support from Francis Webb and John Howlett saw them over the line. With seven of the nine first legs going against them, Hellesdon plugged away and were rewarded for their efforts. Andy Calver recorded a brace of wins for Taverham, whilst team mate Andy Parker could consider himself unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, losing all three singles in the fifth and deciding leg.

Match Report - St Faiths Centre v Newton Flotman A

29/09/2009, played at St Faiths Centre.
St Faiths Centre beat Newton Flotman A 9-1.
After narrowly missing out on promotion, S.F.C. the team formerly known as CEYMS E, formally known as EGC Tiles also known as Norwich Scouts and before that as 25th Norwich Scouts made a winning start to the 2009/10 season with a 9-1 win over Newton Flotman. Pat west getting the only game for Newton Flotman with a competitive 3-2 win over Darren Butcher.

Match Report - Ex-Choristers A v CEYMS D

06/10/2009, played at St Faiths Centre.
Ex-Choristers A beat CEYMS D 7-3.
As usual, an entertaining night in good company between Ex choristers and CEYMS.Ex choristers almost made it a maximum 4 points, but for the dogged efforts of the two Andies, Bonham and Tuddenham.100% success for Ex choristers Andy Cullum and Paul Arthurs in their singles

Match Report - The Returners v Briston D

06/10/2009, played at Rockland Parish Room.
The Returners beat Briston D 6-4.
Returners picked up their first win of the season with a victory against Briston D. Rhys Moore picked up a maximum with Aaron Hacon chipping in with a brace. Lindsay Horstead took two for Briston. The match was won in a tight doubles contest

Match Report - Briston D v Fairfield A

01/10/2009, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston D beat Fairfield A 7-3.
Div Sec reports that Fairfield's Eric Thornton scavenged a point with a brace of singles and the doubles

Match Report - Gothic C v The Returners

01/10/2009, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C beat The Returners 7-3.
Wendy Durrant reports...."A very enjoyable match against a new team of players from the Beccles League. Alan Hough played well to gain a maximum and Peter Holland recorded a very good win over James Skilleter.Returners Jason Peck the only player not to record a win on the night but it won't be long!"

Match Report - Wensum E v Telephones C

30/09/2009, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum E beat Telephones C 8-2.
A good enjoyable evening was had by all and Wensum playing their first match in Division 2 had a very good 8-2 win over Telephones C. Fine maximums wre had by Charlie Sadd and Andrew Latham and two wins from Aaron Kemp playing his first match in the Norwich League.

Match Report - Nuorder C v Club 75

18/07/1900, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder C beat Club 75 7-3.
Good hard fought win for the NuOrder team for the first game of the season.

Match Report - Tankards v Easton

29/09/2009, played at St Augustines Church Hall.
Tankards lost to Easton 1-9.
A good 4 pointer to start Easton's season off. Maximums from Jack Harrowing and new boy David Parker laid the foundation for this good win.

Match Report - Unisands B v Taverham B

30/09/2009, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Unisands B beat Taverham B 8-2.
An excellent maximum from Phil Clarke helped secure all four points for a rampant Sands team. Taverham's new signing Sandeep Nene beat Nev Beckett whilst Martyn Cook won their other game against Peter Read. A five set doubles that went to deuce in the final two legs enabled Sands to get their season off to a flying start.

Match Report - Newton Flotman B v Fairfield B

30/09/2009, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B lost to Fairfield B 2-8.
Fairfield put up a good performance. Russel Parker and Nick Harris maximums.

Match Report - Taverham A v Nuorder B

30/09/2009, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham A beat Nuorder B 8-2.
Taverham make a happy return to Premier B with an 8-2 success over an unlucky Nuorder B. Andy Broughton of Nuorder was extremely unfortunate not to record a win after going down 11-13 to Wayne Lubbock in the fifth and 13-15 to Andy Calver, also in the fifth. Phil Henry defeating Andy Calver for the visitors only singles success.