Thanks Gary for your kind message. I will wait to see if any other ideas are forthcoming, & I intend to do something which will be after Xmas now.
So may well need some help then.
Thanks again, Colin.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped me when I injured myself playing at Britannia Dome last Wednesday, Simon Ball, for initially treating the injury, Paul Broxton for contacting my wife and all who offered support. A very special thankyou to Nigel Hodder who took the trouble to drive my car all the way to Beccles to collect my wife, I suspect it must have been about midnight by the time he got back to Ipswich. Unfortunately I have ruptured my achilles tendon which means I will be out for the rest of the season and am in a flamingo-pink plaster instead of my flamingo-pink shirt. Good luck to all for the rest of this season. I WILL BE BACK!

I would just like to add a note regarding the sad news from Colin Strutt. Gary has mentioned that he played in a 24 hr marathon in the past and is keen to help in any way he can. I would also like to help or take part in any event that we can think of to raise some money for such a good cause. i have spoken to Richard Goodhand and it has been suggested that the IDTTL committee may all like to support this in the early part of the new year.we will give this some thought on what event could be most appealing to obtain the best financial return.

Edited by author 09-12-2009 08:16 AM
        The Suffolk closed veterans championships

Are taking place on Sunday the 24th of January at the Britannia club in Ipswich.

I will ensure that some application forms are at the dome for players

There are the usual events, over 40's 50's 60's and 70's singles, plus restricted and handicap singles and doubles of course.

Players requiring an application form should be able to get one of the Suffolk county web site soon, though I understand some players have had a problem downloading.

If anyone has a problem getting a form, please call me on 07968135602

Ken Alford

Ken passed away on Sunday after sadly succumbing to Alzheimer`s disease.
He will be remembered for his competitive spirit and camaraderie and also for wanting to win in the right way.
Ken was a founder member of Trimley Table Tennis Club and to many of the table tennis fraternity he was the epitome of all it stood for.
A lot of us will fondly remember sharing a pint with Ken at the Hand in Hand after many a hard fought match.
Fellow team mates will also miss his encouragement, and more especially his company.
I am sure the extended table tennis family will want to join me in sending condolences to Margaret, David and Sally.
Ken`s funeral will be at West Chapel, Ipswich Crematorium at 12.30 on Friday 18th December.
Family flowers only, but donations are welcomed to the Alzheimer`s Society.

Thank you for the telephone call Nick..This is sad news for the Alford family and all those who played or watched Ken over many years.He was a genial giant of competitive sportsmanship,allied to hospitality,warm in praise of skill and exemplified what sport should be about.
We older players of Capel St Mary,past and present would always enjoy playing at Trimley,not just for the evenly matched games but for the after match hospitality at " the Hand in Hand" Pub....We even went to Kens BBQ!
We took it as a big compliment to those days that Ken, although ill asked David to bring him to Burstall to watch our match with them. His smile was at its best when David beat me three straight?
He leaves behind memories of a good man.

Edited by author 31-12-2009 01:36 AM
SUFFOLK VETERANS CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS JANUARY 24TH AT THE BRITANNIA DOME

I have spoken with Peter Fordham and he has put an application on the Suffolk web site for the Vetertan closed championships on the 24th of January.

All entries should be sent to him

His number is 01284 763 775 if you have any problems with this

Its now time to get your entries in for the 2010 Ipswich Championships. Entry form in centre of handbook and you can entry on-line through the website.

Closing date is 31st Jan 2010 !!

Having been away over Christmas, I've just seen the sad news about Ken Alford. I have fond memories of playing Ken,Robin,and Tony Clarke in the past and always enjoyed Ken's company. I also recall a BBQ round Ken's house, and what a friendly welcome my wife and I recieved from Ken and his family.

I remember helping Ken with some coaching at Trimley TTC and seeing his enthusiasm with which he passed on his knowledge to the youngsters. Sorry I missed the funeral, my thoughts are with David and the rest of the family.

Best Regards

Jim

Edited by author 21-01-2010 12:04 AM
Hello guys

It is with regret that I have to announce the cancellation of the Suffolk closed veteran championships this coming Sunday at the dome.

With several people not available and a steady string of players dropping out over the last week we are left with just 10 players and after consolation with Suffolk Secretary Peter Fordham it has been decided to change it to a later day.

With just 10 players one cannot run an event and there's also the real risk that other players may not show leaving an even lesser number of players.

News of the event had been circulated throughout Suffolk by texts to players, also in cases by e mails to captains of teams and through the Ipswich and Suffolk websites well in advance.

Peter is sending me in due course a calender with events taking place in February and March of national events, I'm aware of the Ipswich championships taking place on the weekend of the 21st of March and the Bury championships being on the 29th of March, if you could inform me of any other local events you are aware of I will take this into consideration, but I'm looking to play this on either the 14th or 21st of February if possible.

I have had only a handful of entrants for the top 16 on the 7th of February so I'm also cancelling this with a view to play it in early March.

Note: Please be sure to pass this on though I will be in touch with other players

Message for Jimmy,
I've submitted an online entry for championships but don't know if the e-mail was sent.
Could you please confirm that you have received my entry ok.
Ta.

Edited by author 22-01-2010 05:37 PM
Andy,
Very disappointing to note event cancellations. Suggest you avoid rescheduling to March as there are already tournaments every weekend in March !! I have sent you full details of all the events which I am aware of by e-mail.

Kenny,

I have rec'd anything yet, Steve normally sends me a e-mail Monday morning with the entries over the weekend. I will check and let you know Monday pm.

Kenny:

Steve didn't get the entry form, please send again or post or you can e-mail me on jim.farrow@emerson.com

Thanks

Jimmy

Edited by author 28-01-2010 12:04 PM
UPDATE ON SUFFOLK VETERAN CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS

This Sunday following the postponement of the veterans event at the dome I offered a couple of dates to players for the 7th of 14th of February and both dates had it's fair share of non entrants.

I have stressed urgency to players to come back to me asap plus I have text players also.

There are not sufficiant entries to play on either date.

We did well to get 20 players last season however I must get a responce where idealy 15 players have formally confirmed, 10 or 11 players isn't justification

February regrettably is a month where I'm working far away on Saturday evening on the 13th, 20th and 27th which will mean getting to bed at early Sunday morning putting a great strain on me personally, though Andy Warner has agreed to start the event if any of these days are more popular.

If you are a veteran when reading this it would be of great help simply to let me know by phone or e mail your availability in February and April on Sunday dates and then I can get this finalised.

Ken thank you for your information on events in March, I will wait a few days and see what reaction I get, The national league effects two players that I'm aware of yourself and Andy Warner in March and while I'm reluctant to do so It may come to the NL weekend or the Colchester one if we get no joy on other dates.

My email is dosher1970@yahoo.co.uk phone number 07968135602

Edited by author 28-01-2010 08:16 PM
                           CONFIRMED

Suffolk closed veterans championships are to take place at Britannia dome on Sunday the 7th of February starting at 10am

We currently have 13 players in the frame which is more than any other date that was offered.

All players who replied in the first instance have been contacted and any
other entrants that now are in a position to play need to get their entry in ASAP

Anyone knowing of any interested parties please tell them to contact myself on 07968135602