50+ Handicap League – 2023
The 17 entrants were divided into 2 groups of 8 0r 9 and the players finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd then proceeded to the play – off, knock out games.
The culmination of this was that John Wright (handicap 38) and Keith Swain (handicap 46) played the final.
Keith had a handicap add on of 4 points, but he didn’t actually need them because he won 21-13 (25-13 handicap score) in a game which swung his way over the last 10pts or so.
Congratulations to Keith and commiserations to John.
50+Handicap cap Knockout Cup 2023
Starting in July with 15 entrants and playing a round each month, the winners battled onward to produce a final between Keith Turland (handicap 42) and Eric Smallwood(handicap 67).
The handicap difference gave Eric a handicap add on of 10pts and a closely fought game, with lots of careful table tennis, good angled shots (and a few wild misses !) resulted in Eric winning with a handicap result of 24-21.
Congratulations to Eric and commiserations to Keith.
These 2 competitions (10 and 8 Years old) will run in 2024 with all of the 50+ TT’ers welcome to join in – just see Eric.
Some of the fifty plus players watch the final of the 50+ Knock Handicap Cup between Eric Smallwood in the yellow shirt and Keith Turland in black.
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The Thursday 16 December 50+ session
Barbara Dumphy left won the Accuracy Test and with Pat Clements,
Barbara also won the Forehand Placement Test.
The One Point Shoot Out winner was by John McCullow.
Can’t see your muscles very well with your jacket on John !!!
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It’s good to see the 50 plus players back after they missed months of 2020 and 2021 due to
Covid.
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Gerry Hughes
Article by Eric Smallwood:-
Some sad new for our Over 50’s group … Gerry Hughes sadly died at New Year.
He’d had a blood disorder and had been waiting to be called into hospital, but died before that happened.
Gerry’s funeral was on January 18 at Dorman’s Club (where his jazz group “Tees Hot Club” play) filled the car park.
Gerry was always a cheerful, laugh at anything guy, and a decent table tennis player who always “went for” the shot.
Paul Moppett and myself also played 5 a side with him, in his “messy” T shirt and with his insistence on dribbling, thus falling into the “give him his own ball and we’ll play our game with ours” group.
He was also a regular at Tennis World, and could add a royalty connection to that, viz, he played, with others regularly at Guisborough Hall with “Lordy” himself. Whether he was worthy of complementary afternoon tea, was never revealed!!!
RIP Gerry, you were a fine gent and friend and many will miss you.
And a PS to all who read this – please continue to be sensible re this horrible virus.
Kind regards Eric
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50 Plus Handicap League
The 2019 50+ Handicap League winner was Bob Barton on the right.
Eric Smallwood was runner up.
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50+ MONTHLY HARDBAT TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 2019
Paul Moppett and Keith Lewis
The October 50+ Hardbat tournament produced a very competitive game between Paul Moppett left and the winner Keith Lewis.
When Paul levelled at 19 all after being 16 – 19 down it looked all over for Keith.
Keith however didn’t give up and took the next two points to win.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Nick Miller and Paul Moppett
The September 50 plus Hard Bat competition was won by Paul Moppett with Nick Miller runner-up.
From 8 – 2 down, Nick levelled at 9 all and then went on to lead 19 – 16.
Paul (right) fought his way back to level the score at 20 all and it was now all on the next point which Paul won to clinch the September title.
JULY 2019
John Wright left and Nick Miller
National Table Tennis Day 50+ Hard Bat Tournament.
Nick Miller beat John Wright 21-16 in the monthly Hard Bat final.
The event which in normally played on the last Thursday in the month was brought forward to celebrate National Table Tennis Day.
Well done Nick.
JUNE 2019
Keith Lewis left and Paul Moppett
The June 50+ Hardbat tournament winner was Paul Moppett.
Paul plays in the Middlesbrough League Pirates team.
Runner up was Keith Lewis who has been a member of the North Ormesby Minstrels and famous for his Pantomime roles.
Where’s the ball Keith – its behind you Keith – oh no it isn’t.
MAY 2019
Keith Turland left and Nick Miller
The May winner of the 50+ Hardbat tournament was Nick Miller who beat Keith Turland 21-17 in the final
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On his way to winning the monthly event Nick defeated Keith Swain 21-18, Syd Davis 21-18, Nigel green 21-14 and Paul Atkinson 21-13.
Well done Nick.
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50+ MONTHLY HARDBAT TOURNAMENT
APRIL 2019
John Putson and Jane Dale
The April winner of the 50+ Hardbat tournament was Jane Dale.
On her way to winning the monthly event Jane defeated Syd Davis, Barbara Dumphy, Peter Wagner and Eric Smallwood.
In the final Jane beat John Putson in a very close game.
Well done Jane.
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GOOD NEWS!!!! – March 2019
The Ormesby 50+ Fundraisers have achieved their target of raising funds to buy a Defibrillator to be used by club members. Well, we hope if won’t need to be used but we will be prepared anyway.
People have been so generous is so many different ways some of which are mentioned below.
Unwanted playing kit has been donated and resold. This has brought in a tremendous amount of money.
Cheesecakes were made by one of the young Cadet girl players
Small cakes were made by one of the Hopes players great grandmother.
So many items were given for the raffle, which was held last week at the Quiz Night. In fact so many were given we are now planning to hold a Tombola after Easter.
We have sold tickets for an hours coaching by one of the Ormesby Coaches.
One player who won £10 in the Middlesbrough Championships has donated his winnings to the fund.
With the Quiz held last week at the Middlesbrough Motor Club we can now confirm we will be getting the Defibrillator very soon.
Thankyou to everyone who has helped in so many ways.
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2018 Hard Bat Final
The 50+Annual Christmas Hard Bat competition was held on Thursday 6 December followed by Christmas Dinner at the Toby Carvery.
The winner was Paul Moppett who beat Nick Miller in the final.
Left to right: Nick Miller, Paul Moppett and Malcolm Muldoon who ran the Hard Bat competition
Following on from the Middlesbrough League match the previous evening where Nick Miller beat Paul Moppett, all be it in a close game, 11-9, 11-9, 12.10, playing with the Hard Bat seemed to make all the difference to Paul when he beat Nick quite comfortably.
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Over 50’s Group 2018 Handicap Competitions
Well he managed it… Berni Bailey won both his/our finals.
In the League Play Off final he beat Peter Loughran 22-21 (12 added handicap points) and in the Cup Final he beat Terry Bache 22-21 (11 added handicap points) – (handicappers can’t get much better than that, can they?).
Entries for the 2019 League closed on December 1st – there are 33 entrants, and the Cup will again follow from mid 2019.
Eric Smallwood
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What with a 3 way tie for a play-off, a Mr versus Mrs Quarter Final and 2 players going for ‘the double’, its been an interesting year for our Handicap League and Handicap Knockout Cup competitions
In the League, Peter Loughran will play Bernie Bailey in the single 21 points game final, with Bernie getting a 12 points handicap start.
Bernie Bailey proudly wearing his medal at the Transplant Games.
In the Cup, the same Bernie will play Terry Bache, getting an 11 point handicap start in the single 21 point game final.
A plate competition win could not be justified this year because, sadly, only 12 players had entered the Cup competition – from where the plate competition entrants would have come from, sorry about that.
Eric Smallwood – Competitions Organiser.
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Friday 50+ Session
The Friday 50+ session continues to expand with 30 members taking part.
The players above can be seen enjoying their break with a drink and a chat.
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Middlesbrough League Knock Out Cup – Round Three – 14.03.18
Bob Wasson above
ORMESBY G – Alan Fowler, Mike Newton and Bob Wasson v ORMESBY K – Olly Flight, Jim Wyatt and Marie Edwards.
Report sent by Mike Newton – thanks Mike for your entertaining report
Winners of the Over 50’s trophies
L to R. Bob Wasson, Alan Heppell, Barbara Dumphy, John Savage and Keith Lewis
Five of the Trophy winners pictured above, who play at the Monday and Thursday sessions received their trophies from Eric Smallwood on 21 December 2017.
The three players who were unable to attend the presentation, Anne Barton, Jim Wyatt and John Daley will receive their trophies in January 2018.
A very please looking Eric
Eric Smallwood pictured above with his bottle of wine which was presented to him to say thank you for organising the four events.
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Over 50’s Christmas Hard Bat Tournament 2017
Before most of the 50+ players went to their annual Christmas Dinner at the Toby Carvery, Malcolm Muldoon ran a Hard Bat Tournament.
The finalists were Nick Miller and John McCullow. In what was a really good closely fought game John came back from being three points down to win the event.
John McCullow on the right playing against Nick Miller in the final
2017 OVER 50’s TOURNAMENT NEWS
The League Playoff Final was won by Anne Barton after she beat John Daley in the final.
The KO Cup was won by John Savage who beat Barbara Dumphy in the final 24 – 14.
Barbara Dumphy v John Savage in the 2018 KO Cup Final
The KO Plate was won by Jim Wyatt who overcame Alan Heppell to win by 21 – 14 points
The 1 Point Shootout winner was Keith Lewis and the runner up was Bob Wasson.
OVER 50’s – 2017 VISIT TO HULL
The Ormesby 50+ teams went on their annual visit to Hull on Monday 9 October.
A new addition to one of the teams was Jim Wyatt who started playing at the newly formed Friday morning session for new players less than a year ago. With coach Malcolm Muldoon’s help, Jim has quickly improved and is now playing in the Middlesbrough & District TT League.
A big thank you to Brenda Hudson and all the Hull players who as usual made us so welcome. After a 3-3 draw in the morning we were provided with a lovely meal in the Rugby Club next door to the table tennis club. We think a few Ormesby players may have eaten a bit too much as the result was not so good in the afternoon session – naughty – naughty.
Albert Wilson, Malcolm Muldoon and Colin Charity – Ormesby 1
Tom Hand, John McCullow and Bruce Lowther – Ormesby 2
Paul Moppett, Mike Newton and Syd Davis – Ormesby 3
Mike Howling, Eileen Robinson and John Wright – Ormesby 4
Barbara Dumphy, Eric Smallwood and Alan Heppell – Ormesby 5
Jim Wyatt, Barbara’s twin sister ?? Dumphy and Terry Bache – Ormesby 6
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OVER 50’s – NEW ADDITIONAL KIT
With Ormesby’s British Premier League player Danny Reed kindly donating some of his unwanted kit to the club, a decision had to be made as several shirts had ‘Reed’ printed on the back of the shirts.
Here is the first idea that came from Alan Heppell.
Well it looks like Alan has lived up to his new name ‘Greedy’ as you can see by the picture below.
OVER 50’s = 2017 HANDICAP COMPETITIONS
The updated situations are as follows:
LEAGUE:
Play – off qualifiers are:
Anne Barton, John Wright, John Daley. Bob Barton, John Savage and Eric Smallwood. As the two highest Conference points per game qualifiers, Anne Barton and John Daley proceed directly to the semi-finals. The other 4 play 2 knockout games to produce the other 2 semi-finalists … so we could finish up with a Mr versus Mrs final and I’m not refereeing that one ! (only joking).
CUP:
John Savage has reached the final & will play Margaret Kell or Barbara Dumphy or Eric Smallwood in the final.
PLATE
This competition has now reached the 4 quarter finals stage.
Eric Smallwood 4 September 2017
OVER 50’s – 2017 HANDICAP COMPETITIONS
LEAGUE:
With one month to go before the play-off games kick – in, current Conference leaders are:
Erimus Conference: Anne Barton 21 pts, Dave Foreman 18 pts.
Roseberry Conference: John Daley 22 pts, Bob Barton 17 pts.
Brigantes Conference: John Savage 13 pts, Eric Smallwood 12 pts.
CUP:
First round surprises, where higher handicapped players beat stronger opposition, went thus:
Alec Bourne (+12 pts) won a one-point shoot out point after a 21-21 draw against a 58 handicap player.
Barbara Dumphy (+12 pts) also won by one point 22 21 against a 45.
Maureen Appleton (+15 pts) won 29-21 against a 66.
Peter Thomas (+ 14 pts) won 23-21 against a 52.
All very interesting – and typical of handicap fixture results.
And new for 2017, a Handicap Knockout Plate Competition for all players that lose their first KO Cup game – no results yet … watch this space.
Eric Smallwood 27 July 2017
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50+ visit RSPB Saltholme
Near to Middlesbrough’s famous Transporter Bridge
After playing table tennis for over 2 hours on Thursday morning June 1st, several Ormesby 50+ players paid a visit to RSPB Saltholme where they went bird spotting for another 2 hours – where do they get their energy from.
It was a beautiful hot day which was much appreciated by all. Armed with binoculars, Malcolm Muldoon led the spotters!!
Oh dear!! I think we managed to frighten quite a few birds away with out chat and laughter.
Peter Thomas above – still going strong.
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Over 50’s – 2017 Handicap Competitions
LEAGUE :
With 5 months gone, the Conference leaders are (2 from each will qualify for the 6 play-off places):
Erimus Conference: Anne Barton 21 points, Dave Foreman 11 points.
Roseberry: John Daley and Terry Bache 6 points each.
Brigantes: John Savage 13 points, Eric Smallwood 12 points.
League format games will finish by 31 August and then the play-off games will follow, through to our Grand Final (you could liken this to NFL football play-offs).
CUP:
The First Round draw will take place on Thursday 8 June (much more important than that “other thing” !) (we think Eric means the ELECTION) with these games to be played by July. Each subsequent round will have a one month “play-by” date.
Eric Smallwood – 29 May 2017
The 50+ Author
Mike Newton who plays in the 50+ Ormesby table tennis sessions has been writing his memoirs and several other books about his amazing foreign cycling trips.
Mike has also wrote about his visits to Japan with his Japanese wife Naoko and his recent visit to Peru with his son and Peruvian daughter in law where among other things they attended a Peruvian wedding.
Multi talented Mike also posts You Tube videos of his cycling adventures as well as his table tennis experiences with the 50+ players. Some of Mike’s You Tube videos also include the beautiful local countryside around Great Ayton where he lives.
If you would like to purchase one or more of Mike’s Kindle books please follow the link below.
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Mick O’Connor and Malcolm Muldoon – Thursday 9 February 2017
Mick O’Connor left in the picture above is one of the original Ormesby 50+ players.
Mick, who has just celebrated his 80th birthday in January 2017 continues to play table tennis at the 50+ sessions on Monday and Thursday mornings.
In the early 1950’s Mick was playing table tennis at Newport Boys Club in Middlesbrough, playing in the newly formed D Division.
It is over 65 years ago that Mick won the trophies that he is proudly holding and they date back to the Middlesbrough Table Tennis League in 1951 and 1952/53 seasons.
Above is a page from the Middlesbrough League 1955 /56 Handbook
In 1951 Mick was the individual winner of the D Division and in the 1952/53 season Mick’s team won the D Division title.
Looking back to when he played as a young boy, Mick remembers Mr Bielby running his table tennis team and Chris Laird being Mr Bielby’s deputy.
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50+ Presentations – Monday 23 January 2017
Two presentation were made by Eric Smallwood centre of picture who runs the 50+ KO Handicap Cup and KO Handicap League.
Nigel Green on the left was the 2016 Handicap League Runner – up and on the right Dave Foreman who won the 2016 KO Handicap Cup.
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50+ Hard Bat Tournament
Before going out for their annual Christmas lunch the 50+ players spent two hours competing in a Hard Bat Tournament.
The eventual winner was Robert Evans. Robert also won the 1 Point Shoot.
Thirty members then had an enjoyable Christmas Dinner at the Toby Inn in Middlesbrough.
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2016 HANDICAP COMPETITIONS
Our 2016 Handicap Competitions have now been concluded and the roll of honour goes thus:
The League Play-Off Final was won by John Putson (again!) 28 – 15 against Nigel Green (handicap score).
The Knockout Cup Final was won by Dave Foreman 21-17 against Keith Swain (handicap score).
I understand that everybody who participated enjoyed themselves, so that’ll do for me.
Presentation of trophies will take place at out Xmas Lunch in December, along with a couple of “performance” prizes for these competitions.
The same League and Cup competitions will run in 2017, open to everyone in the over 50’s group, but Handicap figures will be based entirely on results in our competitions, ie the Middlesbrough & District and Cleveland and District League, figures will not apply.
Eric Smallwood – November 2016
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ORMESBY 50+ v HULL YPI 50+ – OCTOBER 2016
Ormesby’s 50+ players once again entertained Hull YPI over 50’s on Monday 3 October.
After the six matches played in the morning session and six in the afternoon the scores were once again deemed to be a draw – there are no winners or losers when playing friends.
The usual buffet lunch followed the morning games and after a well earned rest play continued.
Below are pictures of the teams taken by Ormesby 50+ star photographer Mike Newton.
HULL 1
Andy Campbell – Terry Tiffany – Richard Hudson
HULL 2
Tony Gildea – Phil Shakesby – Steve Garrod
HULL 3
Roger Wilson – Dave Robinson – Peter Wagner
HULL 4
John Daley – Mary Sykes – Manna Malik
HULL 5
Bryan Warriner – Lynne Warriner – Terry Bache
HULL 6
Ken Barley – Jeff Harland – Bryan Cromblehome
ORMESBY 1
Tom Hand – Bruce Lowther – John McCullow
ORMESBY 2
Mike Newton – Paul Moppett – Keith Swain
ORMESBY 3
Michael Hand – Eileen Robinson – Eric Smallwood
ORMESBY 4
Dave Foreman – Alan Heppell – Alan Fowler
ORMESBY 5
Bill Appleton – Dave Shearer – Barbara Dumphy
ORMESBY 6
Dave Martin – Maureen Appleton – Bob Wasson
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LATEST FROM THE 2016 – 50 PLUS LEAGUES
This years Handicap League is nearing the two semi-final play off games, between the players who finish first and second in each of the two conferences.
The Grand Final will follow in due course.
This years Handicap Knockout Cup started in July and allowing for recovering injuries and the like, should also have its semi-finals and final in September or October.
Finally, our Annual Table Tennis Tournament vs Hull’s Over 50’s friends will take place on Monday 3 October. We’ve lined up a Northern Echo reporter to come and listen to all our hard – luck stories, tell his readers what a great gang we are, and get a free lunch into the bargain !!!
Eric Smallwood August 2016
EXTRA SESSION ADDED TO 50 PLUS SCHEDULE
Due to demand an extra session has been added to the 50 plus program.
The new session will take place on Wednesday mornings from 10.00am to 12.00noon commencing July 13.
HULL VISIT – APRIL 2016
We can’t believe it, but yes, another year has passed and the Ormesby’s 50 plus players made their annual visit to Hull YPI on Sunday and Monday 24/25 April.
Once again the Ormesby table tennis players were made very welcome by Brenda and Richard Hudson and their very friendly YPI 50 plus players.
Ormesby DREW (won 4-2) on Monday morning – there are no winners or losers with our friends from Hull.
The afternoon comprised of doubles matches and yes – another DRAW.
Mary Sykes from YPI can be seen on the left of the picture with Ormesby’s John McMullow, Malcolm Muldoon, Tom Hand and Mike McMahon.
Mike Newton can be seen conducting one of his reputed interviews. This time it was Ormesby player Eric Smallwood’s turn and yes, he is still wearing his famous striped shirt.
All the player enjoyed a lovely buffet lunch provided by the Hull players.
Gosh that tasted good Jane – Alan Fowler, Syd Davis and Hull’s John Dally patiently waiting for Jane to finish her meal.
Ormesby players: Alan Heppell, Peter Wagner, Barbara Dumphy, Denis Cline and Terry Bache waiting for their next match to begin.
Three more players enjoying a well earned rest: left to right Keith Lewis, Colin Charity and Hull YPI’s Steve Garrod.
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DIVISION ONE DEBUT FOR DAVE FOREMAN
Dave Foreman centre with David Ashwell left and Josh Harland right
What a way for a 50 plus player to make his first division debut – playing for Ormesby A.
Dave who usually plays in the Ormesby H team in Division Two of the Middlesbrough & District Table Tennis League, helped the Ormesby A team out when they only had two players.
Playing against the East Cleveland A team of brother and sister Anne and David Pashley and Steve Souter, Dave managed to win 2 and 1/2 points out of 3 on handicap.
Dave said he enjoyed the experience and although he didn’t win any games he really enjoyed playing in the first division match.
50+ TABLE TENNIS SESSIONS ARE AS POPULAR EVER
Above: Alan Fowler, Jane Dale and Syd Davis watch on as Keith Lewis demonstrates how to play without a table tennis bat.
OVER 50’s TABLE TENNIS GROUP
Four of the regulars players who play in the 50+ sessions and also in the Middlesbrough Table Tennis League and the Cleveland Summer League
left to right: Peter Wagner, John Daley, Terry Bache and David Lax
Above left, John Wright and Les Ransome are also regulars at the 50+ sessions.
We thought we may have found our chairman Alan a long lost brother but we have checked and apparently Les is not related to Alan.
Since this is a new section of Ormesby Table Tennis Club’s website, a warm welcome to all our readers.
The over‘s TT Group has been running since February 2009 when it started with Thursday morning sessions with about 8 players. Not many months later, these sessions had proved to be so popular that a Monday morning session was added.
Initially about 15 of us turned up, but increasing interest over the years means that there are over 50 of us, although usually only a very healthy 30 or so turn out.
Four members of the Ormesby H team currently playing in the Middlesbrough Table Tennis League – left to right Dave Foreman, Jane Dale, Alan Fowler and team captain Syd Davis
Over the last seven years the group has entered several teams into the local Middlesbrough Table Tennis League and Cleveland Summer Table Tennis League, and up to date, they have achieved several successes in these league’s handicap competitions.
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So, Malcolm Muldoon gives us a coaching session on Thursdays and then its coffee, with doubles games to follow.
On Monday Eric Smallwood organises singles games to a rotation system and then again, coffee and doubles follow.
50 Plus 2015 Handicap Final between John Putson left and Alan Heppell
Through the year two handicap competitions operate. A league competition runs from January to approximately August and a Knockout Cup has now been added that runs from July to November. 2015 winners were John Putson and Eric Smallwood respectively.
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Additionally, during the year, Malcolm organises Hard Bat and Single Points Shoot Out competitions and then with Brenda they organise our now annual home and away challenge matches against Hull Table Tennis Club’s Over 50‘s Group. Always enjoyable.
Syd Davis and Paul Moppett at the front of the picture, playing a doubles game at the 2015 visit to Hull
In December, like many social groups we have a Christmas lunch followed by the presentation of our competition winners trophies kindly provided by Ormesby TTC.
Information for the Over 50‘s Table Tennis Group is always displayed on our noticeboard in the Ormesby club’s main hall. So please check as the information on the website is selective.