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Ormesby VETTS Tournament
Results from the Ormesby VETTS Tournament held at Ormesby on Saturday 4 July 2026
Group 1: Winner: Andy Wilkinson
Group 1: Runner Up: Roman Doryn
Group 2: Winner: James Bradbury
Group 2: Runner Up: Howard McCain
Ormesby Junior 2*
Ormesby Junior 2 Star Open – 20th June 2026
Jonti Barnes left and Omar Wasi
After a 3-way tie at the top of the group, Omar Wasi, from Newcastle, won the Junior Boy’s Under 19 Singles in the Ormesby Junior 2 Star Tournament on Saturday 20th June, with Jonti Barnes in 2nd place and Abu Osman, from Leicestershire, in 3rd.
Osman, who finished 3rd, won the match against Wasi by 11-7 in the decider but on the count back it was Osman 3-0 victory over Jonti Barnes which made the difference. Barnes’s win against Osman was in three straight games which left Osman into the 3rd position in the count back.
In the Junior Girls Under 19 Singles, it was the two Ormesby youngsters who dominated the event with Mindy Gao winning all her matches whilst Mila Gao won her games, except her sister, which was 3-0 win for Mindy.
In the Under 15 boys, the winner was Oscar Dixon from Yorkshire, who was unbeaten with James Finn from Darlington in 2nd place. After losing the first game 11-8, Dixon won the next three games to clinch the title. In 3rd place was Ormesby’s John Graham who won all of his matches except for the top two.
Alan Ransome OBE
Chairman
Ormesby Table Tennis Club
22nd June 2026
Jose Florence Ransome
Jose Florence Ransome
Peacefully in hospital on 20th May, Jose Ransome, aged 92 passed away in the presence of her family. A service to celebrate the life of Jose will be held at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AU on Friday 12th June at 1:00pm prior to the burial in St. Cuthbert’s churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Close family flowers only, please.
Following the service an additional celebration of the life and achievements of Jose will be held at Ormesby Table Tennis Club, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8PB.
Jose’s family members in Canada, in lieu of flowers, have suggested that we establish a programme in Jose’s name to support the women and girls’ table tennis in England. In conjunction with Table Tennis England, the Ormesby Club, who are a registered charity, are taking advantage of an existing crowdfunding programme which was used to assist with the club’s facility development, and this page can accept donations for the campaign for Jose.
If you would like to leave a donation, please follow the link below
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ormesby-ttc-community-development-programme
The arrangements for the funeral are well advanced which will include a live stream from the church and from the reception. Details to follow.
Your memories of Jose shared as tributes on the Ormesby Club Facebook, and other social media, are greatly appreciated by the family.
Middlesbrough TT League KO CUP 20/26
The final of the 2025/2026 KO Handicap Cup was play at Ormesby TTC on Wednesday 22 April
Ormesby Pathway Development B players Mila Gao, Mindy Gao, Evie Main and John Graham won the match 5 – 2.
Ormesby C left of picture, Mike Howling, Barbara Dumphy and Eric Smallwood with match referee Gary Whyman
British Premier League 25-26
Pictures by Chris Rayner
The players from the eight teams of Senior BCL Premier Division with the Referee and Umpires on the right
The Ormesby team are pictured in red centre front row.
David McBeath, Enio Mendes, captain Denis Neale and Ben Piggott
A message from Ormesby Table Tennis Club Chairman – Alan Ransome OBE
I am pleased to advise you that Ormesby was successful in our bid to win the Senior BCL Premier Division. The final round of matches was held at the Ormesby Club this weekend. Our team won all 4 matches beating North Ayrshire 4-3, BATTS 5-2, Ebatts 7-0, then in the final match last year’s champions, Brighton, 5-2.
All the Ormesby team played well with David McBeath winning 7 of his 8 matches, Enio Mendes winning 6 of his 7 matches and Ben Piggott winning 6 out of his 8 matches. The Ormesby team Captain was Denis Neale, the former English Champion.
Table Tennis England Board Member Richie Venner on the left presented the Ormesby players with the Alan Ransome British Premier League trophy.
The event was very well supported by many of the members who came along to support the team. It was also covered on TTE TV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hobxSpgWpEY
In the next division of the Championship our Ormesby 2nd team did well in the final weekend to finish in 6thplace, which was a good result particularly in the final weekend when there was a chance of being relegated in the bottom two was a possibility.
Best wishes
Alan Ransome
Chairman
Ormesby Junior Darts Sucess
CONGRATULATIONS RYAN
Proud winner Ryan is pictured below with his trophy and a cheque for £200.00
We are now hoping 16 year old Ryan continues his success and you never know he might become the next Luke Littler
Ormesby Junior table tennis player Ryan Hembury, who plays in the
Ormesby – Junior British Club League and the Middlesbrough TT League
has qualified for the Final of the TEESSIDE DARTS ACADEMY Ranking Series
Good Luck Ryan
Junior British Clubs League
The winning team Ormesby 1
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Aaron Christie, Charlie Burnside, Jack Walker and Jack Walker.
Success for Ormesby 1 in Division One of the Junior British Clubs League played at Ormesby on Sunday 15 February.
Coming soon – Cleveland Senior 4* Open
Super Round Robin Tournament
For more information please call 07803 137 285
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Ormesby Table Tennis Club at Ormesby Hall
Saturday, the first of two days at “Love Local” at Ormesby Hall was a real scorcher.
Every year we seem to have beautiful weather and today was no exception.
It was lovely seeing all the different ages having a go, parents and grandparents showing their the young children how to play.
It was also good to hear from the visitors who told us about when they used to play at the old Ormesby Club, who they played with and some the coaches who coached them.
Brenda and Gary, two of the club’s Trustees are pictured below. Having a go!!!!
Ormesby coach Malcolm was also on hand to give players a few tips.
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It’s on again tomorrow with Lynn and Ken, so do go along and take advantage of the beautiful National Trust surroundings.
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It’s “Love Local” at Ormesby Hall on Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd June 2025
Entry is free including a look around the National Trust’s Ormesby Hall which is well worth a visit.
We will have some table tennis tables “to practice on”.
A wide variety of stalls to treat yourself as well something to eat etc.
We would love to see you there from 10.30am to 4.00pm.
Children’s half term free sessions
Free table tennis sessions for boys and girls.
Tuesday 27 and Friday 30 May
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Learn how to play table tennis – Bats and balls provided
Bring your friends and have some fun.
Cleveland Senior 4*
Cleveland Table Tennis Association is organising the first Senior 4* Tournament at Middlesbrough Sporting Village.
The Cleveland Senior 4* takes place on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th May 2025.
The closing date for entries is April 14.
ENTRY FORMS
can be downloaded from the Table Tennis England website.
Scarborough 2*
Euan Jack, pictured above, who is a member of the Ormesby PDC Squad came runner-up in the Cadet-Under 15 Boys event at the Scarborough 2* on Saturday 22 March.
Several other children from the PDC squad also did well in the Cadet-Under 15 Boys.
All the boys won through their groups. Jack Walker got to the Semi Finals and Jack Buckley the Quarter Finals.
In the Under 11’s Jamie Dent, playing in his first major competition took some ends off more experienced players.
Evie Main was also playing and her results will follow.
Well done to all
World Table Tennis Day Ormesby Table Tennis Club
WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2025
Congratulations to our Parkinson’s @ Ormesby member Julie Norris, who had been chosen by the
International Table Tennis Federation to be a Promoter for
World Table Tennis Day 2025.
Butterfly National School Team Event
left to right: Mila Gao, Evie Main and Mindy Gao
with their coach Malcolm Muldoon
Bankfields Primary school had a very successful day at the School’s Semi Finals team events at the Mere’s Leisure Centre in Grantham on Friday 28 February.
The three Primary school girls, twins Mila and Mindy Gao and Evie Main won all their games and now go forward to the finals at Aldersley Leisure Centre on Sunday 27 April.
Table Tennis Socials
Ormesby Pathway Development Centre
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Another PDC Sunday at Ormesby Table Tennis Club with all players working hard.
Thanks to Joe Clark, Jack Ferguson and Zac Greenhough for assisting.
Some of the Ormesby Pathway Development squad are seen above.
Ormesby Under 17 2 Star
Ormesby 2 Star U17 Open Championship
21st December 2024
The Ormesby 2 Star U17 Open Championship was held at the club on the 21st December with Yorkshire players Tudor Eftinca winning the U17 boys singles and Omar Wasi the Runner Up.
Tudor Eftinca and Omar Wasi – Under 17 Boys Singles
The match between two prize winners was the highlight of the day when Tudor Eftinca recovered from 2 games to 0 down to win at 14-12 in the decider. Eftinca also had a close match with Charlie Burnside winning 11-7 in the 4th, and Omar Wasi was taken to 4 games by both Charl Myburg and Monty Super.
Adam Watson left and David Sherwood
The Under 15 boy’s singles was won by Adam Watson from Durham who was unbeaten. His closest match was with the player who finished in second position, David Sherwood of Yorkshire which he won by 14-12 in the 4th game. Sherwood finished in second position on a count back with Aaron Wong of Yorkshire who finished in third place. In the match that decided the second place, Sherwood won in straight games.
Dorian Cheung left and Mindy Gao
The Under 15 girl’s winner was Dorian Cheung of the NETTS Club in Newcastle who represents Durham, who was the second seed. A deciding match was one against Phoebe O’Brien of Scarborough which Cheung won 11-9 in the deciding game. In second place was Ormesby’s Mindy Gao who also had narrow win against O’Brien who finished third. Gao won by 11-9 in the decider.
Aaron Wong left and Oscar Dixon
In the Under 13 boy’s singles, the winner was Aaron Wong with Oscar Dixon second, both from Yorkshire. Wong won the match between the two award winners in straight games. Dixon was taken very close by Jonti Barnes at 11-8 in the 5th.
Mila Gao left and Phoebe O’Brien
The Under 13 girl’s produced a surprise when Mila Gao won the competition with a victory over Phoebe O’Brien 11-9 in the decider. O’Brien had another close match against Mindy, sister of Mila and this time she won 11-9 in the 5th end.
Alan Ransome OBE – Chairman Ormesby Table Tennis Club who presented the prizes.
Ormesby Parkinson Champions
Ormesby Vetts Rating Tournament
Alan Ransome the Ormesby Club Chairman presented Roman Doryn with his Teessport voucher.
Roman from Leeds won Group One at the Ormesby VETTS Rating Tournament on Sunday 19 September
This was the first VETTS event held at the Ormesby Club and after its success it is hoped that there will be more VETTS events to follow.
ORMESBY VETTS TOURNAMENT RESULTS
GROUP ONE
Winner – Roman Doryn
Runner-up – Andy Wilkinson
GROUP TWO
Winner – Neil Herrington (right)
Runner -up James Bradbury
GROUP THREE
Winner – Anthony Ainley (right)
Runner – Howard McCain
GROUP FOUR
Winner – Gareth Pearson
Runner – up Mark Hodgson