Judith Moore wrote: The Jim Kirby Beginners’ Tournament started on a chilly note but became increasingly warm and lovely as the day progressed. As manager Peter Moore commented, the standard from all competitors was particularly high this year. Adrian Byrne was the clear champion by dint of intensively careful play, with 3 out of 3 wins.
Colchester beat Nottingahm 4-3 to meet Cheltenham in the final of the AC Inter-Club.
On a glorious sunny day at home, Nottingham went 2-0 down before Sanaa won the other singles game before lunch. Ian and Debbie won in the afternoon to take us 3-2 ahead, but Rob and Colin won in quick succession to put us out of the event.
Paddy Chapman & Ian Lines lost to Ian Burridge & Rob Fulford -17tp (F)
Debbie Cornelius lost to Colin Hemming -3
Sanaa Hallam bt Steve Woolnough +16
Paddy Chapman lost to Rob Fulford -8tp
Ian Lines bt Ian Burridge +17
Debbie Cornelius bt Steve Woolnough +23
Sanaa Hallam lost to Colin Hemming -16