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Third time lucky for Dumplings….

Well, we were back at the Carlton Hotel in Torquay for another fabulous weekend in early December.  It was a very Christmassy affair with lots of elves, santas and Christmas trees amongst the fantastic fancy dress outfits on the Saturday party night.. Also we were able to witness history in the making.  The Studley Dumplings

Gloucester Skittles Team, take trophy at Torquay Skittles Weekend

There’s a first time for everything … What are they talking about?  Our fabulous weekend at the Carlton Hotel in Torquay in earlier in November.    It’s strictly adults only – leave the kids, grandkids and even  the great grandkids behind. Let’s kick off by saluting our very worthy winners on their very first time away

Rachel: Everest in the Lakes …. GUTS, GUILE…. AND BLISTERS

  Yes I’m a bit driven, but I’ve always been this way.  If I’m doing something, it’s 110% minimum and I love a challenge.  Along with a good game of skittles of course. But this one was – slightly unexpectedly – the most difficult so far.  Climbing the equivalent of half the height of Mount

Welsh Wizards £66,500 fundraising feat for cancer charity

They might not have won the skittles competition at Sand Bay this month but when it comes to fundraising, the Welsh Wizards are top of the leaderboard. To mark their current figure of £66,500 towards Cancer Research UK, the team who hail from Barry in Wales, were presented with a certificate by Serious About Events

Rachel’s November madness for Cancer Research UK

You might not know it but at this time of year, I attempt to get super fit.   Early morning runs, spinning classes, gym sessions, weekends spent yomping across Dartmoor, you name it, I’m a right old Sweaty Betty.   And before you jump to conclusions, this is NOT a pre Christmas fitness campaign so I can

Cardiff skittles team The Rebels scoop winners trophy

What a fantastic feeling it was welcoming back 40 skittle teams at Sand Bay in Weston-super-Mare this October. Before we announce the winners and finalists, we just wanted to say that the skittlers raised a staggering £1,611.92 between them for Cancer Research UK.  This is the highest amount ever raised in any of events.  So

Exeter skittles team win at Torquay skittles competition

Drum Roll please for The Saints who came marching in from Exeter and grabbed the trophy with an impressive 437 points. Saints’ Simon Albinson was the highest male scorer, meanwhile Beth Ricketts from their sister team the Sinners was highest female scorer with 68.  Sinners also claimed fourth place in the competition. Read all about

A is for Alley and Autumn. 

  I always have a shudder when everyone starts talking about A word.  As someone who never wants the summer to end, I hate being reminded that soon it will be Autumn. And we’ll all be back in jumpers, sweeping up leaves and watching the nights draw in. However, the other A word I absolutely

The British Skittles Champions 2019

We now have our 3 British Skittles Champions for 2019. Congratulations to the Men’s Champions, Rattler Boyz from Worcester, the Ladies Champions Dolly Mixers from Totnes, and the Mixed Champions Gladrags, from Gloucester.

Darts

Whether you’re a serious darts player, an occasional pub player or a total novice, find out more on our events page.

Skittles

Absolute beginner or seasoned player? Skittles is seriously fun for everyone. Find out more on our events page.

25 not out

We are proud to have been organising events for over 25 years. Find out more about the secret of our success.

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