End of 21-22:
A big thank-you to everyone who took part during the 2021-2022 season...we made it through in the end!
It was important that we kept it going this year otherwise we may have lost the league forever.
Looking forward to next season, I will be arranging an AGM where we need to discuss the league structure going forward.
Hopefully we will be able to welcome back some of the teams from pubs that couldn't enter this season.
I will be including captains of teams who didn't enter last season in my invite to the AGM but if anyone or pub or club wish to enter a team for next season starting September feel free to contact me (ideally by email) you will be most welcome.
A big thank-you to everyone who took part during the 2021-2022 season...we made it through in the end!
It was important that we kept it going this year otherwise we may have lost the league forever.
Looking forward to next season, I will be arranging an AGM where we need to discuss the league structure going forward.
Hopefully we will be able to welcome back some of the teams from pubs that couldn't enter this season.
I will be including captains of teams who didn't enter last season in my invite to the AGM but if anyone or pub or club wish to enter a team for next season starting September feel free to contact me (ideally by email) you will be most welcome.
December 2021:
As of 8th December 2021 the Crown Rangers have resigned from the league due to the current Covid 19 situation, all their results thus far are null and void and there will be 2 teams each week with a vacant date for the remainder of the season.
As of 8th December 2021 the Crown Rangers have resigned from the league due to the current Covid 19 situation, all their results thus far are null and void and there will be 2 teams each week with a vacant date for the remainder of the season.
November 2021:
From 17th November 2021 the Ring Of Bells will be playing at the Crown Inn West Harptree and reverting to their previous name 'Crown Rangers'
From 17th November 2021 the Ring Of Bells will be playing at the Crown Inn West Harptree and reverting to their previous name 'Crown Rangers'
21st October 2021:
Hi everyone,
From the responses I've received regarding restarting Table Skittles, I'm pleased to say that we will have 14 teams competing this season.
I toyed with the idea of 2 small divisions of 7 but that would of meant 1 team in both divisions having a vacant week on a regular basis, so have decided to have just the one division.
The season will start on Wednesday 3rd November (Fixture List attached) and in the coming days I will create another list with venues, captains and their details.
By starting on the 3rd November the season will finish on May 4th 2022 which is our normal end of season finish.
Due to the busy league programme we wont be running any cup competitions this season.
There will be no registering of players or signing on fees needed but players can only play for 1 team!
Some teams have stated that they are struggling for numbers so in this case due to this season being different to normal seasons a team may play a player twice if absolutely necessary,
hopefully this wont be a regular problem.
Suggestions made so far are that if a team have to play a player twice they would start from 101 instead of the normal 91 to remove any advantage, I welcome any other suggestions for this situation.
I'm assuming the captains from the 2019/20 season are still willing to stand, if not can you give me your new Captains name and contact phone number.
Apologies for the short restart notice, hopefully this meets with everyone's approval, If there any issues please reply ASAP.
I look forward to seeing everyone again soon
Hi everyone,
From the responses I've received regarding restarting Table Skittles, I'm pleased to say that we will have 14 teams competing this season.
I toyed with the idea of 2 small divisions of 7 but that would of meant 1 team in both divisions having a vacant week on a regular basis, so have decided to have just the one division.
The season will start on Wednesday 3rd November (Fixture List attached) and in the coming days I will create another list with venues, captains and their details.
By starting on the 3rd November the season will finish on May 4th 2022 which is our normal end of season finish.
Due to the busy league programme we wont be running any cup competitions this season.
There will be no registering of players or signing on fees needed but players can only play for 1 team!
Some teams have stated that they are struggling for numbers so in this case due to this season being different to normal seasons a team may play a player twice if absolutely necessary,
hopefully this wont be a regular problem.
Suggestions made so far are that if a team have to play a player twice they would start from 101 instead of the normal 91 to remove any advantage, I welcome any other suggestions for this situation.
I'm assuming the captains from the 2019/20 season are still willing to stand, if not can you give me your new Captains name and contact phone number.
Apologies for the short restart notice, hopefully this meets with everyone's approval, If there any issues please reply ASAP.
I look forward to seeing everyone again soon
16 September 2021 regarding re-starting of the league for 2021-22 season:
18th June 2021 regarding latest proposals for starting skittles again:
1st Sept 2020: regarding plans for restarting Table Skittles post-Covid.
I thought everyone would like to see these lovely Table Skittles tributes to Steve 'Bomber' Harris from his funeral that took place yesterday (20 August 2020). Rest in peace Steve.
16th March 2020:
Due to the escalating situation with the corona virus outbreak and the governments latest announcement I have regretfully decided that as of today (16th March 2020) the remainder of the season is CANCELLED.
Can all captains please inform their landlords/landladies of this decision.
It may be possible to play the outstanding three cup finals, pairs, individuals and ladies finals before the start of next season depending on how this situation develops in the coming months. I will contact all team captains as things develop.
I hope you understand this decision but I feel people's heath should take priority at this time.
Due to the escalating situation with the corona virus outbreak and the governments latest announcement I have regretfully decided that as of today (16th March 2020) the remainder of the season is CANCELLED.
Can all captains please inform their landlords/landladies of this decision.
It may be possible to play the outstanding three cup finals, pairs, individuals and ladies finals before the start of next season depending on how this situation develops in the coming months. I will contact all team captains as things develop.
I hope you understand this decision but I feel people's heath should take priority at this time.
8th January 2020:The Brewers Droops have moved venues and all remaining games this season will be played at the Bell Inn Banwell.
The Division Cup match on 18th December originally scheduled to be played at the Brewers Arms between the Winscombe Old Farts and Airport Tavern A will now be played at Winscombe Cricket Club
A reminder that all entries for the individuals, pairs and ladies cups need to be in by Friday 4th October using the cup entries form sent out at the start of the season or by text or email if easier.
13th January 2017: Skittles on the BBC!
Andy Evans tonight showed the world the glories of our beautiful game live on BBC's The One Show.
Andy was joined by funnymen Lee Mack and Al Murray - and an even funnier 'table skittles board' - on the hit show.
After showing Al Murray how to throw the ball, he watched him get three pins down, while Lee Mack tipped the board up. We'd like to see him try that with some of the league boards that are attached to old iron frames!
Captains across Mendip are bracing themselves for an influx of new members, while Andy plans to roll the league out nationwide next September...
Andy Evans tonight showed the world the glories of our beautiful game live on BBC's The One Show.
Andy was joined by funnymen Lee Mack and Al Murray - and an even funnier 'table skittles board' - on the hit show.
After showing Al Murray how to throw the ball, he watched him get three pins down, while Lee Mack tipped the board up. We'd like to see him try that with some of the league boards that are attached to old iron frames!
Captains across Mendip are bracing themselves for an influx of new members, while Andy plans to roll the league out nationwide next September...
Check out our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mendiptableskittles
Amazing image captured at the Grove Sports vs Lion-Harts cup match at The Crown, Regil.
This is a still image showing the final resting position of the skittles after Dave Banwell's first ball...
This is a still image showing the final resting position of the skittles after Dave Banwell's first ball...
