900 DOUBLES REPORT FROM OUR MAN ON THE SPOT TERRY TEEMAN.
July 10, 2025
As some of you may know, I work on the 900 and have done for both the doubles and previous 900's. Behind the camera - doing the scoring / time keeping. I have got to watch some of you come and have a go, in many cases been unlucky , but Ive sat there hoping in this doubles to see an Byfleet team do the buisness. Tonight. We had Matt Ford & Ian Rose , Anthony Everest & Billy Lee and of course Woking / Byfleet juniors; Vincent Callender & Stan Sims - all of them great guys and of course, sods law couldnt overlook this opportunity so the first two pairs out of the draw were Matt/Ian v Anthony/Billy. I'm sure Billy & Anthony wont mind me saying that Matt & Ian were favorites for this one , but as we've heard over and over again, anything can happen in the 900. What followed for me, was one of those nights that was simply wonderful to watch. Many of you will know that Billy Lee has recently had a tough fight with Cancer. There were some very worrying times but Billy is one of the most determined guys I know, fighting his way to the 'all clear'. Billy himself has been incredibly supportive to me. We went up to Sheffield together for the World Seniors - a trip I could not have made had it not been for Billy doing all the driving due to my health issues at the time. It was just a great road trip with one of the funniest, kindest guys I know. Anthony has been hugely supportive as well and I know how much Anthony has supported the 900, being there most weeks and how much he wanted to play. Those of you that saw them play tonight saw the field they were up against and saw what is possible when you believe in yourselves. Billy & Anthony, there is no one happier for and prouder of both of you, than me. Watching you both tonight rates up with the both the most happiest and nerve racking evenings of my life. Thank you for the kind words you said at the end in your interview Billy . Worthy winners on the night and in life itself and I'm proud to count you both as friends Also huge congratulations to Vincent Callender and Stan Sims for a great showing on the night who , with a little more luck, could have won that first frame. Both Pete Butler and myself are playing in week 5 , and we certainly don't go in a as favorites either but we're going to take massive inspiration from Billy & Anthony and win or lose, we'll give it our all, just they have done tonight. Whatever happens to us, I am absolutely over the moon for two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet , Well done Billy Lee & Anthony Everest - Byfleet Players - WEEK 3 WINNERS & 900 DOUBLES FINALISTS Some Links: Watch all the week 3 action here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GoyUbB25Gg For those of you that have X (formally Twitter) , I put a post on @Cue Surrey HERE : https://x.com/CueSurrey/status/1943061642704506894?t=_Z1PZEBKvqcfBcuDZQiwuQ&s=19 [Full Story]

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALBANIA
July 8, 2025
Woking's DALTON LAWRENCE quest to become the number one player in the World Disability Billiards and Snooker Category 5 continues with his entry to the European Championships in Albania from October 15th - October 19th. A donation, no matter the size, will directly support Dalton's travel and accommodation costs in addition any business that is prepared to sponsor him will have their company promoted at the event and on Dalton's facebook page. Every contribution will make a difference. If you can help, please PM Dalton on facebook or contact him on 07830 696868. For details of the association check out 'www.wdbs.info'. [Full Story]

CLIVE JONES IS THE 2025 BILLARDS CHAMPION
June 6, 2025
Last night in a superb evening of competition billiards CLIVE JONES stole the show in a compelling semi final against GEORGE REEVES. George made an excellent start with an early break of 71 and led Clive 119-40 in the 200 up match. Clive then made a 25 break before constructing a magnificent unfinished break of 136 to take the match. This was Clive's maiden century break and it was immaculate. To achieve this in a semi final against a superb opponent is something that Clive and everyone watching will remember for a very long time.. The other semi final was epic in other ways. ANDY SMITH getting off to a flyer and soon 71-3 in front. DAN DEVLIN kept plugging away and eventually hit the front with a quarter of the tie to go. ANDY then responded and led again by just over 20. The tension was palpable with both players desperate to get over the line. From being double baulked DAN managed a cannon and went on to pot a few reds but stopped just 2 short of the winning line. Could ANDY conjure up one more challenge. From a difficult position his all or nothing attempt left DAN a routine in off to reach yet another final. 200-191. The final proved to be a front running performance by the man of the evening. CLIVE soon building up a nice lead. DAN knocked in a handy 34 break but CLIVE wasn't to be denied and with breaks of 68, 27 and 35 took a richly deserved title. We are very lucky to have so many wonderful players in both snooker and billiards participating in the Byfleet League. The sportsmanship shown tonight and throughout the season has been first class. The standard of play seems to reach new heights every season. It truly was a fitting finale to the season. Many thanks to Phil Vowels for managing the competitions this season and refereeing tonight and to the West Byfleet Club for hosting this finals night and for their continued support to the league. A nice touch was also was the provision of sandwiches for the players and those present. KJ [Full Story]

LEAGUE'S RECORD BREAKS AND CENTURIONS
November 1, 2024
A summary of the highest breaks in the Byfleet Billiards and Snooker League follow: [Full Story]