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Week 8
19/11/2024
Defeats for both the top 2 teams, but Glynde just did enough to retake top spot from the Socialites.
Week 7
12/11/2024
The Socialites retake the top spot after a narrow victory over rivals Glynde Horse.
Week 6
02/11/2024
Glynde Horse leapfrog rivals Socialites to take top spot, after their 4-1 home win against Seven Sisters.
Week 5
22/10/2024
A first defeat of the season for the Socialites, losing 3-2 away at the Plough, but they still hold a one point lead in the table, after the first full round of matches.
Week 4
15/10/2024
Glynde Horse take a small lead in the league table, but it's unlikely to survive their bye next week.
Week 3
09/10/2024
With all results now in, the Socialites have taken a lead in the league table after their 4-1 win against an under-strength Seven Sisters team.
Lewes Inter-league
07/10/2024
The Lewes team suffered a narrow defeat on Sunday, away to Redhill B in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2. The second 4-3 loss in a row in the competition means Lewes are so far pointless.
Week 2
01/10/2024
The Socialites take an early lead, with a narrow victory over rivals Glynde Horse.
Week 1
24/09/2024
Here we go!
The top two teams from last year share the lead again - but there's a long way to go.
New Season 2024/25
The season commences on Monday 23 September, with the same five teams competing.
See below for full fixture list.
League AGM 2024
The Lewes Annual General Meeting was held at the Plough Inn on Monday 29 July 2024.
End of season
12/06/2024
The 2023/24 season is now finished. Congratulations to the winners, and I'm sure we all look forward to the new season. A full breakdown of the results can be found in the Season Report below.
See forum for competition match scores
KO Cup Final
11/06/2024
Glynde Horse were victorious against the Plough in the Knockout Cup Final last night at The Bevy, adding this to the league champions title already won.
The trophy was presented to the team after the match by the League Chairman.
Men's Singles Final
04/06/2024
Colin Southouse won the Men's title, beating Alan Brackenridge in the final, played at an alternative venue after the Plough Inn suffered a power cut.
It was a high-scoring match, with the first two games both going against the break. In the deciding game Alan broke first and posted a 9½k target, which Colin chased down with the help of a second coin.
Ladies' Singles Final
04/06/2024
Jean Brackenridge beat Jan Bithell in the gathering gloom in Plumpton on Monday to win the Ladies' title.
A power cut in the Plumpton area meant that the venue was without lighting for the evening. Both players struggled with a slow table in the dim light and scoring was low. After the first two games were shared, Jean managed to retain a narrow lead in the decider as the sun went down.
Sprackling Cup Final
21/05/2024
Colin Southouse came from behing to win the Sprackling Cup final at Glynde last night, beating Kev Stoner 2-1.
Game 1 started slowly but a 3½k break from Kev proved decisive. In game 2 Colin failed in his opening break and Kev took a 2k lead, but Colin then came back with a 3½k break. Kev had some luck with a fine touch off the back into the 100 but it wasn't enough. Colin got back in and extended his lead to level the match. In the deciding game, Colin broke first with 3k, and Kev responded with 1½k. Colin got straight back in with a further 2½k break and Kev never managed to close the gap.
Mixed Doubles Final
21/05/2024
Jean & Alan Brackenridge won the Mixed Doubles final at Glynde last night, beating Ros Appleby & Chase Newman 2-0.
The first game started slowly. Chase was unlucky to lose a promising 1k+ break, missing a ball which had unhelpfully come to rest behind the 100. Alan and Jean eventually got going, winning the game comfortably. In the second game, Ros and Chase took an early lead but Jean and Alan gradually caught up. Ros was unfortunate in losing a developing break, a ball rolling slowly into a peg, giving Jean the break back. Jean took advantage, though surviving a scare when the cue ball dropped straight down the 30 hole with just the faintest of tickles on the object ball behind.
Doubles Final
14/05/2024
Congratulations to Mick Kirwan & Alan Brackenridge for winning the Open Doubles final at the Bevy last night, beating Ric Bithell & Dave Knight 2-0.
After a slow start Ric was first to settle in game one, but unfortunately lost his 4k break, sinking both balls 4 times! In the second game, Ric and Dave built up a good lead but Alan levelled the scores with a late 4k break just before the bar was due. The game went to the last ball, which was sunk first time in the 100 by Mick.
Week 20
30/04/2024
Champions Glynde Horse finish their season with an emphatic 5-0 victory over second place Socialites. Alan Brackenridge retains Player of the Year, despite his loss (and black peg) in this match. Meanwhile the Plough are victorious against Seven Sisters, thus avoiding the wooden spoon which will go to the Bevy.
Lewes Inter-league
29/04/2024
Wins for both Worthing B and Redhill B on Sunday mean that Lewes, who had a bye, finish a creditable third in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2. Congratulations to winners Worthing B who now earn promotion to Division 1.
Competition Finals
27/04/2024
Dates and venues have now been decided for the finals of all competitions. The individual finals matches will be held between 13 May and 3 June, with the team knockout final on 10 June.
Knockout Cup
23/04/2024
The delayed Knockout Cup semifinal match resulted in a win for the Plough, who will now go on to meet Glynde Horse in the final
Week 19
16/04/2024
Current league champions Glynde Horse celebrate retaining their title with a week to spare, after their 4-1 victory at home to the Bevy.
Week 18
10/04/2024
The Socialites narrow the gap, but Glynde now need just 3 points from their 2 remaining matches to secure the title.
Lewes Inter-league
08/04/2024
A disappointing result for Lewes on Sunday losing 5-2 to Worthing B in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2. Despite the loss, we are still on top of the table, but with a bye in the last round of fixtures, only a freak set of results will preserve our position.
Week 17
26/03/2024
A third league defeat for leaders Glynde Horse away at the Seven Sisters, but they need just 4 points from their 2 remaining matches to secure the title.
Week 16
19/03/2024
Both of the top two teams falter this week; Glynde picking up their first home defeat of the season. At the other end of the table the fight to avoid the wooden spoon intensifies, with good wins for the Bevy and Plough.
Lewes Inter-league
18/03/2024
A 5-2 home win for Lewes against Littlehampton on Sunday sends them to the top of the table in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2.
Knockout Cup
12/03/2024
Glynde Horse are through to the Knockout Cup Final after beating the Socialites last night, but must wait to discover their opponents after a late postponement of the other semifinal.
Week 15
05/03/2024
Glynde extend their lead to 8 points with a 3-2 home win against rivals the Socialites. At the other end of the table, competition is tight for the wooden spoon after Seven Sisters beat the Plough 4-1.
Next week we have a brief respite from the league competition with the Knockout Cup semifinals.
Week 14
27/02/2024
The Socialites narrow the gap with leaders Glynde Horse by 2 points. Next week's head-to-head could be critical!
One-day inter-league
25/02/2024
A creditable third place for the Lewes inter-league team in the 2nd division one-day competition on Sunday, avoiding last place by a ½ point. Congratulations to winners Billingshurst.
Week 13
20/02/2024
With Glynde taking their bye, the Socialites start to close the gap at the top of the table, but time is running out.
Meanwhile, a first loss of the season for Colin allows Alan Brackenridge to take pole position in the Player of the Year competition.
Lewes Inter-league
19/02/2024
An excellent 4-3 away win for Lewes, against Redhill B, puts them in a 3-way tie for first place on points and games won, in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2.
Week 12
06/02/2024
Back to winning ways for Glynde who extend their lead at the top of the table.
Week 11
30/01/2024
Back to the real business of the league, and a poor performance from Glynde Horse allows the Socialites to close the gap just a little.
League Cup week 5
23/01/2024
Congratulations to the Plough who made sure of their victory in the League Cup with a 4th successive match win, in their final fixture against the Bevy. They finish 5 points clear of runners-up the Socialites.
League Cup week 4
16/01/2024
The Plough now need just one point from their remaining fixture - at home to the Bevy - to secure a clear victory in this season's League Cup competition.
League Cup week 3
09/01/2024
A second 6-1 win for the Plough, at home to the Socialites, puts them in a very strong position at the top of the table with a match in hand over their nearest rivals.
League Cup week 2
12/12/2023
The Socialites extend their lead with a 6-1 win against the Bevy, but the Plough put themselves in contention with a 6 pointer in their opening match away at the Seven Sisters.
We now have a 'winter break' in the fixtures until the new year.
League Cup week 1
05/12/2023
The Socialites top the table after the only win (and bonus point) of the first round.
League Cup Competition
This year's League Cup™ competition starts on Dec 4th and, like last year, will comprise singles and doubles games, with individual player handicaps and a scoring cap on first visit to the table. As last year, we will be having six games - four singles and two doubles.
Details are on the forum, including a full list of handicap values.
Good luck!
Knockout Cup
28/11/2023
Congratulations to Glynde Horse who won a close Knockout Cup prelim match against the Seven Sisters on Monday. They now progress into the draw for the first round (aka semifinal) of the competition, to be played on 11 March.
Week 10
21/11/2023
At the end of the first half of the season Glynde Horse have extended their lead to a massive 10 points!
Next week is the Knockout Cup competition - with just one preliminary round match.
Lewes Inter-league
20/11/2023
Lewes lost 3-4 in a closely fought match at home to Worthing B on Sunday, in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2. They now have 2 wins from 4 matches at the half-way stage of the competition.
Week 9
14/11/2023
Another big win for Glynde Horse. Can they be stopped?! The Socialites may have something to say about that next week.
Week 8
07/11/2023
With leaders Glynde Horse taking a rest this week, the Socailites narrow the gap with a good win away at the Plough.
Week 7
31/10/2023
The Plough leap into second place with a 5-0 win against the Bevy. Meanwhile, Seven Sisters are off the bottom after inflicting leaders Glynde's first defeat of the season.
Week 6
24/10/2023
Another win for Glynde. Can anyone challenge them for the title this season?
Lewes Inter-league
23/10/2023
Lewes now have 2 wins from 3 matches in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2, after a good 5-2 victory this week away at Littlehampton.
Knockout Cup
18/10/2023
The draw for the preliminary round, to be held on 27 November, has been made. There is just one match:
Seven Sisters v Glynde Horse @ Haywards Heath Social Club
Week 5
17/10/2023
At the end of the first quarter of the season last year's champions Glynde Horse hold a substantial lead over the rest of the pack, after winning all four of their opening matches.
Week 4
10/10/2023
Another win for Glynde Horse cements their position at the top of the league table.
Week 3
04/10/2023
No change to the table this week. Last season's two title contenders looking strong again.
Week 2
26/09/2023
Low scores all round, but Glynde consolidate their position at the top.
Week 1
19/09/2023
The new season is underway. Last year's champions - Glynde Horse - make a perfect start and top the table; last year's Player of the Year - Alan Brackenridge - leads the player averages; and Dave Knight makes an early bid for high away break with 4740 at the Plough.
New Season 2023/24
The new season for the Lewes league will start on 18 September.
There are five teams again this year - the Bevy returning to the fray, in lieu of the Stags Head.
League AGM 2023
The Lewes Annual General Meeting was held at the Plough Inn on Monday 31 July 2023.
End of season
30/06/2023
The season is finished at last. Congratulations to all the winners, and to the losers better luck next year. A full breakdown of the results can be found in the Season Report below.
See forum for competition match scores
League play-off
27/06/2023
Congratulations to Glynde Horse, who narrowly beat the Socialites in the league play-off to secure their first league title since 2006 (as Black Horse).
Knockout Cup
20/06/2023
The Socialites won a close fought Knockout Cup final at Glynde last night, to add to their victory in the League Cup competition. Next week they will have the chance to make it three out of three when they face Glynde Horse in the league play-off at the Seven Sisters.
Sprackling Cup
26/05/2023
The postponed final of the Sprackling Cup has produced another victory for Alan Brackenridge beating Colin Southouse 2-1.
Singles results
23/05/2023
Congratulations to Jan Smith for winning the ladies' singles, beating Jean Brackenridge 2-1 in the final. Jean won the first leg but Jan took the second leg on the last ball, and then made a well-timed break to win the third and take the title.
Congratulations also to Alan Brackenridge who beat Colin Southouse 2-0 to win the men's singles competition. After winning a close, scrappy first leg, Alan took control in the second to win more comfortably.
Doubles results
18/05/2023
Congratulations to Jean & Alan Brackenridge, and to Colin Southouse & Peter Payne, for winning the mixed doubles and open doubles respectively.
Competition Finals
10/05/2023
There is no finals night again this year. Finals matches will take place spread over different dates and venues. As there was a tie for first place in the league this season, we also have a play-off match to decide the winner.
Week 20
25/04/2023
Final week of the regular season and (almost) everything is decided. A 3-2 win for the Socialites at Glynde Horse means both teams are tied for first place in the table and, league rules say, a playoff is required to decide the winner. Alan Brackenridge is confirmed as Player of the Year, despite losing his last game to Dave Knight.
Meanwhile a win for the Plough at the Stags Head sends the Wooden Spoon heading to Seven Sisters. And the Highest Away Break will go to Chase Newman who snatched it from his opponent Rob Hall with 10880, from a score of 12970.
Week 19
18/04/2023
Wins for both Glynde and the Socialites has set up a head-to-head next week for the title; and if the Socialites win that match 3-2 it will have to go down to a decider on a neutral table!
Meanwhile, at the other end of the table, the Plough need a win at the Stags Head to avoid the wooden spoon.
Lewes Inter-league
17/04/2023
Another win on Sunday for Lewes in a rearranged match at home to Littlehampton in the Sussex County Inter-League Division 2.
Week 18
04/04/2023
Although the Stags Head still have a slim mathematical chance, it now looks very much like the league title will be decided by a head-to-head, on the last week of the season, between Glynde Horse and the Socialites.
Lewes Inter-league
03/04/2023
A good win for the Lewes team at home to Worthing B in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition, although the result was in doubt until the very end.
Week 17
28/03/2023
The Socialites take advantage of a bye for Glynde Horse to retake the lead in the league table with a 3-2 win at the Plough.
Week 16
21/03/2023
The Socialites leapfrog over the Stags Head with a 5-0 victory, but Glynde narrowly hold on to the top spot after their close win at the Seven Sisters.
Lewes Inter-league
13/03/2023
A very good performance from the Lewes team away at West Sussex, in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition, which went all the way to the wire in the final leg. Sadly, our opponents just scraped home with the 4-3 win.
Knockout Cup
07/03/2023
The Socialites keep hopes of the 'treble' alive after their defeat of Glynde Horse in the Knockout Cup semifinal last night. They will go into the final to play Stags Head who beat Seven Sisters.
Next week, everyone has a rest. 
Week 15
28/02/2023
Glynde retain their top place with a 3-2 away win against the Socialites. And at the end of the third quarter, it looks like the title race is between these two and the Stags Head, who had a good win against struggling Plough, putting them in second place. Bob Hall set a new highest away break of 9280 in this match.
Next week is the Knockout Cup semifinals.
Week 14
21/02/2023
A big win for Glynde Horse, at home to the Plough, leaves them at the top of the league table for the first time this season.
Lewes Inter-league
20/02/2023
An excellent result for the Lewes who came second in the Sussex County Inter-League, 2nd division one-day competition on Sunday.
Week 13
14/02/2023
The league table closes up a little with a bye for the Socialites, and wins for the Plough and Glynde Horse.
Week 12
07/02/2023
The Socialites retake top spot with a 3-2 home win against the Plough, with Stags Head failing to win at Seven Sisters.
League week 11
31/01/2023
The first week of the second half of the season has resulted in a tie at the top of the table, as the Socialites secure a 3-2 victory at the Stags Head. Glynde Horse close the gap in third place with a first 5-0 win of the season against Seven Sisters.
Lewes Inter-league
30/01/2023
Disappointing result for Lewes on Sunday, losing 5-2 at home to Redhill B in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition.
League Cup week 5
24/01/2023
In the final week of the League Cup™ competition no team has challenged the target set by the Socialites, so they are this year's winners, with the Plough taking the runner-up spot. One postponed match - Seven Sisters v. Stags Head - remains outstanding but neither side can affect the outcome.
Next week sees the resumption of the regular league competition.
League Cup week 4
17/01/2023
A 3-3 draw for the Socialites in their final match puts them in an almost unassailable position in the League Cup competition.
Knockout Cup
11/01/2023
The draw for the semifinal of the Knockout Cup, to be played on 6 March, has now been made:
Stags Head v Seven Sisters @ Plough
Glynde Horse v Socialites @ Stags Head
League Cup week 3
10/01/2023
Another victory for the Socialites, away to the Stags Head, puts them in a very strong place at the top of the table with one more match to play.
Lewes Inter-league
09/01/2023
Lewes recorded their second win of the season in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition, with a convincing 5-2 home win against Mid Sussex.
Even later result
04/01/2023
The final remaining postponed league fixture has now been played, resulting in another 4-1 win for the Stags Head putting them on top of the table at the half way point.
Late result
20/12/2022
The postponed game from 17 October - Plough v Stags Head - has now been played resulting in a 4-1 win for the Stags; putting them in reach of the Socialites at the top of the table, as well as sending Kev Stoner to the top of the player averages.
The return fixture from 21 November was also postponed, and is rescheduled for 3 January.
League Cup week 2
13/12/2022
In a weather-affected week the Socialites cemented their position in the competition with a second 5 point victory.
League Cup week 1
06/12/2022
Narrow wins by Glynde Horse and the Socialites mean they share top spot with 5 points each.
League Cup Competition
This year's League Cup™ competition starts on Dec 5th and, like last year, will comprise singles and doubles games, with individual player handicaps and a scoring cap on first visit to the table. This time though, we will be having six games - four singles and two doubles.
Details are on the forum, including a full list of handicap values.
Good luck!
Knockout Cup
29/11/2022
Congratulations to Glynde Horse who won a close Knockout Cup prelim match against the Plough on Monday. They now progress into the draw for the first round (aka semifinal) of the competition, to be played on 6 March.
Week 10
22/11/2022
At the halfway point of the season the Socialites maintain their lead despite a 4-1 defeat at Glynde. But with 2 matches postponed, the league is still wide open with every team still in contention.
Next week is the preliminary round of the Knockout Cup, followed on 5 December by the start of the League Cup™ competition - details to follow.
Lewes Inter-league
21/11/2022
First win of the season for Lewes in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition, with a well-earned 4-3 away win against Worthing B.
Week 9
15/11/2022
Another strong performance from the Socialites puts them firmly back in control at the top of the table.
Week 8
08/11/2022
The Seven Sisters take advantage of the Socialites' bye and defeat at Glynde for the Stags Head, to go top with a 3-2 win at home to the Plough.
Week 7
01/11/2022
The Socialites are back on top of the league despite losing at the Plough, thanks to the Stags Head crushing 5-0 defeat of Seven Sisters.
The latter game also produced a statistical first for the Lewes league with all five Stags Head players scoring 10000.
Week 6
25/10/2022
The Socialites continue their good run with a home win against Stags Head, but Seven Sisters take top spot after a 4-1 defeat of struggling Glynde.
Lewes Inter-league
24/10/2022
A frustrating evening as Lewes suffer another narrow 4-3 defeat at home to West Sussex in the Sussex County Inter-League competition.
Week 5
18/10/2022
A convincing 5-0 win for the Socialites, against Glynde, puts them on top of the table at the end of the first quarter, although the Stags Head are within reach with a match in hand after the postponement of their fixture at the Plough.
Week 4
11/10/2022
A first match win for Glynde. League table is still close.
Lewes Inter-league
10/10/2022
Lewes started this year's campaign in the Sussex County Inter-League competition (Division 2) with a narrow 4-3 defeat away against Redhill B.
Week 3
04/10/2022
The league is still wide open after 3 weeks, with all 6 results finishing 3-2, and all teams losing at least one match. All to play for!
Week 2
27/09/2022
Not much in it after the first two rounds but Seven Sisters just hold top spot after another narrow win.
Week 1
20/09/2022
So, a new season starts.
Two close results, a bye for the Plough, and a first outing for the new 3/4 player rule.
Welcome back!
3/4 Player Rule
16/09/2022
A new '3/4 Player Rule' was agreed at the last AGM and comes into effect this season. It allows for teams to complete a fixture when short of players, with up to two players playing a second game.
The rule - rule 35v - can be found in the latest version of the Lewes League Rules.
A simple(?) guide to the new rule in practice can be found on the BB forum.
Change of venue
06/09/2022
Due to force majeure, the Martello has now become the Seven Sisters, and will be playing from the Seven Sisters pub, Eastbourne.
The fixtures are otherwise unchanged.
New season 2022/23
26/08/2022
The new season for the Lewes league will start on 19 September.
There will be five teams again this year. Unfortunately we have lost the New Oak, but we have gained a new team at the Martello Inn in Eastbourne.
Finals report
06/08/2022
An end of season 'Finals Night(s)' report, including results of all competitions, is now available. All results for the 2021/22 season can also now be found in the 'History' section.
League AGM
02/08/2022
The Lewes League AGM (& Presentation Night) 2022 was held on Monday 1 August 2022 at 8.00pm.
Singles competition results
07/06/2022
Congratulations to all the winners at the Stags Head last night: Derek Taylor in the Sprackling Cup; Jean Brackenridge in the ladies' singles; and Colin Southouse in the men's singles.
Next item for the diary is the Presentation Night & AGM at the Plough on 1st August starting 8:00. Please try to be there.
Knockout Cup
31/05/2022
Congratulations to New Oak on winning the Knockout Cup competition, beating Stags Head 3-2 in the final. This completes a treble of team wins for the Oak after previously securing the League and League Cup titles, the first team to achieve this since the Laughing Fish in 2013.
Competition results
24/05/2022
Congratulations to Jean and Alan Brackenridge for winning both the doubles and mixed doubles competitions.
Next week is the team knockout final.
Week 20
17/05/2022
With New Oak already safe as champions, the rest competed for minor placings, with Stags Head securing runners-up spot and Socialites picking up the wooden spoon.
Also confirmed was Jim Millward's highest away break, 10060 scored at the New Oak.
Week 19
10/05/2022
Congratulations to New Oak who confirmed their league championship with a convincing 5-0 win at Glynde in their last match, taking them out of reach of challengers Glynde Horse and Stags Head who meet in the final round of matches next week.
Also uncatchable is Alan Brackenridge who wins Player of the Year with 13 wins from 15 matches.
Competition Finals
09/05/2022
There is no finals night this year. Instead it has been decided that the finals matches will take place spread over different dates and venues. Please see link below for details.
The presentation night is on Monday 1st August at 8.00pm at the Plough in conjunction with the AGM.
Week 18
26/04/2022
New Oak extend their lead with a 5-0 win over the Socialites, but with their one remaining fixture a tricky away trip to Glynde, it could all go to the last round.
Lewes Inter-league
25/04/2022
A good win for Lewes in the final round of matches in Division 2 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition, beating Littlehampton 5-2 and securing 4th place after a poor start to the season. Congratulations to Littlehampton who did just enough, with 2 leg wins, to take top spot in the division.
Week 17
12/04/2022
Glynde lose ground at the top with defeat at the Socialites. New Oak have a 4 pt advantage over Stags Head who have a match in hand.
Week 16
05/04/2022
It's tight at the top with three teams still in contention, but New Oak hold on to top spot despite losing at home this week to Stags Head.
Knockout Cup
29/03/2022
After last night's semifinals we now know the final will be contested by New Oak and Stags Head.
Next week the league competition resumes with the final round of matches.
Week 15
22/03/2022
Glynde drop out of the top two places for the first time this season after their 4-1 defeat by Stags Head. New Oak remain top at the completion of ¾ of the fixtures. Dave Ingram takes over the lead in the Player of the Year competition with 9 wins out of 9.
Next week sees the Knockout Cup semifinals.
Week 14
15/03/2022
Stags Head close the gap with another 4-1 win, so next week's clash with second place Glynde could be important. But whatever the result, New Oak are certain to retain top spot at the ¾ mark, after taking their bye.
Week 13
08/03/2022
A late challenge for the title from Stags Head with a convincing 4-1 away win against the Socialites, but New Oak match their result and are looking difficult to displace. Colin also takes the lead in the player stats table while setting a new away break target.
Week 12
01/03/2022
No change at the top of the table as, for the second week running, the two teams sharing top spot have matching results - this time both with 3-2 home wins. This must change next week as Glynde Horse take their bye.
League week 11
22/02/2022
Back to the main event, and wins for both New Oak and Glynde Horse mean they maintain their shared lead at the top of the table.
League Cup week 5
15/02/2022
Congratulations to New Oak who are this year's League Cup champions after their home win against the Plough in the final round of matches.
The regular league schedule resumes next week.
League Cup week 4
08/02/2022
A big win for Stags Head puts them on top of the table, but with their fixtures being completed it won't be enough for the title. The winners of New Oak v Plough next week will surpass their total, and the Socialites could yet overtake everyone.
League Cup week 3
25/01/2022
Socialites and Stags Head both advance their cause and Glynde Horse finally get some points on the table, but New Oak still claim a share of the top spot with a match in hand.
After a short rest, play will resume on 7 February.
League Cup week 2
18/01/2022
A good win for the Socialites coming from behind at the Stags Head puts them in second place, but New Oak top the table after their 6-0 thrashing of Glynde Horse.
League Cup week 1
11/01/2022
Narrow wins by Plough and New Oak mean they share top spot with 4 points each.
League Cup Competition
This year's League Cup competition starts on Jan 10th, and will comprise singles and doubles games as previously. However, there are some new innovations, including individual player handicaps and a scoring cap on first visit to the table. Full details are on the forum, including a full list of handicap values.
Good Luck!
Knockout Cup
15/12/2021
Congratulations to the Stags Head who won their Knockout Cup prelim match against the Plough on Monday.
The draw has now been made for the first round (aka semifinal) of the competition, to be played on 28 March:
Glynde Horse v New Oak @ Stags Head
Stags Head v Socialites @ Plough Inn
Please can the respective captains of the venues concerned ensure that said venues are aware.
Week 10
07/12/2021
So, we've successfully reached the halfway stage in the league programme, in this first season of the (post?) COVID era. A good home win for Stags Head puts them just 3 points off the lead, and also means Glynde Horse have to share the top spot with New Oak.
Just one Knockout Cup prelim match now before the Xmas break, and the New Year will commence with the League Cup competition - details to be announced.
Week 9
30/11/2021
A good home win for Glynde Horse over New Oak puts them within touching distance of their rivals, and with the Oak having finished all their fixtures for the current year(!) the Horse need just 2 points from their trip to Portslade next week to lead the table over the Christmas/New Year break.
Week 8
23/11/2021
Glynde relinquish their brief share of the glory as they take their bye. New Oak clear at the top again after a 4-1 home win.
Week 7
16/11/2021
Glynde Horse win 5-0 away at the Socialites, giving them a share of top spot in the league table with New Oak.
Week 6
09/11/2021
No change at the top this week as both the Oak and the Horse scored 3-2 home wins.
Week 5
26/10/2021
With the completion of the first quarter of the league season, New Oak hold on the their lead in the table, closely followed by Glynde Horse and stags Head. Next week everyone has a rest.
Week 4
19/10/2021
New Oak's convincing win over Glynde keeps them on top of the table ahead of their bye next week.
Week 3
12/10/2021
The Plough finally got their season going with a first win, at home to Stags Head, despite being 2 players short. And with Glynde Horse taking their bye, New Oak's win is enough to put hem ahead in the league table.
Week 2
05/10/2021
Two convincing home wins this week, leaving Glynde on top of the table at this early stage.
Week 1
28/09/2021
So after 18 months wait we're finally back to competitive bar billiards. Let's all hope we have a successful year, and manage to complete it without interruption.
Welcome back!
New Season 2021/22
The season commences on Monday 27th September, with five teams competing.
See below for full league fixture list.
Lewes league AGM 2021
The Lewes League AGM 2021 was held on Monday 26 July 2021 at 8.00pm.
See bb forum for more information
2020 AGM
The Lewes League AGM 2020 was held on Monday 11 January 2021 at 8.00pm via Zoom.
League suspended
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Lewes League has been suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
All league members are urged to keep themselves safe and follow the advice of health professionals.
Latest News
Week 14
18/03/2020
Stags Head retain top spot in what could be the last week of fixtures in the Lewes league this season, although second place Glynde Horse are only 2 points behind with a game in hand.
All remaining league matches have now been postponed indefinitely.
Week 13
03/03/2020
Stags Head take advantage of a postponement for their nearest rivals to extend their lead.
Week 12
25/02/2020
Stags Head did just enough to stay on top of the table, but the challengers are closing the gap.
Competition semi finals
25/02/2020
The draws for the semi finals of individual competitions have been made, and are available on the Lewes forum.
The Knockout Cup semi finals, to be played on 30 March will be:
Glynde Horse v Stags Head @ New Oak
Socialites v Plough @ Blacksmiths Arms
Week 11
18/02/2020
The season's second half begins with victory for Stags Head in their table top clash with Glynde Horse, putting them one point clear in the competition.
League Cup week 5
11/02/2020
Remarkably, all matches were drawn this week (a first in the Lewes league?) leaving the table unchanged, and Blacksmiths holding onto top spot after the final week of the competition. However, Stags Head need just 2 points from their postponed match against the Plough to secure the title.
Next week we're back to the bread and butter League competition.
League Cup week 4
05/02/2020
The top two teams Blacksmiths and Stags Head go head to head next week, in what could be the decider in the League Cup competition; but will the Stags have played their postponed game by then?
Lewes Inter-league
03/02/2020
Lewes consolidate their lead in Division 3 of the Sussex County Inter-League competition with another 6-1 victory, at home to Brighton C.
League Cup week 3
28/01/2020
Blacksmiths take a narrow lead after a 4-2 win, but they are closely chased by New Oak and Stags Head who have a game in hand.
Captains' Cup
21/01/2020
Congratulations to Colin Southouse who won this year's Captains' Cup at Glynde Social Club on Monday, beating Ric Bithell in the Final.
Lewes Inter-league
20/01/2020
An excellent 6-1 win for Lewes on Sunday at the Plough, against 2nd division Redhill B.
League Cup week 2
14/01/2020
New Oak go 2 points clear, but Stags Head have a game in hand after their match is postponed.
Next week is Captains' Cup, so please come and support your captain at Glynde Social Club.
League Cup week 1
07/01/2020
5-1 away wins for both New Oak and Stags Head means they share top spot after week 1 of the League Cup competition.
Lewes Inter-league
06/01/2020
Lewes lost a very close match against a good 2nd division side at Horsham on Sunday. The contest went to the wire in the last game, which could have ended differently but for the clock stopping 1½ min earlier than expected.
League Cup
28/12/2019
The New Year sees a rest from the regular league, as the next few weeks are devoted to the League Cup competition. This year the format will consist of four singles and two doubles games. Note that because of the extra game, play should start by 8:15.
The full rules of the competition can be found on the Lewes forum. Good luck everyone!
Competitions
19/12/2019
The draws for the quarter (or semi) final rounds of individual competitions have been made. Details can be found on the Lewes Bar Billiards Message Board.
Lewes Inter-league
16/12/2019
A good win for Lewes at the Plough on Sunday, against 2nd division opposition Worthing B.
Week 10
10/12/2019
At the halfway stage, Stags Head have retaken the lead with a 4-1 win against the Socialites.
When hostilities resume in the new year, it will be the League Cup competition with a mix of singles and doubles, precise format to be confirmed.
Lewes Inter-league
09/12/2019
Lewes narrowly failed to overcome Hastings in their rearranged inter-league match on Sunday.
Week 9
03/12/2019
Stags Head extend their advantage over New Oak with victory in their high scoring head to head, Ian Lelliott setting a new high away break of 12060. But Glynde Horse leapfrog both with a 5-0 home win.
Lewes Inter-league
02/12/2019
First win of the season for Lewes in their rearranged match against Brighton C at the Montreal on Sunday.
Competitions
28/11/2019
A reminder that the Men's Singles, Open Doubles and Sprackling Cup matches should be played by Monday 16th December 2019. Details can be found on the Lewes Bar Billiards Message Board.
Week 8
26/11/2019
Stags Head regain the top spot with a 4-1 win at the Plough, after Glynde come unstuck against the Oak. Meanwhile the Socialites take their first win of the seaon at home to the Blacksmiths.
Week 7
19/11/2019
The top of the league table couldn't be much tighter as New Oak reverse their fortunes of last week beating the Socialites 5-0. But Glynde Horse just pip the top spot with a 4-1 home win against the Plough.
Lewes Inter-league
18/11/2019
Lewes were unable to overcome Division 2 opponents Littlehampton on Sunday in their second fixture of the inter-league season.
Week 6
12/11/2019
A big shake-up in the table as the top two teams suffer away defeats. Stags Head retain top place, but Blacksmiths and Glynde Horse are only one point behind, while the Oak drop into the bottom half of the table.
Knock-out Cup quarterfinal
29/10/2019
Wins for Glynde Horse and Stags Head send them through to the semifinal in March, along with Plough and Socialites.
Next Monday is "badge night" in the Lewes bonfire calendar, so the league schedule resumes on 11 November.
Lewes Inter-league
28/10/2019
Lewes belatedly start their inter-league season with a narrow home defeat against Mid Sussex.
Week 5
22/10/2019
Wins for the top two teams, but Glynde Horse have their challenge dented with a 4-1 defeat at the Blacksmiths.
Glynde have a chance for revenge in the Knockout Cup next week at Haywards heath, while New Oak and Stags Head go head-to-head at the Blacksmiths.
Week 4
15/10/2019
The Plough are off the bottom with a 4-1 home win against Blacksmiths. But Stags Head hold on to the lead with a 3-2 defeat of New Oak. Nigel set a high standard for the highest away break in that game of 11180.
Week 3
08/10/2019
Stags Head take the lead in the table, after a 5-0 home win against the Plough.
Meanwhile Glynde Horse have another fixture rearranged due to ongoing work at the Social club.
Week 2
01/10/2019
New Oak take the lead in the league table after a 4-1 away win against the Socialites. Old rivals Glynde Horse and newcomers Stags Head are both just one point behind.
Week 1
24/09/2019
And they're off!!
3-2 wins all round means no clear leader and all to play for in the new season.
New season 2019/20
The season will commence on Monday 23rd September, with Finals Night on Monday 1st June.
There are six teams as last year, but with a few changes. The Bevy has unfortunately dropped out, but is replaced by a new team, the Stags Head in Portslade. The Cock n Balls are now the Socialites, playing from Haywards Heath Social Club. And the County Oak are now the New Oak, reflecting the pub's change of name.
Formats are the same as last year, including a 5 week 'league cup' competition.
The first fixtures on 23 September will be:
New Oak v Blacksmiths
Plough v Socialites
Stags Head v Glynde Horse
Website changes
The league website has been redeveloped to introduce some improvements to make it easier to use, and especially to make it more 'mobile-friendly'. There are a few outstanding issues to be sorted, mostly to do with formats and printing, but please let the webmaster know of any problems you encounter.
League AGM 2019
The Lewes AGM was held on Monday 24th June at Glynde Social Club.
Latest News
Finals Night 2019
04/06/2019
Congratulations to all the winners from last night's finals - see results in link below. Many thanks to the organisers, and to all those who attended.
And for a complete summary of the season...
League week 20
21/05/2019
With the top of the table already settled, Cock n Balls secured their wooden spoon with a 2-3 defeat at home to the champions.
Rob Hall was also confirmed as highest away break player (16820 at the Bevy), narrowly beating brother Kev (16200).
League week 19
14/05/2019
Congratulations to County Oak, who confirmed their title this week with a 4-1 home win against Bevendean. Alan Brackenridge also secured the Player of the Year title with a 16th win from 19.
League week 18
30/04/2019
A 4-1 win for County Oak at the Blacksmiths puts them 7 points clear with 2 to go, giving them the chance to secure the title in their next match, at home to Bevendean. The defeat for Blacksmiths also guarantees Glynde Horse at least runner-up spot.
Lewes Inter-league
29/04/2019
Having already secured the Division 3 title, Lewes finished the season in the Sussex County Inter-league competition on Sunday with a 4-3 away victory against West Sussex B.
Team knockout semi-final
02/04/2019
Blacksmiths beat the Plough 4-1 and the Bevy beat the Cock 3-2.
League week 14
19/03/2019
A below par performance from Glynde Horse ends their long reign at the top of the league table. County Oak are now looking favourites for the title, leading by just one point but with a game in hand over their nearest rivals.
League week 13½
12/03/2019
County Oak wIn the rearranged fixture against Glynde Horse 4-1, putting them in a strong position only one point behind the leaders with a match in hand.
League week 13
05/03/2019
Both the top two teams had 5-0 victories this week, leaving Glynde Horse with a 4 point lead but County Oak still have a game in hand. So next week's clash between the two (rescheduled at the request of Sky Television) could be crucial in determining the league title.
League week 12
27/02/2019
With County Oak not playing this week, Glynde Horse extend their lead with a 3-2 win at the Blacksmiths. And that match also saw a change in the Player of the Year competition, as a big win by Mike Daw over Dave Knight mean that those two swap places at the top.
League week 11
19/02/2019
Glynde Horse suffer their first league defeat of the season, to rivals County Oak, as the main event resumes this week, but Glynde still cling on to first place by a single point.
One-day inter-league
18/02/2019
A disappointing result for the Lewes inter-league team who narrowly came last in the 2nd division one-day competition on Sunday.
League Cup week 5
12/02/2019
A fifth 4-1 result for leaders Glynde Horse in the final week of the League Cup , but unfortunately for them this time it was defeat, to their nearest rivals.
So congratulations to County Oak who did just enough to win the competition on
alphabetical order head-to-head.
League Cup week 4
05/02/2019
4-1 wins for Glynde Horse and County Oak mean that these two will settle the competition in the final fixture next week at Glynde. Two points will be enough for the Horse to take the title.
League Cup week 3
29/01/2019
A third 4-1 win for Glynde Horse puts them 3 points clear at the top with only 2 matches left.
Captains' Cup
22/01/2019
Congratulations to Ric Bithell who won this year's Captains' Cup at Glynde Social Club on Monday, beating Jean Brackenridge in the Final.
Lewes Inter-league
20/01/2019
Lewes continue their good form in the Sussex County Inter-league on Sunday with a 5-2 home victory over West Sussex B.
League Cup week 2
15/01/2019
Glynde Horse continue their form in the competition with another 4-1 win, while the Plough claim second spot with victory over County Oak.
League Cup week 1
08/01/2019
After the first round of matches in the new League Cup competition the table has a familiar feel, with County Oak and Glynde Horse holding the top two spots after both returned a 4-1 win.
Lewes Inter-league
07/01/2019
A narrow 4-3 victory for Lewes against Mid Sussex B in the Sussex County Inter-league on Sunday, the key game being decided by a black peg on the last ball!
League Cup
31/12/2018
The New Year sees a rest from the cut and thrust of the regular league, as the next few weeks will be devoted to the League Cup competition. This year the format will consist of three singles and two doubles games. The rules of the competition can be found on the Lewes forum. Good luck everyone!
Competition draws
14/12/2018
The draws for the next round of individual competitions have been made, and are available on the forum.
Knockout & Captains' Cups
13/12/2018
The Knockout Cup Semi Finals (1 April) will comprise:
Blacksmiths v Plough @ County Oak
Cock n Balls v Bevendean @ Plough Inn
The venue for the Captains' Cup (21 January) has been confirmed as Glynde Club.
Week 10
11/12/2018
With the first half of the season complete, bar one postponed match scheduled for next week, Glynde Horse have maintained their unbeaten record to establish a clear lead at the top.
And defeats this week for Rob and Alan mean that Dave Knight is top of the averages at the halfway point.
After the Xmas break, it will be the League Cup competition - details to follow.
Week 9
04/12/2018
Glynde Horse go clear at the top after a 5-0 home win against the Plough.
Week 8
27/11/2018
The top two teams both won 3-2 this week, so still unbeaten Glynde hold on to their tenuous lead.
Week 7
20/11/2018
The top two teams both won 3-2 this week, so still unbeaten Glynde hold on to their tenuous lead.
Week 6
13/11/2018
All change at the top again, as Glynde retake the lead with a 3-2 win away at County Oak. And that match saw changes in the player averages with Ric and Alan both losing their unbeaten record, and Rob taking over the lead with an impressive 11½K average.
Knockout Cup
30/10/2018
Wins for Blacksmiths and Plough mean they will join Cock and Bevy in the semifinals.
Fixtures for the League Cup competition, starting in January, are now available. Matches will comprise 3 singles and 2 doubles - details to follow.
Lewes Inter-league
29/10/2018
A second win for Lewes in the Sussex Inter-League, at home to Mid Sussex A on Sunday, puts them top of Division 3 at this early stage.
Week 5
23/10/2018
A 5-0 win for County Oak is enough to send them to the top of the table, with Glynde dropping a point at home to the Bevies.
Blacksmiths v Plough has been postponed due to force majeure - provisionally rescheduled for 17 Dec.
Knockout Cup
17/10/2018
The draw for the Knockout Cup was made last night. First round fixtures, to be played on 29 October, are:
Plough v County Oak at The Bevy
Glynde Horse v Blacksmiths at The Cock
Cock & Bevy have a Bye.
Week 4
16/10/2018
4-1 away wins for both the top two teams leaves Glynde Horse with a slender lead in the table. Rob Hall makes a strong claim to the high break prize with 16820 at the Bevy.
Week 3
09/10/2018
Glynde sneak into the lead this week as the only team unbeaten in matches.
Week 2
02/10/2018
Another 5-0 result for the Plough, but this time they're on the wrong end, as champions County Oak reclaim their number one position.
Lewes Inter-league
01/10/2018
Lewes got off to a winning start in Sussex Inter-League Division 3 with victory away at Hastings on Sunday.
Week 1
25/09/2018
They're off!!
And a 5-0 win by the Plough puts them on top of the league.
New Season 2018/19
Due to the withdrawal of the Seven Sisters team, the new season will now start on Monday 24th September.
There will now be an additional 'league cup' competition, format to be determined, starting in January.
Registration 2018/19
There will be no registration night this year but please can all forms be completed and returned by Monday 13th August.
League AGM
The Lewes AGM will be held at The Cock Inn on Tuesday 14th Aug at 8pm. Please can all teams try to send at least one representative.
Finals Night
Congratulations to all the winners from last night's finals - see results in link below.
Many thanks to the organisers, and to all those who attended. Please remember also to support the league AGM this year.
And for a complete summary of the season...
Week 28
22/05/2018
The championship was already decided before the last day, but all three games were significant. Glynde confirmed their runner-up spot with victory at the Plough. Bevenden avoided the wooden spoon with a 4-1 home win against the Cock. And a 5-0 win for champions County Oak means that Jean Brackenridge is player of the year, narrowly beating Alan on average score.
Week 27
15/05/2018
One week to go, and two big matches to be played next week. The Plough and Glynde will play off for runners-up spot, with the Horse needing just one point to maintain their position. And at the other end of the table, Bevendean and the Cock will contest the wooden spoon.
Week 26
01/05/2018
With the top spot settled, attention turns to the minor placings, and Glynde could clinch second place when they host the Blacksmiths in the next round. Meanwhile, the Cock's visit to Bevendean on the last week of the season could turn out to be a 'slow bicycle race' for the wooden spoon!
Lewes Inter League
Lewes victory
30/04/2018
A win for Lewes on Sunday, in the last match of the season, means they finish in a respectable 3rd place in Division 3. Despite the result, opponents Brighton C did enough to secure the division title.
Week 25
24/04/2018
Congratulations to County Oak who confirmed their victory in the championship with a 3-2 win at the Plough. In the same match, Kev Hall also extended his lead in the Away Break competition.
Week 24
17/04/2018
A good win for Glynde Horse, away at Seven sisters, keeps them with a mathematical chance of beating County Oak for the championship, but in the real world, second place is surely their target.
Week 23
10/04/2018
The Blacksmiths take advantage of Glynde's bye week to take second place, but leaders County Oak are surely unassailable and could clinch the title next week.
Darrell Skinner
02/04/2018
We are very sad to have to report that Darrell Skinner died at the weekend, after a period of illness. As well as playing in our league for the Cock, Darrell has been a popular player over many years, in the Mid-Sussex and Horsham leagues.
Week 22
27/03/2018
Back to winning ways for leaders County Oak; and a bad day for Glynde means the battle is on for second place. At the other end of the table, a second successive win for the Cock leaves Bevendean looking favourites for the wooden spoon.
Week 21
20/03/2018
Losses for the top two teams, and a bye for third place Blacksmiths, has allowed the chasing teams, Seven Sisters and Plough, to close the gap a little; but overall, at the season's ¾ mark, the table looks pretty much unchanged.
Week 20
13/03/2018
With the leaders taking their bye, the chasing teams try to close the gap, but County Oak are still looking unassailable.
KO Cup Semi-final
06/03/2018
Glynde Horse and Seven Sisters were victorious last night, and will contest the Knockout Cup at Finals Night on 4th June.
Week 19
27/02/2018
A rare defeat for leaders County Oak, but they still have a comfortable buffer over their rivals.
Next up is the semifinals of the Knockout Cup.
Competition semifinals
25/02/2018
The draws have been made for the individual semifinals - matches to be played by Monday 23rd April.
Week 18
20/02/2018
Leaders County Oak back to winning form, but an excellent 10k from Ros (7570 break) thwarted another 5-0 home win.
Lewes Inter-league
19/02/2018
Lewes finished a creditable 4th in the Sussex County One-Day Inter League competition, in Burgess Hill on Sunday.
Week 17
13/02/2018
A rare defeat for leaders County Oak this week, but Kevin takes the lead in the away break competition with 9220.
Week 16
07/02/2018
With Glynde Horse resting, the other top half teams all won their matches; and Colin extended his lead in the away break competition.
Week 15
30/01/2018
Another faultless performance from County Oak emphasises their control on the league, and sends Bevendean to the bottom of the table.
Captains' Cup
23/01/2018
Congratulations to Jean, who won the Captains' Cup last night, beating Ric in the final.
Week 14
16/01/2018
County Oak emphasised their dominance with a resounding win over Seven Sisters, leaving them clear top of the table at the half way point.
Next week it's the Captains' Cup.
Week 13
09/01/2018
With county Oak having a rest week, Glynde Horse take the opportunity of closing the gap on the leaders with a good win against the Blacksmiths. And Seven Sisters cement their third place position with a 5-0 home win.
Week 12
19/12/2017
Big home wins was the theme this week. And Manchester City County Oak confirmed their grip on the title chase, going into the Xmas break, with a 4-1 win over nearest rivals Glynde Horse.
Week 11
12/12/2017
Glynde Horse gain a bit more ground on the leaders with a 4-1 win over Bevendean, and are now just 3½ points behind County Oak, with a game in hand.
Week 10
05/12/2017
Big win for the Plough propels them up the table, and Glynde Horse close the gap further with County Oak.
Week 9
28/11/2017
County Oak cement their lead with a 5-0 win at home to the Cock, while Glynde Horse hold on to second place despite taking their 'rest week'.
Week 8
21/11/2017
A 4-1 win for County Oak at the Bevy was just enough to retake the championship lead from Glynde Horse; and they are likely to keep top spot for a while as their rivals have a rest day next week.
KO Cup quarter final
14/11/2017
Wins for Glynde Horse, Plough and Seven Sisters mean that they go through, along with Cock n Balls who had the bye, into the semi final.
Week 7
07/11/2017
A good week for Glynde Horse as their home win over the Plough, including a crucial last ball tied game, was enough to top the league table at the end of the season's first quarter.
Week 6
31/10/2017
A rest day for County Oak and a 5-0 win for the Plough has narrowed the gaps in the league table, with just the Bevy and Cock adrift at the bottom.
Week 5
24/10/2017
No big results this week, but County Oak did enough to stay in pole position.
Knockout Cup
Qtr-final draw
19/10/2017
The draw for the quarter-final of the Knockout Cup has been made. Games are to be played on Monday 13th November.
Week 4
18/10/2017
A big win for the Horse this week puts them second behind County Oak, with a game in hand. It's still early days, but could next week's clash at Glynde be a championship 6-pointer?!
Week 3
10/10/2017
3-2 wins for both the top two teams maintains the status quo at the top of the table at this early stage.
Week 2
07/10/2017
Six games played, and the Four Player Rule invoked 4 times. Is this a sign of the times?
Four Player Rule
The following rule change has been adopted for this season (Rule 35v):
"If any team commences with one or more players short, and cannot provide a replacement(s) by the time the fourth game has started, a four player rule will be put in place as follows, one of the four players present will be drawn at random and will not receive the break unless both teams have four players in which case the away team player will receive the break, leg points will be awarded as normal but the score of the 4 player rule member will not count towards player stats. Each captain must record which game is part of a 4 player rule so that the results secretary is able to record the correct information. The 4 player rule can only be used once per match, if additional players are unavailable then a walkover will be called and recorded on the scorecard as normal."
New season 2017/18
The new season will start on Monday 25th September. The format will be the same as last year, 2x home and away based on 7 teams.
Season 2017-18 Registration
The 2017-18 Lewes league registration night is to be held on Monday 4th September at 20:00 taking place at the Plough, Plumpton.
The registration fee for the season remains unchanged at £35.00 per team, cheques to be made payable to Lewes and District Bar Billiards League. Registration forms, if not already received, are available from Colin Southouse, Chase Newman or Liz Lancaster.
Teams for the season must be registered by Monday 4th September and all details submitted by this date.
Following on from registration a committee meeting will be held, to which all are invited.
Lewes AGM
The league AGM was held on Monday 10th July at the Glynde Club at 8:00PM.
Finals Night
Congratulations to all the winners from last night's finals - see results in link below.
Many thanks to the organisers, and to all those who attended. Please remember also to support the league AGM this year.
And for a complete summary of the season...
Monday 5 June
Finals Night is being held at the Hassocks Hotel on Monday 5 June, with the first match (Sprackling Cup) starting at 19:00.
There will be a raffle and, as in previous years, it would be very much appreciated if every team could donate prizes - suggestion is two prizes to the value of around £10.00.
It would be great to see as many people supporting the night as possible.
Other news
VLC Week 14
23/05/2017
Congratulations to the Blacksmiths Arms on securing the Virtual League Cup™ title. Despite a 4-1 defeat at the Laughing Fish, none of the chasing teams could quite do enough to overhaul their lead.
VLC - climax
22/05/2017
With all the League trophy positions settled, attention now turns to the Virtual League Cup™. Blacksmiths Arms have a 3-point lead, but face a tricky tie, away at the Laughing Fish - themselves still in contention - with some sizeable handicaps mostly in favour of the Fish.
The Plough, in second place, must fancy their chances at home, with some help from the handicap system.
Third place County Oak A have a local derby against the 'B's, which is difficult to predict, and the draw could be a decisive factor.
Week 27
16/05/2017
Congratulations to County Oak A, who secured their championship title last night with a 3-2 win at the Cock putting them out of reach of their rivals.
In the Virtual League Cup™, however, Oak A suffered a 4-1 drubbing, leaving the Blacksmiths with a 'virtually ' unassailable 4-point lead in that competition, unless...
the Plough, coming up on the rails with an excellent 4-1 away win over Oak B, can pip them for the VLC cup!
Week 26
09/05/2017
A 7 point lead with only 2 weeks to go!
Some people are on the pitch - they think it's all over...
Week 25
25/04/2017
A massive win for County Oak A, away at championship rivals Blacksmiths Arms, puts them in a commanding position in the league table, with only three fixtures left.
However, crucial victories for Bob and Phil in their Virtual League Cup™ match allowed the Blacksmiths to retain their lead in that competition.
Lewes relegated
24/04/2017
Sadly, the Lewes inter-league team failed to pull off a miraculous escape on Sunday, going down 6-1 to Brighton B at the County Oak. As a result, the team is expected to be starting in Division 3 next season.
Week 24
11/04/2017
An excellent win for the Blacksmiths, and a rare defeat for County Oak A, means it's all square at the top again, with the Oak just ahead on matches won. Which makes the next round's table-top clash look like a potential championship '10-pointer'! ☺
Week 23
04/04/2017
Back to winning form for County Oak A. Can anyone stop them now?
Lewes Inter-league
03/04/2017
Lewes managed to postpone relegation last night with a 4-3 win at home over Littlehampton, but they still need a big win in their final match, and for other results to go in their favour, if they are to survive the drop!
Week 22
28/03/2017
A rare defeat for Oak A allows the Blacksmiths to close the gap at the top to one point. And in the Virtual League Cup™, a 5-0 win for Laughing Fish puts them in a clear second place behind the Blacksmiths.
KO Cup Semi-final
21/03/2017
The two teams vying for the league title, County Oak A and Blacksmiths Arms, will contest the Knockout Cup on Finals Night, after they each won their respective semi-final matches last night.
Late result
20/03/2017
A good away win for Glynde Horse in the rearranged match against Hasocks, and an even better 4-1 win in the corresponding VLC™ match, putting them amongst the contenders for the secondary competition.
Week 21
14/03/2017
We're now halfway through the Virtual League Cup™ and the Blacksmiths hold a 2 point lead, with Oak A, Fish and Cock level in second place. The Plough are also in contention after a good 3-2 win away at Hassocks, and two teams have a game in hand, so there is still lots to play for.
Lewes Inter-league
13/03/2017
Relegation to the third division is looking a distinct possibility for the Lewes inter-league team, after another disapointing result, away at Redhill on Sunday.
Week 20
07/03/2017
Blacksmiths drop a point at Glynde, allowing Oak A to take a 4-point lead.
Week 19
28/02/2017
Big wins for the top two teams opening up a 17-point gap between them and third-place Hassocks, who have a game in hand.
Meanwhile, in the Virtual League Cup™, a 5-0 win for the Cock over the Plough sends them to the top of the table.
One-day inter-league
27/02/2017
A valiant effort by the Lewes inter-league team gave them a creditable 5th place in the 2nd division one-day competition on Sunday.
Week 18
21/02/2017
In this week's 'top of the table' clash, County Oak A extend their lead further with a 3-2 win over rivals Blacksmiths Arms.
Week 17
14/02/2017
A good win by County Oak B at the Blacksmiths dislodges their opponents from top spot, and lets the ever consistent Oak A take back the lead.
And on Sunday, the Lewes inter-league team suffered another defeat in a 'relegation 4-pointer' at Horsham. After the match, the Lewes captain received a vote of confidence from the board...
Week 16
07/02/2017
A 5-0 win for the Blacksmiths, over the Plough, sends them back to the top of the table. Meanwhile, in the Virtual League Cup™, a good result from the Laughing Fish catapults them up the VLC table to share top spot with the Cock.
Week 15
31/01/2017
The top two in the table are starting to pull away from the field, after good wins by both County Oak A and Blacksmiths Arms.
And in the first week of the new Virtual League Cup™, the Cock rule the roost! But will it last?
Lewes Inter-league
30/01/2017
Another defeat for the Lewes inter-league team on Sunday, at home to division 2 leaders Worthing B. ☹
Virtual League Cup
28/01/2017
The eagerly awaited Virtual League Cup competition starts on Monday - see the forum for full details. This is a real competition, with results and tables published each week and a trophy at the end, but with no extra matches to be played!
Captains' Cup
24/01/2017
Congratulations to Derek Taylor for winning this year's Captains' Cup.
Week 14
17/01/2017
We've reached the halfway point of the season, and County Oak A hold a 1-point lead over the Blacksmiths at the top of the table. Meanwhile a good result from the Plough against Hassocks has opened up a 6-point gap for third place, and pushed the Cock further into the 'relegation zone'.
In the player averages, Nigel Senior has the lead with 13 wins at an average score of 11866, while Rob Hall holds the highest away break of 17350.
Next week we have the Captains’ Cup, which is being held this year at Glynde WMC.
*** Coming soon ***
15/01/2017
Don't miss our exiting new competition, the Virtual League Cup, starting January 30th.
Is your team languishing near the bottom of the table? Don't worry - help is at hand. Watch this space!
Week 13
10/01/2017
An under-par performance form the Blacksmiths allows their rivals to gain ground, and Oak A to extend their lead. A clear gap is appearing between the big 4 and the rest of the league.
And another defeat on Sunday for Lewes inter league team despite valiant efforts against Brighton B.
Captains' Cup
31/12/2016
This year's Captains’ Cup will be held at Glynde WMC on Monday 23rd January.
Week 12
20/12/2016
County Oak A have opened up a clear lead in the table at the Christmas break, after their 5-0 trouncing of Glynde Horse.
Hostilities now cease until Jan 9th.
Merry Christmas to all our readers!
Week 11
13/12/2016
Big result for 'Oak A' this week as they secure top spot with a 4-1 win away at the Blacksmiths.
Meanwhile at the County Oak, a 17350 break from Rob Hall is just enough to take over the 'away break' lead from Henry.
And on Sunday Lewes inter league team came up short again, away at Littlehampton.
Week 10
06/12/2016
A rare defeat for leaders Blacksmiths Arms, away at County Oak B, allows the chasing teams to narrow the gap.
Week 9
29/11/2016
Yet another 5-0 for the Blacksmiths, despite the odd scare, extends their lead at the top.
Week 8
22/11/2016
A comprehensive 5-0 win for the Blacksmiths cements their lead in the league table.
And at the weekend, Lewes inter league team suffer a narrow home defeat against Redhill B.
KO Cup First Round
15/11/2016
Wins for Hassocks, Blacksmiths and both County Oaks, who will go forward to the semi-finals on 20 March. Meanwhile, it's back to the league competition with the start of the 2nd quarter next week.
Week 7
08/11/2016
Another 4-1 win for the Blacksmiths against the Plough - their sixth 4-1 win of the season - is enough to keep them at the top of the table at the end of the first quarter of the season.
Week 6
01/11/2016
County Oak A closes the gap at the top with another 5-0 win. And Phil Osborne takes over the lead in the player averages, after Colin Southouse and Rob Hall both suffer their first defeat of the season.
Lewes Inter-league
31/10/2016
The Lewes inter league team recorded their first win of the season on Sunday, at their new home venue - the Blacksmiths Arms.
Knockout Cup Draw
26/10/2016
The draw has been made for the first round of the KO Cup, to be played on 14 November:
Blacksmiths Arms v Glynde Horse @ County Oak
Cock n Balls v County Oak B @ Blacksmiths Arms
Hassocks Pub v Laughing Fish @ Glynde WMC
Plough v County Oak A @ Cock Inn
Can the respective captain(s) of the 4 venues concerned please ensure that said venues are aware.
Week 5
25/10/2016
A good win for the rebranded Blacksmiths over league leaders Hassocks, sends them to the top of the table. Meanwhile, at the County Oak, Henry set a new away break of 17300.
Changes at Black Lion
24/10/2016
The Black Lion is under new management, and has been renamed The Blacksmiths Arms, as has the eponymous team. The table has been moved from the (ex-) games room to an alcove in the main bar, but otherwise it is, so far, business as usual.
Week 4
18/10/2016
Wins for both the County Oak teams over the two leaders narrows the gap at the top, but Hassocks still cling on to their lead.
Week 3
11/10/2016
Another 5-0 win for Hassocks puts them firmly into the top spot.
Meanwhile, the Lewes inter-league team start their campaign with a narrow defeat in Worthing.
Week 2
04/10/2016
Big wins for Hassocks, at home to Glynde Horse, and County Oak A away at the Fish. A gap is starting to open up between top and bottom halves of the table but, it's early days yet.
Week 1
27/09/2016
A 4-1 win by Black Lion, at the Cock, gives them an early lead in the league table.
Season 2015/16
Finals Night 2016
07/06/2016
Download the Finals Night results here. More details on the Lewes BB forum and on the 2016 history page.
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