Congratulations to Mike Morley who only recently reached the age of 90. He has been an ardent supporter of the Sutton Bonington League System for some years. He is still active. He was over the moon with his recent new racket which he managed to win what he thought was a league game. He was exasperated that he could not enter the result. Unfortunately, we will not name his opponent, but he was in the next league up and Mike had not the right page on the site.
But Mike Morley you are amazing. The nearest aged player to Mike is 6 years younger. And we wont mention who that is.
He said ” will this racket last me another 10 years”. What an achievement that would be if he manages it.
Webmaster
Author: COReNtiV
Sad death of 2 ex Kegworth Squash Players
It does seem a while ago, but quite a few current Squash Club Memmbers originate from Kegworth Squash Club –
It might be appropriate to remember 2 of the original members there at its the opening in 1977 – Junction 24 I think it started off as.
Unfortunately both passed away recently in the same week
Alan Bond – who was a mere 71/2 was quite a shock. Alan was a fine squash player who devoted his later sporting activities to yachting and cycling.
Sympathy to his wife Ann and family- I understand his funeral is at Loughborough crematorium at 1130 on the 17th September followed by a service at Kegworth Church at 1230
Dave Allen was 84/5 and also a fine squash player. He married Pam and I understand he went downhill after her death. Sympathy to his family.
Both were fine Kegworth Lads –
AW
Webmaster
Jim’s merry men +1
Congratulations Lyndon Kennedy
England Over 55 Masters beat Wales 3-1
Congratulations to our 1st team squash squad member
2nd Team Get together April 5 March 24

Repeat prformance Friday April 5th – Squash at the club 1700-1830 – 2 courts – beers in the Red lion then Curry in the square

SBS Club Xmas Dinner Friday 8 December 2023
From: Ian Robertson <ian.k.robertson@btinternet.com>
Monday, November 13, 2023 8:16 PM
To: All Sutton Bonington Squash Club Member
Subject: Squash Xmas Dinner
Booked Ja Ja Jee for Friday 8/12 meal at 7-30. Currently a table of 10.
Could I please ask you to circulate?
Replies to me at – ian.k.robertson@btinternet.com
Thanks
Ian
SBS Leagues
The new leagues are now live and end when the club closes on the 23rd December.
It re-opens January 3 which will be the start of the new year leagues.
Any queries to leagueorganiser@sbsquash.co.uk.
I have a supply of 1 and 2 spot balls at £2 each.
Future Racket re-strings will use Karakal Power 125 at £10 per string set. Restring charge £15.
England Squash Masters – British Open 2023
3 former Kegworth Squash club players were in the news – culminating in the finals on Sunday 11 June 2023 at the Colets Club in Thames Ditton. Peter Marshall, whose father built the Kegworth Squash again excelled to win the Mens Over 40’s Event – comfortably – despite now being over 50 – Amazing
Simon Spencer another great player from the Kegworth club was seeded 3/4 but unfortunately lost in the quarter finals in the MO55
Webmaster Adrian Wright – did not play in the event due to recent health problems but was given a lifetime achievement award.
The full results and reports are on the EnglandSquashMasters.co.uk website
The chairman’s announcement of the lifetime achievment award
Stuart Hardy
Chairman
SBSquash Teams gettogether
It was refreshing to see the Nottinghamshire leagues sides get together for an informal bash – first at the club followed by drinks at the Red Lion and the new curry house now open in the market square. Organised by Joe Pygall the 1st team captain. The club event involved a very friendly doubles competition, not strictly to the rules, but for ease of scoring each side just having the one serve before hand out and playing one game to 15. The sides were made up with one first team player having a second team player as his partner. As an outsider I cocked things up as the were 5 from each team plus me. Unfortunately for Martin Killeen, partnering our top ranked player, Steve Franklin, he suffered a calf tear during the 2nd match – they having won the 1st. This left an opening for your truly. The Franklin partnership, having given Lyndon Kennedy and Richard Bellamy a tonking in one of the 4 lead up matches – the final nearly went their way having 2 chances before losing out at 18/16. The consensus was that a fine evening was had by all and the new Curry house was pleasant experience. Worth a visit if you have not been.
So thanks to Joe Pygall – who presented umpteen trophy statutes to winners of various categories – Jim Burton, the 2nd team captain winning 4, which he then distributed to his team’s winners. Joe did likewise for his.
The Teams
Lyndon Kennedy* / Richard Bellamy*
Martin Wright* / Jason Mitcheson*
Joe Pygall / Will Rhodes
Dan Ginty / Jim Burton*
Steve Franklin* / Martin Killeen – Adrian Wright*
* Indicates winners
See Also https://squashlevels.com
Webmaster wins 10th National Championship Title
The Squash Masters National Championships were held at Edgbaston Priory in Birmingham on 9/11 February 2023. Your webmaster managed to secure his 10th National Championship Title beating Nigel Belle from Kent 3-0 in the final See https://englandsquashmasres.co.uk for more details.