National

Obituary: Dennis Worrell, coach and ESTTA stalwart

Dennis Worrell, a stalwart of the former English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) and of the sport in Lincolnshire, has died. Dennis was Lincs country... Continue reading

February 5, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Harold Webb, Ellenborough club President

Harold Webb, the President of Ellenborough Table Tennis Club in Enfield, sadly died on January 14th after a fall at home. Here, the Ellenborough committee... Continue reading

January 25, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Obituary: Melvyn Lovegrove, British League photographer

It is with great sadness that we announce that Melvyn Lovegrove, known to hundreds as a player on the veterans’ circuit and as the WBL... Continue reading

January 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Paralympic legend Paul Lyall

Paul Lyall, one of the pioneers of para table tennis in Great Britain and a Paralympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 77.... Continue reading

January 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: England international David House

Former England junior and senior international David House passed away aged 86 on 30th November in the USA, where he had lived for many years.... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Connie Warren, England international

A heart of gold, a loyal friend and a player who delighted in leading officials a merry dance but always with a twinkle in his... Continue reading

October 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Cicely Palmer, national elections scrutineer

Cicely Palmer, who played a key role in the AGM and election processes for Table Tennis England has died just a few weeks after her... Continue reading

September 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Jim Palmer, national elections scrutineer

Tributes have been paid to James (Jim) Palmer, Table Tennis England National Elections Scrutineer, who has passed away after a short illness. Returning Officer Caroline... Continue reading

July 20, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Eileen Allison, much-loved referee

Eileen Allison, a much-loved referee and stalwart of VETTS competitions, has died suddenly at the age of 68. One of only a small number of... Continue reading

June 1, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: Veterans’ world champion Fred Lockwood

Fred Lockwood, twice a veterans’ world champion and also a double European champion, has died at the age of 88 after a long illness. Fred... Continue reading

May 26, 2021 | Paul Stimpson