North West

How we’re working with Regenerage to get people active through table tennis

A new Ping in the Community partnership is helping over-55s in the north west stay active through table tennis.

North West

Cumbria Junior & Senior 1★

A great first taste of competition close to home. Kirkby Stephen TTC is hosting the Cumbria 1★ competition on 1 November 2026, welcoming cadet, junior and senior players to a full day of table tennis in Cumbria.

October 6, 2026 | Martin Ireland
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Derek defies the years

It was the first week in the new table tennis season of the Clacton League, sponsored this year by the Chigwell Window Centre PLC, and Derek Willis continued to defy the years, producing an unbeaten performance in Division One for Walton A in their win over Brotherhood G.

October 5, 2026 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Rayne slip up in first match

Rayne A’s tilt at this season’s Braintree Table Tennis League title didn’t quite get off to the start that was expected.

October 5, 2026 | Ron Fosker
National

Club takes big step forward as it seeks coach and manager

Keighley Table Tennis Centre in West Yorkshire is making a big step in its development as it recruits its first ever Coach and Centre Manager.

October 2, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Jack Petchey Foundation Table Tennis Programme open for 2026-27

The Jack Petchey Foundation Table Tennis Programme is starting its 16th year, with new initiatives designed to further embed table tennis into everyday school life.

September 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Holders start as favourites

Brotherhood A proved themselves to be a class side last season and were worthy winners of both Division One and the Knock-Out Cup. And, with promising Colchester-based player Tom Hinds added to their winning quartet, they start as favourites for the new season.

September 28, 2026 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Black Notley looks strong in bid to bounce back

Tight races can be anticipated at the top of divisions two and three of the Braintree Table Tennis League this season – but the human-interest stories could be elsewhere.

September 28, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Equality and Diversity

‘Sometimes it begins with a table tennis bat’ – community group expands

Over 50s Black Men Forum (O50BM) officially launched its new O5BM Birmingham Community Table Tennis Centre at Handsworth Wellbeing Centre this month.

September 25, 2026 | Chidi Umeano
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Rayne in shape for bid to regain title

The resurrection of Rayne A’s 2025 title-winning team has breathed new life into the chase for this year’s Braintree Table Tennis League title.

September 21, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Obituaries

Obituary: Chesterfield stalwart Ron Chapman

A stalwart of table tennis in Chesterfield for many decades, Ron Chapman recently died at the age of 96. Eric Hall has sent this appreciation... Continue reading

September 15, 2026 | Eric Hall