Children and young people

Our Jack Petchey Foundation partnership enters its 15th year!

Reaching young people where it’s needed most across London and Essex, the Jack Petchey Foundation Table Tennis Programme is embarking on its 15th year - find out how to apply for a table donation.

November 27, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Blackpool 4★ winners seal Mark Bates Ltd Nationals places

See who won at the Blackpool 4* - and how it affected the Cadet and Junior leaderboards for Mark Bates Ltd National Championships qualification

November 26, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Schools team champions crowned on Isle of Wight

The annual Isle of Wight Schools' Tournament took place in mid November with some enthusiastic children participating. 

November 25, 2025 | Peter Clarke
A group of women and girls hold their table tennis bats high, smiling in a group of 30
Women and Girls

Women and Girls Table Tennis Afternoon Brings Community Together

I was recently approached by the Civil Service Table Tennis Club in Bristol to run a dedicated Women and Girls Coaching Afternoon—an opportunity to introduce new... Continue reading

November 25, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Leaders pegged back

An honourable draw in the battle betwixt the top two teams in the Burnham & District Table Tennis Winter League keeps Cold Norton B well on track to retain their title.

November 24, 2025 | Eamonn Hall
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Ruthless champions cut down Nomads

The notion that Sudbury Nomads could wrest Netts A’s Braintree Table Tennis League crown off them lasted only until the two met head to head in the sixth week of the season.

November 24, 2025 | Ron Fosker
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Gale and Denyer work their magic

There have been many famous double acts over the years but Mark Gale and Allen Denyer performed a magic trick worthy of Penn and Teller in taking the honours in the Clacton League’s Drawn Doubles Tournament held at Windsor’s St James’ Hall venue.

November 24, 2025 | Tony Oswick
East

Ping Pong Social and Juniors to the fore

It's been a busy month in the East - here are just some of the events we've been involved with.

November 19, 2025 | Chris Bryden
West

Level 1 Umpires Course – Wolverhampton

How to book a place on the entry level umpiring qualification, with practical element in Wolverhampton,

November 19, 2025 | Chris Newton
West

Table tennis marathon in memory of Rod Lewis

A very special 24-hour table tennis marathon honouring the life and legacy of Rod Lewis will take place on 31 January at Ilmington Village Hall.

November 19, 2025 | Chris Newton