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Finals Night (18th April 2008) by Brian Stevens

Reigning Singles Champion Tony Ayres (pictured) of The Railway successfully defended his title defeating team-mate Andy Alderton 2-0. Tony partnered by Mick Short also took the doubles title for the second season running beating John Dawes and Alan Wyatt of Roffey SSC “B” also 2-0. He also led the Railway's winning Trebles team partnered by Doug Foster-Hopkins and Brian Stevens beating Peter Wickersham, Gary Strong and Tony Holland of Roffey SSC “B” 2-1.
League Champions Broadbridge Heath Village Centre “A” completed their double by winning the Victory Cup beating league runners up Roffey Social and Sports Club “B” 5-4 in a close fought game that went all the way to the last game.
The Railway continued their good form with Crystal Woodrow and Brian Stevens winning the Mixed Pairs 2-0 over Peter and Glenda Wickersham.
Rob Massey of Roffey SSC C won the Secretary’s Cup preventing Brian Stevens from completing his hat trick of 3 years in a row with a convincing 2-0 win. Gary Kennard of the league and cup champions won the Captains Cup defeating Ben Millman of Roffey “C” 2-1 in another close match. Gary also took the highest finish on the night with a 160 checkout. Highest league finish trophy went to Matt Smallwood of Roffey CC “B” whose top out-shot of 167 stood all season from the very first game.
Ladies champion Glenda Wickersham

Proving you should never give up, the biggest cheer of Finals night went to Roffey SSC B’s Glenda Wickersham (pictured) as she finally won the Ladies Singles title, after trying for 40 years!!! She overcame last years champion Jane Trott of The Rising Sun 2-1 in a very close fought match. Highest Ladies league finish went to Theresa Gladman of The Gardeners with 92.

The most wins trophy play-off was won by Kez Botting of Broadbridge Heath “A” with Peter Sands of Broadbridge Heath “B” completing the club double by winning the most wins trophy for Division Two. The Committee Cup winner was Brian Stevens and the Most 180’s of the season went to Tony Ayres with an incredible nine.

Singles (18th April 2008) by Brian Stevens

Thirty nine players played off for the two prestigious places in the Singles Final to be staged on finals night. This year will be an all Railway Final with reigning champion Tony Ayres (pictured right) once again winning through. Ayres saw off attempts to take his crown from Doug Mason, Wayne Caswell, Ron Clarke, Mick Short and Andy Mason. He will meet Andy Alderton (pictured left) who triumphed over Terry Thornton, Andy Bollins, Kevin Downes, Ben Millman and Kez Botting.

Week 21 Round-up (11th April 2008) by Brian Stevens & Ian Holman

Broadbridge Heath VC A were crowned champions of Division One this week after defeating The Holbrook 7-2 and winning their rearranged fixture against Roffey SSC C also 7-2. Jason Yates (pictured) continued his good form for the newly crowned champions with a 120 finish. Roffey S&SC B take runners up spot, again by means of a 7-2 win against their clubs C side. Rob Massey hit a 180 for Roffey S&SC C. Not to spoil the form The Railway also won 7-2 at the Gardeners and clinch third place with Brian Stevens checking out on 110. Finally Roffey CC B beat The Coot 5-4 with Darren Dance hitting a maximum for the Roffey side. Division Two champions are The Foresters as reported previously but runners up spot goes to Roffey S&SC A who had a convincing win of 7-2 against The Windmill despite Russell Hunt hitting a 180 for The Windmill. The Roffey side just pipped BBHeath VC B by one point. Heath only managed a 5-4 win against Horsham C&SC who take fourth place. Mick Reeves hit his fourth 180 of the season for Horsham C&SC. Finally Rising Sun saved their best win until last by beating Roffey CC A 7-2.


Division One Results
Gardeners	2-7	The Railway
Holbrook Club	2-7	BBHeath VC A
Roffey CC B	5-4	The Coot
Roffey S&SC B	7-2	Roffey S&SC C
Roffey S&SC C	2-7	BBHeath VC A


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	5-4	Horsham C&SC
Rising Sun	7-2	Roffey CC A
The Windmill	2-7	Roffey S&SC A


Final Division One League Table
Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	F	A	Pts
1	BBHeath VC A	21	19	2	145	44	145
2	Roffey S&SC B	21	19	2	142	47	142
3	The Railway	21	16	5	128	61	128
4	Roffey CC B	21	11	10	92	97	92
5	Roffey S&SC C	21	4	17	66	112	66
6	The Coot	21	4	17	63	126	63
7	Holbrook Club	21	6	15	61	128	61
8	Gardeners	21	5	16	59	130	59


Final Division Two League Table
Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	F	A	Pts
1	The Foresters	18	12	6	96	66	96
2	Roffey S&SC A	18	12	6	92	70	92
3	BBHeath VC B	18	14	4	91	71	91
4	Horsham C&SC	18	9	9	90	72	90
5	Rising Sun	18	9	9	79	83	79
6	The Windmill	18	6	12	68	94	68
7	Roffey CC A	18	1	17	51	111	51


180's		High Check-Outs To Date
9 Tony Ayres (The Railway)		167 Matt Smallwood (Roffey CC B)
8 Ron Clarke (Roffey S&SC B)		151 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)
4 Gary Kennard (BBHeath VC A)		148 Brian Stevens (The Railway)
4 Mick Reeves (Horsham C&SC)		138 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)
4 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)		131 Terry Thornton (Roffey S&SC B)
2 Kez Botting (BBHeath VC A)		130 Kez Botting (BBHeath VC A)
2 Andy Mason (Roffey S&SC B)		130 Gordon Lean (Gardeners)
2 Rob Massey (Roffey S&SC C)		130 Stu Worsfold (Rising Sun)
2 Ben Millman (Roffey S&SC C)		127 Rob Massey (Roffey S&SC C)
2 Nathan Nicholls (BBHeath VC B)		127 Peter Wickersham (Roffey S&SC B)
2 Ian Russell (The Railway)		125 Andy Alderton (The Railway)
2 Matt Smith (The Coot)		120 Jim Bain (BBHeath VC A)
2 Graham Stevens (Holbrook Club)		120 Mick Short (The Railway)
2 Gary Strong (Roffey S&SC B)		120 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)
2 Alan Wyatt (Roffey S&SC B)		119 Jim Bain (BBHeath VC A)
1 Andy Alderton (The Railway)		119 Rob Massey (Roffey S&SC C)
1 Peter Bedford (BBHeath A)		119 Graham Stevens (Holbrook Club)
1 Andy Bollans (The Coot)		119 Alan Sturt (Gardeners)
1 Keith Channell (Holbrook Club)		118 Ron Clarke (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Darren Dance (Roffey CC B)		116 Bob Stoner (The Foresters)
1 John Dawes (Roffey S&SC B)		115 Russell Hunt (The Windmill)
1 Doug Foster-Hopkins (The Railway)		115 John Lynch (The Foresters)
1 Rob Gladman (Gardeners)		113 Brian Stevens (The Railway)
1 Ian Holmwood (The Railway)		112 Matt Smallwood (Roffey CC B)
1 Russell Hunt (The Windmill)		112 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)
1 Glyn Jones (Roffey CC B)		111 Ron Clarke (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Ken Leggatt (Foresters)		110 Brian Stevens (The Railway)
1 Graham Light (Horsham C&SC)		110 Peter Sands (BBHeath VC B)
1 John Lynch (The Foresters)		110 Gary Strong (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Rob Nevins (Roffey CC A)		109 Barry Dumbrill (The Coot)
1 Mike Nicholls (BBHeath VC B)		108 Gary Kennard (BBHeath VC A)
1 Peter Sands (BBHeath VC B)		107 Ron Clarke (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Mick Short (The Railway)		107 Peter Wickersham (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Phil Smallwood (Roffey CC B)		106 Peter Wickersham (Roffey S&SC B)
1 Ken Sowerby (BBHeath VC A)		105 Mike Nichols (BBHeath VC B)
1 Mark Sparling (Roffey CC B)		105 Brian Stevens (The Railway)
1 Alan Sturt (Gardeners)		104 Brian Stevens (The Railway)
1 Jason Trott (Rising Sun)		102 Mick Short (The Railway)
1 Trevor Tucker (The Coot)		102 Jason Trott (Rising Sun)
1 Wendy Wilmot (The Coot)		101 John Dawes (Roffey S&SC B)
		101 Jason Yates (BBHeath VC A)
		100 Tony Ayres (The Railway)
		100 Tony Ayres (The Railway)
		100 Jim Bain (BBHeath VC A)
		100 Peter Bedford (BBHeath VC A)
		100 Ron Clarke (Roffey S&SC B)
		100 Darren Dance (Roffey CC B)
		100 Matt Smallwood (Roffey CC B)
		100 Trevor Tucker (The Coot)

Captains & Secretaries Cup (4th April 2008) by Brian Stevens

A disappointing turnout for the Captains Cup saw only eight out of fifteen turning up. The final will between Gary Kennard of BBHeath VC A and Ben Millman of Roffey S&SC C. Gary won his games 2-1 against Peter Wickersham (Roffey SSC B) and 2-0 against Glyn Jones (Roffey CC B). Ben defeated Kevin Skinner (BBHeath VC B) 2-1 and Andy Bollam (The Coot) also 2-1. The Secretaries Cup only faired one better with only nine representatives showing. Brian Stevens (pictured) of The Railway will be going for his hat trick this year having won the title for the past two years. He defeated Mick Dutka (Horsham C&SC) 2-1 and then Jason Trott (Rising Sun) 2-0. Also after the title this year is Rob Massey of Roffey S&SC C who won through his half with some exceptionally consistent play beating Gary Strong (Roffey SSC B) 2-1 and Gary Kennard (BBHeath VC A) 2-0.

Week 20 Round-up (28th March 2008) by Brian Stevens & Ian Holman

The Foresters were crowned Division Two champions this week by finishing their fixtures with a convincing 7-2 win over second placed Broadbridge Heath Village Club B leaving them ten points ahead with only one game left for Heath. Mike Nicholls hit a consolation 180 for Heath. Runners up spot is very tight with just one point the difference between the next three teams. So it's all to play for in the final week. The week's other results saw Rising Sun win 5-4 at Horsham C&SC and The Windmill win 5-4 away to Roffey CC A. In Division One Ben Millman of Roffey S&SC C hit a 180 and Rob Massey checked out on 127 as they beat Roffey CC B 6-3. Jason Yates (pictured) of second placed BBHeath VC A continued his good form hitting finishes of 112 and 101 in their 8-1 win against Gardeners. Brian Stevens had a 113 finish for The Railway as they were narrowly beaten 5-4 by leaders Rofffey S&SC B and in the other game The Coot moved off the bottom with a 6-3 win against Holbrook Club.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	8-1	Gardeners
The Coot	6-3	Holbrook Club
The Railway	4-5	Roffey S&SC B
Roffey S&SC C	6-3	Roffey CC B


Division Two Results
The Foresters	7-2	BBHeath VC B
Horsham C&SC	4-5	Rising Sun
Roffey CC A	4-5	The Windmill

Week 19 Round-up (14th March 2008) by Brian Stevens

Roffey S&SC B stay at the top of Division One this week by means of a 6-3 win over fourth placed Roffey CC B. Second placed BBHeath VC A find themselves only seven points behind with a game in hand after inflicting a crushing 8-1 defeat on The Railway. There were 180’s from Andy Alderton and Ian Russell of The Railway and Jason Yates (pictured) of BBHVC A continued his great form of late by hitting a 177 which helped finish the deciding leg of his game off in just 14 darts. The Holbrook won over Roffey SSC C 6-3 helped by a second 180 of the season from Graham Stevens. The Gardeners elevated off the bottom this week courtesy of a walkover 9-0 when The Coot failed to show.

Division Two sees the Foresters leading at the moment having enjoyed a good 6-3 win over The Rising Sun but BBHeath VC A having beaten Roffey SSC A 5-4 are just five points behind with a game still in hand.


Division One Results
Gardeners	9-0	The Coot
Holbrook Club	6-3	Roffey S&SC C
The Railway	1-8	BBHeath VC A
Roffey S&SC B	6-3	Roffey CC B


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	5-4	Roffey S&SC A
Rising Sun	3-6	The Foresters
Roffey CC A	1-8	Horsham C&SC

Victory Cup Semi-Finals Round-up (7th March 2008) by Brain Stevens

In a what will be a repeat of last year, the Victory Cup Final will be contested between BBHeath VC A and Roffey S&SC B. Roffey S&SC B overcame Roffey CC B 7-2 and in a closer match BBHeath A beat The Railway 5-3. Highlights of the week were a good pairs game from Railway where, coming from a leg down, Brian Stevens (pictured) hit 148 out followed up with a 120 finish from partner Mick Short. Singles leg of the week was undoubtedly a superb 11 darter by Jason Yates of BBHeath VC A who hit 137,180,140 and 44 out. Kez Botting also hit a 180 for BBHeath.

Two catch up games played this week were in Division One Roffey S&SC C moved off the bottom by beating The Coot 6-3 and in Division Two Roffey CC A lost at home to the Rising Sun 4-5.


Victory Cup Semi-Final Results
BBHeath VC A	5-3	The Railway
Roffey S&SC B	7-2	Roffey CC B


Division One Result
Roffey S&SC C	6-3	The Coot


Division Two Result
Roffey CC A	4-5	Rising Sun

Week 18 Round-up (29th February 2008) by Brian Stevens

The top of the league clash in Division One saw leaders Roffey S&SC B overcome second place BBHeath VC A 5-4, keeping them on top spot, nine points ahead but Heath, now pushed down to third place courtesy of The Railway defeating The Coot 7-2, still have that game in hand. The top clash undoubtedly included the game of the week with BBHeath's Jason Yates drawn against Roffey’s Gary Strong (pictured). Jason hitting a 12 dart opening leg that included a 180 and a 151 finish. Undeterred Gary came back “strong” to clinch the game 2-1 also with a 180 and a 110 finish of his own!

Roffey CC B remain in fourth place having enjoyed another good win this week over The Holbrook 6-3, the match included a nice 119 finish from Graham Stevens of Holbrook. Despite home advantage Roffey S&SC C went down 5-4 to visitors The Gardeners.

Its all change at the top of Division Two with Roffey S&SC A slipping up. They went down at home to the Rising Sun 3-6. Foresters winning 5-4 at home against Roffey CC A move to top spot. BBHeath VC B slip to third place having had their bye but now have a game in hand as do Horsham C&SC who enjoyed a good 6-3 win over Windmill keeping them not far behind in fourth.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	4-5	Roffey S&SC B
The Coot	2-7	The Railway
Roffey CC B	6-3	Holbrook Club
Roffey S&SC C	4-5	Gardeners


Division Two Results
The Foresters	5-4	Roffey CC A
Horsham C&SC	6-3	The Windmill
Roffey S&SC A	3-6	Rising Sun

Week 17 Round-up (22nd February 2008) by Brian Stevens

Some superb darts thrown this week including Ron Clarke (pictured) hitting his eighth maximum of the season helping Roffey SSC B hold onto their lead at the top of Division One with a 9-0 thrashing of The Holbrook. Second place BBHeath VC A also won 9-0 at home against The Coot assisted by 180’s from Ken Sowerby and Gary Kennard who also hit a neat 108 finish. Jason Yates of Heath struck the seasons second highest finish with a nice 138. Well done to Wendy Wilmot of The Coot who also hit a 180. Roffey CC B had their best win of the season turning over The Gardeners also 9-0 with Glyn Jones hitting a 180 and Matt Smallwood finishing off 112. Railway beat Roffey SSC C 7-2 and remain in third place, helped by finishes of 105 from Brian Stevens and 100 from Tony Ayres. Rob Massey hit a 180 and finished off 119 for Roffey.

In Division Two all top three teams won 5-4 away from home and so is all to play for with only three games left and still only one point separating BBHeath VC B on 79 and Roffey SSC A and Foresters on 78 points. Peter Sands from BBHeath VC B checked out 110.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	9-0	The Coot
Gardeners	0-9	Roffey CC B
The Railway	7-2	Roffey S&SC C
Roffey S&SC B	9-0	Holbrook Club


Division Two Results
Horsham C&SC	4-5	The Foresters
Roffey CC A	4-5	Roffey S&SC A
The Windmill	4-5	BBHeath VC B

Week 16 Round-up (15th February 2008) by Brian Stevens

Roffey S&SC B lead Division One this week on 110 points having won a convincing 8-1 at The Coot. BBHeath VC A and The Railway are on 102 points joint second but Heath having that vital game in hand. BBHeath VC A beat Roffey S&SC C 7-2 while Railway had a 6-3 win at Roffey CC B. Holbrook beat Gardeners 5-4. BBHeath VC A ‘s Jason Yates hit his third 180 this season and Alan Wyatt (pictured) of Roffey SSC B hit his second.

It's even closer at top of Division Two this week with just one point separating the top three teams. BBHeath VC B won 6-3 against Rising Sun, Roffey SSC A beat Horsham CSC 5-4 whilst Foresters enjoyed a good 7-2 win over Windmill.

This all leaves BBHeath VC B on 74 points with Roffey SSC A and Foresters close second with 73 points. Horsham CSC are nine points further behind but still have that game in hand.

Most wins in the league so far in Division One sees Andy Alderton and Tony Ayres both from The Railway on 14.

Division Two has Pete Sands of BBHeath B on 13 and close behind on 12 is Nicky Dunn from Roffey SSC A. Tony “180” Ayres is proving his nickname leading the most maximum scores this year so far with an incredible EIGHT!!


Division One Results
The Coot	1-8	Roffey S&SC B
Holbrook Club	5-4	Gardeners
Roffey CC B	3-6	The Railway
Roffey S&SC C	2-7	BBHeath VC A


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	6-3	Rising Sun
The Foresters	7-2	The Windmill
Roffey S&SC A	5-4	Horsham C&SC

Week 15 Round-up (8th February 2008) by Brian Stevens

It’s close at the top of Division One with Roffey SSC B on 102 points with Railway following on 96. Third placed BBHeath VC A are closing in with a good run of wins making 95 points with a game in hand! Two maximums this week from Gary Kennard and one from Jason Yates both of BBHVC A and one from Graham Stevens of The Holbrook Club.

High out shots this week from the Gardeners, Gordon Lean 130 and Alan Sturt 119. Jim Bain (pictured) had a 120 out for BBHeath VC A whilst Darren Dance finished 100 for Roffey CC B.

Being even tighter at the top of Div 2 it’s all to play for with just 2 points separating top three teams. BBHeath VC B and Roffey SSC A lead the way with 68 points followed by The Foresters on 66 and in fourth place Horsham CSC on 60 but also with a game in hand!!


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	8-1	Roffey CC B
Gardeners	2-7	Roffey S&SC B
The Railway	8-1	Holbrook Club


Division Two Results
Rising Sun	5-4	The Windmill
Roffey CC A	1-8	BBHeath VC B
Roffey S&SC A	4-5	The Foresters

Trebles Cup (1st February 2008) by Brian Stevens

Eighteen teams of three battled it out at Roffey Social and Sports Club for the last two prestigious places that will contest the 2008 Horsham and District Darts League Trebles final. Good darts thrown all night included 180’s from Jason Yates (BBHVC ”A”), Gary Strong (Roffey SSC ”B”) and Doug Foster Hopkins (Railway). Gary also
had a 109 out shot, whilst Terry Thornton (also Roffey SSC ”B”) finished on 100.
Qualifiers on the night were: Peter Wickersham, Gary Strong and Tony Holland of Roffey SSC “B” (pictured). They defeated teams from The Foresters (Gary Lynch, John Lynch, Rob Rowland), Roffey SSC “A” (Rob Welfare, Colin Marcham, Martin Loates), The Foresters again (Mike Dancy, Ken Leggatt, Paul Gettings), and the semi final saw them have a good win over fellow team mates from Roffey SSC “B” (Ron Clarke and PDC Stars Andy Mason and John Dawes). On finals night they will play The Railway trio of Doug Foster Hopkins, Brian Stevens and Tony “180” Ayres. They had wins over BBHeath VC “B” (Pete Sands, Nathan Nichols, Kevin Downes), BBHeath VC “A” (Gary Kennard, Kez Botting, Jason Yates), and Roffey SSC “B” (Alan Wyatt, Terry Thornton and Doug Mason) in their semi.

Week 14 Round-up (25th January 2008) by Ian Holman

Broadbridge Heath Village Centre A picked up a second successive 9-0 win this week, beating sixth placed Holbrook Club in Division One and leaving themselves just six points off top spot with a game in hand. Leaders Roffey Social & sports Club B won 7-2 away to Roffey Social & Sports Club C while second placed The Railway beat Gardeners by the same score. Fourth placed Roffey Cricket Club B won 6-3 at The Coot.

In Division Two there were just two games played with leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club A beating The Windmill 5-4 and Horsham Cricket & Sports Club beating Broadbridge Heath Village Centre B 5-4.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	9-0	Holbrook Club
The Coot	3-6	Roffey CC B
The Railway	7-2	Gardeners
Roffey S&SC C	2-7	Roffey S&SC B


Division Two Results
Horsham C&SC	5-4	BBHeath VC B
Roffey S&SC A	5-4	The Windmill

Week 13 Round-up (18th January 2008) by Ian Holman

Roffey Social & Sports Club B extended their lead at the top of Division One this week with a 6-3 win against nearest rivals The Railway. Broadbridge Heath Village Centre B whitewashed bottom side Gardeners to keep in touch in third spot. Roffey Cricket Club B are a further twenty points behind in fourth after a 7-2 win against Roffey Social & Sports Club C. The other top flight match this week saw Holbrook Club beat The Coot 5-4.

The Foresters narrowed the gap at the top of Division Two to just two points despite a 5-4 defeat away to Broadbridge Heath Village Centre B. Third placed Horsham Cricket & Sports Club won by the same score at the Rising Sun and The Windmill beat Roffey Cricket Club A 6-3.


Division One Results
Gardeners	0-9	BBHeath VC A
Holbrook Club	5-4	The Coot
Roffey CC B	7-2	Roffey S&SC C
Roffey S&SC B	6-3	The Railway


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	5-4	The Foresters
Rising Sun	4-5	Horsham C&SC
The Windmill	6-3	Roffey CC A

Week 12 Round-up (11th January 2008) by Brian Stevens

In Division 1 this week reigning champions Railway had a slip up, suffering a 6-3 loss at Broadbridge Heath VC A despite Tony Ayres scoring his eighth 180 of the season. Roffey SSC B took full advantage and going back on top by winning 7-2 at Roffey CC B. Maximums from Ron Clarke (pictured), his sixth this year, John Dawes and Gary Strong. The Coot had a good 7-2 win over The Gardeners whilst despite being at home Roffey SSC C went down 4-5 to Holbrook.

In Division 2 leaders Roffey SSC A find themselves with only a two point advantage now having lost 4-5 at home to Broadbridge Heath VC B. Foresters are catching them after at good 7-2 win over Rising Sun. In this match there were finishes of 115 from John Lynch (Foresters) and 102 from Jason Trott (Rising Sun). Roffey CC A find themselves glued to the bottom after losing 8-1 at Horsham CSC who are now in third place and only six points behind, with a game in hand over second placed Foresters.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	6-3	The Railway
The Coot	7-2	Gardeners
Roffey CC B	2-7	Roffey S&SC B
Roffey S&SC C	4-5	Holbrook Club


Division Two Results
The Foresters	7-2	Rising Sun
Horsham C&SC	8-1	Roffey CC A
Roffey S&SC A	4-5	BBHeath VC B

Week 11 Round-up (4th January 2008) by Brian Stevens

Its tight at the top of Division One! This weeks results have left The Railway and Roffey SSC B both on 75 points.

Despite going two down at home against BBHeath VC A, Roffey SSC B team rallied to eventually seal a 6-3 win assisted by some slick finishing of 107 and 106 by Pete Wickersham (pictured) and a maximum 180 scored by Andy mason. To add to a great match Kez Botting shot out on 130 ! (60,20,Bull). The Railway also at home, having won that extra one match, secured top position by overcoming The Coot 7-2 helped by yet another max from Tony Ayres and a 102 finish from Mick Short. The Gardeners secured their first home win of the season defeating Roffey SSC C 5-4. Holbrook Club also at home went down 3-6 to visitors Roffey CC B who still remain strongly in fourth place.

In Division Two, despite a 130 checkout from Stu Worsfold, The Rising Sun lost 4-5 at home to leaders Roffey SSC A whilst also despite a 116 finish from Bob Stoner, second placed Foresters went down by the same score to Roffey CC A who recorded a superb win, their first of the season!


Division One Results
Gardeners	5-4	Roffey S&SC C
Holbrook Club	3-6	Roffey CC B
The Railway	7-2	The Coot
Roffey S&SC B	6-3	BBHeath VC A


Division Two Results
Rising Sun	4-5	Roffey S&SC A
Roffey CC A	5-4	The Foresters
The Windmill	5-4	Horsham C&SC

Catch Up Week (Friday 21st December 2007)

Division One Result
Roffey CC B	3-6	The Railway

Pairs Cup Competition Round-up (14th December 2007) by Brian Stevens

Twenty-two Pairs battled it out to those last two prestige places that will make up the final of the Horsham & District Darts League Pairs Cup on finals night. The top half of the draw saw John Dawes and Alan Wyatt of Roffey SSC “B” squeezing through defeating Andrew Walker and Matt Smallwood (Roffey CC “B”) 2-0, Nick Dunn and Bill Barnes (Roffey SSC “A”) 2-1, Colin Johnson and Paul Tidy (The Coot) 2-1 and another Coot pair Andy Bollam and Trevor Tucker 2-0 in their semi final. The bottom half saw reigning champions Mick Short and Tony Ayres of the Railway steaming through their games with straight 2-0 wins against Nathan Nicholls and Kevin Downes (BBHVC “B”), Glyn Jones and Phil Smallwood (Roffey CC ”B”) and Terry Thornton and Gary Strong (Roffey Roffey SSC “B”. A superb fight back from losing the first leg of their semi final against fellow Railway pair Andy Alderton and Brian Stevens, saw the champions reach the final again this year by eventually winning 2-1 with Tony Ayres clinching the game by hitting his favourite double 18. The only maximum hit on the night was by The Coots Paul Tidy who also had a 112 checkout. Pictured above are the finalists Alan Wyatt, John Dawes, Tony Ayres & Mick Short.

Week 10 Round-up (7th December 2007) by Brian Stevens

Three teams still jostling for that top spot in Division One with all having convincing wins away from home. Roffey SSC “B” achieving a whitewash at The Holbrook with Broadbridge Heath VC “A” gaining the same result away at The Coot assisted by a 100 finish from Jim Bain (pictured). Railway followed up with a good 8-1 result at Roffey SSC “C” helped by yet another 180 from Tony Ayres, his sixth already this season! Still improving Roffey CC “B” strengthened their fourth spot with a convincing 7-2 win over Gardeners despite 180’s from Rob Gladman and Alan Sturt. Karen Sparling shooting a great Bullseye, Double 7 finish for Roffey.

In Division Two, Roffey SSC “A” remain at the top after a 7-2 over struggling Roffey CC ”A”. Tight for second place are Foresters and Broadbridge Heath VC “B” both having won 6-3 against Horsham CSC and Windmill respectively.


Division One Results
The Coot	0-9	BBHeath VC A
Holbrook Club	0-9	Roffey S&SC B
Roffey CC B	7-2	Gardeners
Roffey S&SC C	1-8	The Railway


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	6-3	The Windmill
The Foresters	6-3	Horsham C&SC
Roffey S&SC A	7-2	Roffey CC A

Mixed Pairs & Ladies Competition Round-up (30th November 2007) by Brian Stevens

Railway’s Brian Stevens and Crystal Woodrow and Roffey SSC B couple Peter and Glenda Wickersham will battle it out for this seasons mixed pairs title on finals night. The Railway pair defeating Trevor Tucker and Wendy Willmot (The Coot), team mates Tony and Kerry Ayres (Railway) and Gary and Monica Kennard (BBHVC A). Stevens hitting a 180 and a superb under pressure 99 out (19, Tops, Tops) along the way. Peter and Glenda beating Andy Alderton and Barbara Cooper-Johnston (Railway) and Andy Bollam and Sarah Howells (The Coot) in their half of the draw.

Glenda Wickersham will also contest the ladies single final having ended the hopes of Kerry Ayres and Wendy Willmot to play Jane Trott who defeated Crystal Woodrow and Monica Kennard.

Week 9 Round-up (23rd November 2007) by Ian Holman

The top three sides all picked up wins in Division One this week leaving a 20 point gap between third and fourth positions in the league table. Tony Ayres (pictured) continued his excellent form with two maximums to make it five in eight games for second placed The Railway as they beat Roffey CC B 6-3. Ian Russell also hit a 180 for The Railway. Leaders Roffey S&SC B beat The Coot 6-3 with Keith Channell hitting the maximum score for The Coot and Trevor Tucker checking out on 100. Third placed BBHeath VC A narrowly beat Roffey S&SC C 5-4 while Holbrook Club won 7-2 away to Gardeners.

In Division Two things are much closer with eight points separating the top five clubs. The Foresters had the best win of the week 8-1 away to The Windmill. Horsham C&SC beat league leaders Roffey S&SC A 6-3 and BBHeath VC B slip to third after a 5-4 defeat at the Rising Sun.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	5-4	Roffey S&SC C
Gardeners	2-7	Holbrook Club
The Railway	6-3	Roffey CC B
Roffey S&SC B	6-3	The Coot


Division Two Results
Horsham C&SC	6-3	Roffey S&SC A
Rising Sun	5-4	BBHeath VC B
The Windmill	1-8	The Foresters

Week 8 Round-up (16th November 2007) by Terry Thornton

It's as you were at the top of Division One as the top three all won 8-1. Leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" beat The Gardeners, The Railway beat bottom side Holbrook Club, & unbeaten BBHeath VC "A" beat fourth placed Roffey Cricket Club "B" to leave them a massive eighteen points adrift. Roffey Social & Sports Club "C" moved off the bottom following a 5-4 win at The Coot.
The battle of the top two in the Second Division resulted in a 7-2 thrashing of The Foresters by leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "A.” BBHeath VC "B" took full advantage to jump into second spot after beating bottom side Roffey Cricket Club "A" 8 - 1 leaving them nine points behind The Windmill who beat Rising Sun 5 - 4.


Division One Results
The Coot	4-5	Roffey S&SC C
Holbrook Club	1-8	The Railway
Roffey CC B	1-8	BBHeath VC A
Roffey S&SC B	8-1	Gardeners


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	8-1	Roffey CC A
The Foresters	2-7	Roffey S&SC A
The Windmill	5-4	Rising Sun

Victory Cup Quarter-Finals Round-up (9th November 2007) by Terry Thornton

The quarter finals of the Victory Cup produced no upsets as the top four teams in the league all cruised through to the semi-finals. All four games ended 7 - 2, Roffey Cricket Club "B" being the only home team to win, beating second division Foresters. The only other lower league side Horsham C & SC, went down to holders Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" who were helped by Gary Strong’s 13 dart 501 & Ron Clarke's 111 check out. BBHeath VC "A" won the first five games at the Holbrook Club to book there place in the next round. The Railway had what looked to be the trickiest tie but they easily won at The Coot with both Tony Ayres & Mick Short firing in 180's.


Victory Cup Quarter-Final Results
The Coot	2-7	The Railway
Holbrook Club	2-7	BBHeath VC A
Horsham C&SC	2-7	Roffey S&SC B
Roffey CC	7-2	The Foresters

Week 7 Round-up (2nd November 2007) by Terry Thornton

Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" returned to winning ways inflicting an 8-1 defeat on bottom side Roffey Social & Sports Club "C", Terry Thornton from the "B" side checked out on 131. The Railway kept up the chase, winning by the same score at The Gardeners. BBHeath VC "A" dropped back a point despite winning 7-2 at Holbrook Club. The divisions other game resulted in a 5-4 win for Roffey Cricket Club "B" over The Coot, despite Andy Bollans 180 & Sarah Howells exhibition style finishing, going out on 80 with two double tops. Matt Smallwood hit a 100 finish for the cricketers.

In Division Two Roffey Social & Sports Club "A" moved back to the top of the league after beating Windmill 6-3. Horsham C&SC beat BBHeath VC "B" 6-3 to jump into second place. The battle of the bottom sides Rising Sun & Roffey Cricket Club "A" went the way of the Sun 5-4 a result that leaves the Cricket Club firmly rooted to the bottom.


Division One Results
Gardeners	1-8	The Railway
Holbrook Club	2-7	BBHeath VC A
Roffey CC B	5-4	The Coot
Roffey S&SC B	8-1	Roffey S&SC C


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	3-6	Horsham C&SC
Rising Sun	5-4	Roffey CC A
The Windmill	3-6	Roffey S&SC A

Week 6 Round-up (26th October 2007) by Terry Thornton

A minutes silence was observed in memory of Brian Hunt before the game between the top two teams in Division One, The Railway and Roffey Social & Sports Club "B". In what was a very close game, The Railway came out on top winning the final doubles game to take the match 5 - 4; Tony Ayres (pictured) hit two 180's during the evening. BBHeath VC "A" closed the gap by beating The Gardeners 8 -1, with Kez Botting hitting a 180. Roffey Social & Sports Club "C" slipped to their fourth consecutive league defeat, despite Ben Millman's 180, going down 5 - 4 to Roffey Cricket Club.

In Division Two leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "A" were without a game, this allowed The Foresters to move to within a point after a fine 6-3 win over BBHeath VC "B" who slipped to their first defeat of the season. John Lynch of The Foresters fired in the divisions only 180. Horsham C&SC failed to keep up with the pace going down 5 - 4 to bottom side Rising Sun. Roffey Cricket Club "A" yet to win this season failed again losing 6-3 to The Windmill.


Division One Results
Gardeners	1-8	BBHeath VC A
The Coot	5-4	Holbrook Club
The Railway	5-4	Roffey S&SC B
Roffey S&SC C	4-5	Roffey CC B


Division Two Results
The Foresters	6-3	BBHeath VC B
Horsham C&SC	4-5	Rising Sun
Roffey CC A	3-6	The Windmill

Week 5 Round-up (19th October 2007) by Terry Thornton

Broadbridge Heath VC "A" inflicted the first defeat of the season on league champions The Railway, after sharing the singles matches BBHeath knocked their hosts off the rails winning all three doubles games to take the match 6 - 3. Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" took full advantage by thrashing local rivals Roffey Cricket Club "B,” Ron Clarke fired in his fourth 180 of the season in his teams 8 - 1 win. It was a different story for Roffey Social Clubs "C" team who went down to Holbrook Club 7 - 2, this gave Holbrook a first win & doubled their points tally for the season.

In division two leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "A" were thrashed by an in form BBHeath VC "B" side who have yet to lose. Peter Sands hit a 12 dart 401, including a 180. Horsham C&SC moved up to second following a fine 6 - 3 win at Roffey Cricket Club "A"


Division One Results
Gardeners	4-5	The Coot
Holbrook Club	7-2	Roffey S&SC C
The Railway	3-6	BBHeath VC A
Roffey S&SC B	8-1	Roffey CC B


Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	6-3	Roffey S&SC A
Rising Sun	5-4	The Foresters
Roffey CC A	3-6	Horsham C&SC

Week 4 Round-up (12th October 2007) by Terry Thornton

League leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" slipped to their first defeat of the season at the hands or BBHeath VC "A", the game was decided in the final leg of the night, both sides missed doubles to win the match before Heath captain Gary Kennard finally hit the double to take the game 5-4. Railway continued on the winning track coming from

2-0 down to win 7-2 at The Coot despite Matt Smith hitting his second maximum of the season. The Gardeners had a good 6-3 win at Roffey Social & Sports Club “C”. Holbrook Club stay firmly rooted to the foot of the table after going down 6-3 at Roffey Cricket Club “B”.

Division Two leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club “A” left The Rising Sun stuck to the bottom of the league after dishing out a 6-3 beating. Foresters stay in touch winning by the same score against Roffey Cricket Club “A”. In the game between the third & fourth placed teams Horsham C&SC came out on top over The Windmill winning 5-4.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	5-4	Roffey S&SC B
The Coot	2-7	The Railway
Roffey CC B	6-3	Holbrook Club
Roffey S&SC C	3-6	The Gardeners


Division Two Results
The Foresters	6-3	Roffey CC A
Horsham C&SC	5-4	The Windmill
Roffey S&SC A	6-3	The Rising Sun

The Coach House Withdraw From League by Terry Thornton

The Coach House have withdrawn from the league and all games played have been deleted from the league table.

Victory Cup First Round Round-up (5th October 2007) by Terry Thornton

Victory Cup holders Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" started the defence of the trophy they have won for the last two years by thrashing club colleagues Roffey Social & Sports Club "C" 8 - 1. Runners up for the last two years, BBHeath VC "A" brushed aside The Windmill, taking the first doubles match to secure a place in the last eight. League champions The Railway began their quest for cup glory with an easy 8 - 1 win over league newcomers The Rising Sun. The Coot reversed the score from the opening day fixtures to win their first game of the season and inflict the first defeat on division two leaders Roffey Social & Sports Club "A" by winning 6 - 3. Horsham C & SC had a fine 8 - 1 win over The Coach House, with Mick Reeve firing in a 180. The Foresters had the best win of the round by whitewashing Roffey Cricket Club "A" 9 - 0. The cricketers "B" team had a close fought game against BBHeath VC "B" winning 5 - 4. Only two teams from division two made it past the first round and the draw for the quarter finals has not been kind to them. The Foresters after beating one Roffey Cricket Club team must now face the other, and Horsham C & SC meet holders Roffey Social & Sports Club "B". Last year's division two champions The Coot have the daunting task of hosting division one champions The Railway. BBHeath VC "A" must visit either The Gardeners or Holbrook Club.


Victory Cup First Round Results
The Foresters	9-0	Roffey CC A
Gardeners	awaiting result	Holbrook Club
Horsham C&SC	8-1	Coach House
Railway	8-1	Rising Sun
Roffey CC B	5-4	BB Heath VC B
Roffey S&SC A	3-6	The Coot
Roffey S&SC B	8-1	Roffey S&SC C
Windmill	4-5	BB Heath VC A

Week 3 Round-up (28th September 2007) by Terry Thornton

Roffey Social & Sports Club "B" took full advantage of The Railway's inactivity to move to the top of the league, inflicting a 9 - 0 whitewash on The Holbrook Club, skipper Peter Wickersham checked out on 127 & Andy Mason hit a 180. Last years division two champions The Coot are having a torrid time after losing their third game on the trot, this time going down 7 - 2 at BBHeath VC "A", despite 180's for Trevor Tucker & Matt Smith. Peter Bedford hit a 100 out shot & a 180 for BBHeath. Roffey CC "B" had a good 6 - 3 win at The Gardeners.

Roffey S&SC "A" extended their lead at the top of division two after beating local rivals Roffey CC "A" 7 - 2. Horsham C&SC move into second spot after defeating The Foresters 6 - 3. Coach House slipped to their third successive loss, going down 7 - 2 at The Rising Sun. BBHeath VC "B" remain undefeated, beating The Windmill 5-4, helped by Nathan Nicholls 180. Pat Wilkins from BBHeath has set the highest finish for the ladies with a 63 out shot. Roffey Social & sports Club have donated a trophy for the highest finish of the season by a lady.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	7-2	The Coot
Gardeners	3-6	Roffey CC B
Roffey S&SC B	9-0	Holbrook Club


Division Two Results
Horsham C&SC	6-3	The Foresters
Rising Sun	VOID (7-2)	The Coach House
Roffey CC A	2-7	Roffey S&SC A
The Windmill	4-5	BBHeath VC B

Week 2 Round-up (21st September 2007) by Terry Thornton

The Railway continued their winning start to the season with a 8 - 1 win over Roffey S&SC "C", helped by a 180 from Doug Foster Hopkins and three 100 plus finishes from Tony Ayres, Brian Stevens & Andy Alderton. Ron Clarke hit his second & third 180's of the season and a 107 finish as Roffey S&SC "B" inflicted the second 6 - 3 defeat in as many weeks over The Coot. The Gardeners beat Holbrook Club 5 - 4 in the divisions only other fixture.

In what looks like being a closely fought division two Roffey S&SC "A" beat Horsham C&SC 6 - 3. Foresters are level on points after a fine 7 - 2 win over The Windmill. Roffey CC "A" are a point behind following their 6 - 3 win at The Coach House.


Division One Results
The Coot	3-6	Roffey S&SC B
Gardeners	5-4	Holbrook Club
Railway	8-1	Roffey S&SC C

Division Two Results
BBHeath VC B	5-4	Rising Sun
The Coach House	VOID (5-4)	Roffey CC A
The Foresters	7-2	The Windmill
Roffey S&SC A	6-3	Horsham C&SC

Week 1 Round-up (14th September 2007) by Terry Thornton

The Railway started the defence of their title with a 9-0 whitewash of newly promoted Holbrook Club. BBHeath VC "A" defeated another of the promoted teams, Roffey CC "B" 5-4, despite a 167 check out from Matt Smallwood. Both Roffey Social & Sports Club sides started the season with wins, the "C" team with a 6-3 win over last years Division Two winners The Coot & the "B's recorded a 7-2 win at the Gardeners with Ron Clarke firing in a 180.

In Division Two Horsham C&SC have started in fine form beating The Coach House 6-3, helped by Graham Light's 180, all the remaining games were close fought 5-4 wins, The Windmill over new team Rising Sun, BBHeath VC "B" at Roffey CC "A" and Roffey Social & Sports Club "A" over The Foresters.


Division One Results
BBHeath VC A	5-4	Roffey CC B
Gardeners	2-7	Roffey S&SC B
Railway	9-0	Holbrook Club
Roffey S&SC C	6-3	The Coot

Division Two Results
Horsham C&SC	VOID (7-2)	The Coach House
Rising Sun	4-5	The Windmill
Roffey CC A	4-5	BBHeath VC B
Roffey S&SC A	5-4	The Foresters