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Finals Night & Presentations (19th April 2008) by Dave Miles

Charlie Johnstone Last Saturday at Roffey SSC, the League staged its final action of the season. It was Finals Night & the Presentations. The Singles Semis opened the evenings action, with BBHVC B's Charlie Johnstone (pictured) beating Jason Trott (Rising Sun), followed by Neil Smith (BBHVC) defeating Ron Clarke (Kings Arms, Horsham). In the Final held later in the evening, Johnstone took the Singles crown, defeating Smith 2-0. Smith partnered by Nigel Panton were then defeated in the Doubles Semis by Andy Mason & Ron Clarke. Johnstone who teamed up with Mick Short had earlier received a bye into the Final due to their opponents Tony Ayres & Nigel Wakefield failing to show. In the Final Mason & Clarke proved too strong for the BBHVC B duo, winning 2-1. In a close nail biting final, BBHVC came from behind to beat the Norfolk Arms 2-1. In the Trebles Final, Steve Collins defeated Pete Crossley in the Singles to give the Norfolk the lead, Kez Botting & Andy Gurr struck back for BBHVC by winning the Doubles leg beating Tim Rogers & Paul Williams to level the score, but Andy Gurr's well hit double in the deciding Treble leg clinched BBHVC's win. The Norfolk did eventually win a final, through Sue Rogers, she won a hard fought Ladies Singles Final 2-1 against Sue Mason of the Kings Arms (Horsham). In a final held earlier in the week, the Kings Arms (Horsham) took the Teams Fives trophy, beating Billingshurst's Kings Arms.

Doug Mason All the above winners & Runners Up received their awards from President Dave Miles & Dave Jenkins, along with Kings Arms & BBHVC A Division Champions & runners up respectably, Bedford & Southwater Club took the B Division honours, While BBHVC won the Jack Tofts Knock-Out Cup. The Rising Sun took the Mick Edwards Plate. A great 161 checkout from Doug Mason (pictured) (Kings Arms, (Horsham)) earned him the top finish award. Neil Smith hit the most 180's (five) to take the 180 trophy. Four players tied for the most wins in the A Division, with Tony Ayres winning the play-off, there was also a play-off for the B Division award, and that was won by Jason Trott. Finally the Norfolk B took their customary wooden spoon award to the biggest cheer of the evening. On the night, Ron Clarke (2), Charlie Johnstone & Nigel Panton all posted maximums, bringing a final tally of 42 struck throughout the season.


180's To Date		High Check-outs To Date
5 Neil Smith (BBHVC)		161 Doug Mason (Kings Arms)
3 Ron Clarke (Kings Arms)		152 Ron Clarke (Kings Arms)
3 Tim John (Bedford)		152 Doug Mason (Kings Arms)
3 Charlie Johnstone (BBHVC B)		144 Dave Ansell (Kings Arms B'hurst)
3 Dave Miles (BBHVC)		136 Bryan Light (Fountain)
2 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms B'hurst)		134 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms B'hurst)
2 Pete Crossley (BBHVC)		127 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms B'hurst)
2 Andy Mason (Kings Arms)		124 Andy Mason (Kings Arms)
2 Nigel Panton (BBHVC)		121 Gary Strong (Roffey SSC)
1 Dave Ansell (Kings Arms B'hurst)		120 Nigel Wakefield (Kings Arms B'hurst)
1 Jim Bain		115 Dave Marshall (Hare & Hounds B)
1 Matt Broadbent (Fountain)		114 Mick Dukta (Roffey SSC)
1 Graeme Brooker (Norfolk Arms)		113 Adrian Davey (BBHVC B)
1 Dave Bullen (BBHVC B)		113 Mick Short (BBHVC B)
1 John Dawes (BBHVC B)		113 Jason Trott (Rising Sun)
1 Adrian Dudman (Kings Arms B'hst)		111 Dave Fellowes (Rising Sun)
1 Matt Goldsworthy (Roffey SSC)		110 Mick Short (BBHVC B)
1 Andy Gurr (BBHVC)		110 Terry Thornton (Roffey SSC)
1 Tony Harris (Rising Sun)		108 Alan Wyatt (Kings Arms)
1 Larry Kavanah (Kings Arms)		107 Simon Tunmore (Plough)
1 Gary Kennard		106 Adrian Davey (BBHVC B)
1 Paula Lamb (Hare & Hounds)		106 Dave Miles (BBHVC)
1 Tim Rogers (Norfolk Arms)		105 Dave Bullen (BBHVC B)
1 Gary Strong (Roffey SSC)		105 Adrian Dudman (Kings Arms B'Hurst)
1 Nigel Wakefield (Kings Arms B'ht)		105 Nigel Wakefield (Kings Arms B'Hurst)
1 Pete Wickersham (BBHVC B)		104 Dave Bullen (BBHVC B)
		103 Andy Mason (Kings Arms)
		103 Matt North (Kings Arms Billingshurst)
		102 Dave Miles (BBHVC)
		102 Pete Wickersham (BBHVC B)
		101 Alan Wyatt (Kings Arms)
		100 Ron Clarke (Kings Arms)
		100 Anthony Covey (Norfolk B)
		100 Paul Williams (Norfolk Arms)

Jack Toft Cup & Mickey Edwards Ale Plate Finals (7th April 2008) by Dave Miles

The top two sides in the League, contested the Jack Tofts Knockout Cup Final at the Star in Roffey last Monday. Newly crowned Horsham 5's Champions the Kings Arms from Billingshurst were trying to clinch a unique double by taking the Cup as well as the league but BBHVC who narrowly lost out in the League had other ideas, and showed their intent by taking the opening Treble & Doubles games for a 2-0 early lead, Tony Ayres pulled one back for the Arms, but further wins for Kez Botting (pictured), Pete Crossley and Andy Gurr put the Broadbridge Heath side over the winning line, Adrian Dudman won the final game for the Billingshurst side but the Cup was already in BBHVC 's hands after a fine 5-2 win.

At Broadbridge Heath Club, the Mick Edwards Plate Final was held, featuring two B Division sides, the Plough from Lower Beeding & the Rising Sun. After the Trebles & Doubles it was tied at 1-1, but in the Singles the Rising Sun hit top form, wins for Rick Buckley, Lee Robertson, Jason Trott & Paul Zwoi clinched the Plate Cup, Simon Tunmore grabbed a consolation win for the Plough, but it was the Pondtail Road side who went home 5-2 winners.

Singles Competition (31st March 2008) by Dave Miles

Thirty-five players competed in the Men's Singles competition held at the Broadbridge Heath Village Club this week. Four players were trying to reach Finals night to be played on Saturday 19th April.

From the top half of the draw Ron Clarke of the Star, and BBHVC's Neil Smith won through. Clarke had beaten off the challenges from Graeme Brooker, Doug Mason and PDC star Tony Ayres, while Smith overcame Lee Robertson, Larry Kavanah & team-mate Pete Crossley. From the bottom half, Rising Sun's Jason Trott (pictured) and Charlie Johnstone representing BBHVC B qualified. Trott, playing in the B Division won through by beating Chris Hammond, Ben Williams & Nigel Wakefield. Johnstone qualified by beating Dave Bullen, Dave Ansell & Nigel Panton. On the night maximums were posted from Pete Crossley & Tony Ayres, while Graeme Brooker struck a fine 10 dart leg of double in 401.

Week 14 Round-up (17th March 2008) by Dave Miles

During the final week of League action, the Kings Arms from Billingshurst were crowned the Horsham 5's Champions, while the Bedford took the B Division title. Only two A Division games were played in the final week. Despite crashing 5-2 to the eventually runners up BBHVC, the Kings Arms did enough to clinch the A Division, while BBHVC finished just a point adrift after being awarded five points for their outstanding game with Roffey SSC. The Kings Arms from Horsham overcame the Hare & Hounds 6-1, but couldn't move any further up the table and finally finished fourth, a point behind third placed BBHVC B, the Hounds Jim Bain (pictured) struck a 180 but that was not enough to save the Cowfold side from being relegated.

In a nail biting finish to the B Division, the Bedford clinched promotion to the A Division, by beating the Rising Sun 6-1. They went on to take the title when nearest challengers Southwater Club could only beat bottom side Norfolk B 5-2, but that was enough to join the Bedford in the A Division next season. Both the Fountain & the Plough ended the season on a high note, when they posted 6-1 victories over the Hare & Hounds B and Rising Sun B respectably.

Four players tied for the top player in the A Division. Ron Clarke, Neil Smith, Tony Ayres & Adrian Dudman all recorded 10 victories from 12 games played, while in the B Division Jason Trott & Tim John posted 13 wins from 14 played.


A Division Results
BBHVC	5-2	Kings Arms Billingshurst
Hare & Hounds	1-6	Kings Arms


B Division Results
Fountain	6-1	Hare & Hounds B
Norfolk B	2-5	Southwater Club
Plough	6-1	Rising Sun B
Rising Sun	1-6	Bedford


A Division - Final League Table
Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	F	A	180s	Pts
1	Kings Arms Billingshurst	12	9	3	59	25	4	59
2	BBHVC	12	9	3	58	26	12	58
3	BBHVC B	12	9	3	52	32	5	52
4	Kings Arms	12	8	4	51	33	4	51
5	Roffey SSC	12	4	8	32	52	2	32
6	Norfolk Arms	12	3	9	25	59	2	25
7	Hare & Hounds	12	0	12	17	67	2	17


B Division - Final League Table
Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	F	A	180s	Pts
1	Bedford	14	11	3	69	29	3	69
2	Southwater Club	14	10	4	67	31	0	67
3	Fountain	14	11	3	63	35	1	63
4	Plough	14	9	5	56	42	0	56
5	Rising Sun	14	8	6	53	45	0	53
6	Hare & Hounds B	14	3	11	34	64	1	34
7	Rising Sun B	14	3	11	33	65	0	33
8	Norfolk B	14	1	13	17	81	0	17

Week 13 Round-up (10th March 2008) by Dave Miles

The A Division crown looks to be heading to the Kings Arms. The Billingshurst side have a 5 point lead over second placed BBHVC B, and still have a game to play while their nearest rival have completed their fixtures. The Kings Arms main threat seems to be from BBHVC, who are third and are 9 points adrift, with a possible two games to play, and this week they take on the leaders in Broadbridge Heath. Both the contenders had comfortable victories this week. Kings Arms beat the Hare & Hounds 7-0, this despite the Hounds Paula Lamb hitting her first 180 in a competitive game, while at the Norfolk Arms, the BBHVC beat the hosts 6-1, a maximum from Graeme Brooker was all to no avail for the Norfolk side. In the remaining game the Kings Arms (Star's) Doug Mason (pictured) struck a fine 152 finish, to help his side overcome Roffey SSC 4-3.

It's all to play for in the B Division. In the latest rounds of fixtures, the leaders Bedford crashed 5-2 to the Fountain, leaving the Southwater Club who beat the Rising Sun 6-1 just 1 point away in second place. The final games sees Bedford play the Rising Sun, while Southwater play the bottom side Norfolk B. The battle of the bottom two teams, went in favour of the Rising Sun B, who grabbed a rare win, when beating the Norfolk B 5-2, while the Plough from Lower Beeding also hit five, they beat the Hare & Hounds B 5-2.

Apart from Doug Mason's great 152 checkout, the Kings Arms' Tony Ayres hit a fine 134 finish during his sides 7-0 demolition of the Hare & Hounds.


A Division Results
Kings Arms	4-3	Roffey SSC
Kings Arms Billingshurst	7-0	Hare & Hounds
Norfolk Arms	1-6	BBHVC


B Division Results
Fountain	5-2	Bedford
Hare & Hounds B	2-5	Plough
Rising Sun B	5-2	Norfolk B
Southwater Club	6-1	Rising Sun

Doubles Competition (3rd March 2008) by Dave Miles

The League Doubles Competition was held at Broadbridge Heath Village Club and attracted a bumper entry of 26 pairs. BBHVC's Sussex star Neil Smith (pictured) is proving to be the man in form, as he struck his fourth & fifth maximums of the season on his way to the Semi-Finals to be held in April. Smith partnered by Nigel Panton, had earlier seen off the challenges of BBHVC team-mates Kez Botting & Andy Gurr, then Ian Homewood & John Dawes in the quarter-finals. Joining them in the semis, will be Andy Mason & Ron Clarke of the Star, they came through by beating Roffey's Gary Strong & Andy Spink, and then ended the hopes of the young Southwater duo of Ashley & Chris Hammond. Also through are the PDC star Tony Ayres of the Kings Arms Billingshurst who teamed up with Nigel Wakefield to see off BBHVC B's Dave Bullen & Pete Wickersham, and then the father & son duo of John & Steven Hindle of the Southwater Club. The final qualifiers were the pairing of Charlie Johnstone & Mick Short, the BBHVC B duo came through, defeating the Rising Sun's Matt Peskett & Tim Street, then Dave Ansell & Adrian Dudman from the Kings Arms Billingshurst. Short & Wakefield celebrated there Semi-Finals places by hitting 113 & 120 checkouts respectably.

Jack Tofts Cup Semi-Finals Review (25th February 2008) by Dave Miles

An exciting Jack Tofts Cup final is in prospect after the two favourites were kept apart in the Semi-Finals held at the Star in Roffey. Southwater Club skipper Steve Hindle made the draw, and he duly pitted his side against BBHVC, while the Kings Arms of Billingshurst drew the Norfolk Arms.

Board one saw B Division Southwater, despite some excellent play from their young team succumb to their vastly more experienced rivals 7-0, Sussex stars Neil Smith, Pete Crossley & Kez Botting, along with Dave Miles, Nigel Panton (pictured) & Andy Gurr didn't allowed the Southwater Club into the match, although Steve Hindle and Ben Ferguson did manage to grab a couple of legs in their singles. Pete Crossley notched the only maximum scored on the night in celebration of his sides Final place.

On board two, in a repeat of last years Mick Edwards Plate Final, the Norfolk Arms again couldn't beat the Kings Arms. The Billingshurst outfit proved too strong, helped by PDC stars Tony Ayres & Dave Ansell and ably supported by Nigel Wakefield, Matt North and Skipper Adrian Dudman they ran out comfortable 6-1 winners. Norfolk's solidarity point came in the Doubles, when Paul Williams & Graham Brooker claimed the highly prized scalps of Ayres & Wakefield. Kings Arms, Matt North hit a 103 checkout, the only 100+ finish on the night.


Jacks Tofts Cup Semi-Finals Results
BBHVC	7-0	Southwater Club
Kings Arms Billingshurst	6-1	Norfolk Arms

Week 12 Round-up (18th February 2008) by Dave Miles

With only a few League games remaining this season, it still remains uncertain who will be crowned Horsham 5's Champions. Billingshurst's Kings Arms look favourites as they have two games in hand over the leaders BBHVC B, and are just two points adrift. They inflicted a 5-2 beating on the Horsham Kings Arms severely denting their chances of winning, Andy Mason (pictured) & Ron Clarke both struck maximums but all to no avail for the Horsham side who now have a nine point gap between themselves. BBHVC B ended their season on a high defeating Roffey SSC 6-1 to stay top, while the bottom two clashed at the Hare & Hounds, with victory going to the Norfolk Arms 5-2 over their hosts.

In form Tim John still remains unbeaten after 12 games, he won his singles against the Hare & Hounds B and also hit his third 180 of the season as he led the Bedford to a 5-2 victory and strengthen their hold on the B Division title. Nearest rivals Southwater Club, suffered a setback when losing 5-2 at the Fountain. Both the Plough & Rising Sun comfortably beat Norfolk B & Rising Sun B 6-1 respectably to remain in mid table.


A Division Results
BBHVC B	6-1	Roffey SSC
Hare & Hounds	2-5	Norfolk Arms
Kings Arms Billingshurst	5-2	Kings Arms


B Division Results
Bedford	5-2	Hare & Hounds B
Fountain	5-2	Southwater Club
Norfolk B	1-6	Plough
Rising Sun	6-1	Rising Sun B

Week 11 Round-up (11th February 2008) by Dave Miles

The latest rounds of games in the League, saw Broadbridge Heath Village Club B go top following their 4-3 victory over the Star [formally the Kings Arms]. Ron Clarke and PDC player Andy Mason who struck a 180, earned wins for the Star in the Singles, but Mick Short (pictured), Ady Davey and Pete Wickersham won the game for BBHVC B with good all round performances. The Kings Arms from Billingshurst look firm favourites to clinch the Championship after their 6-1 trouncing of the Norfolk Arms, leaving them one point adrift of the leaders, but they do have two games in hand. Adrian Dudman shot the weeks best checkout a modest 105 for the Billingshurst side. Reigning Champions BBHVC lost ground on the top two following their game with Roffey SSC, which failed to take place.

The top two clashed in the B Division at the Southwater Club. Leaders Bedford extended their lead over their hosts Southwater to two points after they beat them 4-3 in a thriller. Southwater Club started brightly, winning both the Trebles and Doubles games to go 2-0 up, the Bedford hit back though James Westrip, Tim Street & Tim John, John Hindle levelled for 3-3, the final single pitted Bedford's Skipper Matt Peskett against 15 year old Chris Hammond, Peskett's experience told in the end as he held out for a 2-1 win, ensuring the Bedford stay top. Third placed Fountain could only beat the Rising Sun B 4-3, therefore failing to claw back on the Bedford's lead, and fourth placed Rising Sun were beaten 4-3 by the Plough to drop further off the pace. The battle between the bottom two, ended with victory for the Hare & Hounds B over the Norfolk B 5-2, their wins moves them out of the bottom two.


A Division Results
BBHVC B	4-3	Kings Arms
Norfolk Arms	1-6	Kings Arms Billingshurst


B Division Results
Hare & Hounds B	5-2	Norfolk B
Plough	4-3	Rising Sun
Rising Sun B	3-4	Fountain
Southwater Club	3-4	Bedford

Micky Edwards Ale Plate Semi-Finals Review (4th February 2008) by Dave Miles

The league staged the Semi-Finals of the Micky Edwards Plate at the Southwater Club, a competition for all First Round losers from the Jack Tofts Cup.

Both the Hare & Hounds A & B sides were kept apart in the draw, but that’s where the luck ended for the Cowfold's sides. Firstly the B's went down 6-1 to their near neighbours the Plough from Lower Beeding with Lee Marshall being their only points winner, while good wins from Mark Webber, Phil Harrison, Simon Tunmore & Steve Whyte in the Singles proved too good for the Hounds B.

The second semi saw B Division Rising Sun cause a upset by beating the Hounds A side from the A Division 5-2. Tony Harris making a rare appearance this season struck a 180 for the Sun, and this urged on himself & team mates Rick Buckley & Jason Trott (pictured) to Singles victories to clinch a place in April's Final.

In an A Division fixture that was brought forward, BBHVC B overcame Norfolk Arms 6-1, on form for the Broadbridge side were Charlie Johnstone, Ady Davey, Mick Short & Pete Wickersham, with Norfolk's sole point coming from Steve Collins.


Mickey Edwards Ale Plate Semi-Finals Results
The Plough	6-1	Hare & Hounds B
Rising Sun	5-2	Hare & Hounds A


A Division Result
BBHVC B	6-1	Norfolk Arms

Trebles Competition (28th January 2008) by Dave Miles

The League staged it's Trebles Competition at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, with over 40 players taking part . Two qualifiers were needed to contest the Final on Finals night in April. BBHVC produced the first finalists, with Kez Botting (pictured), Pete Crossley & Andy Gurr, they had earlier beaten Tony Ayres, Nigel Wakefield & Adrian Dudman of the Billingshurst King Arms in the Semis. Meeting them in April's final will be the surprise treble from the Norfolk Arms, Paul Williams, Steve Collins & Graeme Brooker, they beat Ian Homewood, Dave Bullen & Charlie Johnstone [ BBHVC B ] in the semis, and earlier saw off the challenge from another BBHVC B trio of John Dawes, Ady Davey & Pete Wickersham. Although no 180s were registered, Dave Miles poked out on 106 for the only 100+ checkout.

Week 10 Round-up (21st January 2008) by Dave Miles

Sussex star Neil Smith (pictured) struck his third 180 of the season for BBHVC last Monday to help his team go top of the A Division as the Broadbridge Heath side beat their B team 5-2, the B's Dave Bullen hit a 104 checkout for some consolation. But surprise of the night came at the Norfolk Arms, where the struggling hosts beat high flying Kings Arms from Horsham 4-3, heroes for the Norfolk were Steve Collins, Paul Williams & Tim Rogers who all won their singles, Collins & Rogers teamed up with Mark Beckwith to win the Trebles Game. Roffey SSC grabbed a narrow 4-3 win at the Hare & Hounds, helped by a 114 checkout from Mick Dukta.

It's tight at the top of the B Division, with the Bedford leading by one point from the Southwater Club. Tim John notched his second maximum of the season to help the Bedford to a 6-1 victory over Rising Sun B, John also tops the B Division most wins tables with 10 victories from 10 games. Southwater have the easier run in to the season and with young stars Ashley & Chris Hammond in great form, the Bedford must be looking over their shoulders, Southwater Club beat the Hare & Hounds B 5-2 in their latest outing, although Dave Marshall did hit a fine 115 finish for the Hounds, while at the Rising Sun, the hosts comfortably beat Norfolk B 6-1, with Jason Trott keeping up his 100% unbeaten record. The Plough from Lower Beeding continue their good form by beating the Fountain 4-3, helped by Phil Harrison & Steve Whyte who were in great form.


A Division Results
BBHVC	5-2	BBHVC B
Hare & Hounds	3-4	Roffey SSC
Norfolk Arms	4-3	Kings Arms


B Division Results
Bedford	6-1	Rising Sun B
Fountain	3-4	Plough
Rising Sun	6-1	Norfolk B
Southwater Club	5-2	Hare & Hounds B

Week 9 Round-up (14th January 2008) by Dave Miles

An exciting finish to the season looks sure to happen as only six points separate the top four teams in the A Division after this week's matches. The Kings Arms from Billingshurst lead by two points following their 6-1 victory over bottom side Hare & Hounds, while BBHVC ended the Star [formally Kings Arms] unbeaten record winning 4-3. Both the teams Captains shot 100+ finishes during the game, Andy Mason (pictured) struck a 124 for the Star, while Dave Miles hit a 102 for BBHVC. BBHVC B pounded Roffey SSC 6-1 to keep in touch with the top three.

Its neck and neck also in the B Division, with the Bedford's solidarity 180 separating them from the Southwater Club. Both teams suffered mixed fortunes last Monday, leaders Bedford were beaten for only the second time 4-3 by the Plough from Lower Beeding, the Plough had early in the season inflicted the Bedford's only other defeat, so the Bedford will be glad to see the back of the Plough for this season. Southwater Club beat the improving Rising Sun B 4-3, while third placed Fountain beat bottom side Norfolk B 5-2. The Rising Sun could only beat the Hare & Hounds B 4-3, leaving them 10 points adrift of the promotion places in fourth place.


A Division Results
BBHVC B	6-1	Hare & Hounds
Kings Arms	3-4	BBHVC
Roffey SSC	1-6	Kings Arms Billingshurst


B Division Results
Hare & Hounds B	3-4	Rising Sun
Norfolk B	2-5	Fountain
Plough	4-3	Bedford
Rising Sun B	3-4	Southwater Club

Week 8 Round-up (7th January 2008) by Dave Miles

Both the Kings Arms Billingshurst & BBHVC took advantage of A Division leaders Kings Arms having a bye to move above them in the table. The Billingshurst side take top spot because of their better wins record, they had a superb 5-2 victory over BBHVC B, for whom John Dawes poked in a 180, but Dave Ansell's 144 checkout helped the Arms winning cause. Level on pts with the new leaders are BBHVC, they trounced the Hare & Hounds 7-0, helped by maximums from Nigel Panton & Dave Miles, with Miles hitting his 3rd of the season. Roffey's Gary Strong (pictured) notched a 180 during his sides 4-3 win at the Norfolk Arms.

The top two in the B Division are just separated by one point after this week's matches. The Bedford head the table following a clean sweep against the bottom side Norfolk B winning 7-0, hot on their heels are the fast improving Southwater Club, they beat the Plough 6-1 helped by solid performances from young brothers Ashley & Chris Hammond, but star of the evening was young Hannah Page, she posted a great 174 [T20,T20,T18], and then poked out on a double to win her Doubles game. The Top two have opened up a comfortable cushion from 3rd placed Fountain who beat 4th placed Rising Sun 5-2. The battle of the Basement sides went in favour of the Hare & Hounds B with a 4-3 win over the Rising Sun B, making it a bad night all round for the Sun's two teams.

Also played this week was a Mick Edwards Cup tie, which had been postponed earlier, and again the Rising Sun B ended up the losing side, as they bowed out of the Competition 4-3 to the Hare & Hounds.


A Division Results
BBHVC	7-0	Hare & Hounds
Kings Arms Billingshurst	5-2	BBHVC B
Norfolk Arms	3-4	Roffey SSC


B Division Results
Hare & Hounds B	4-3	Rising Sun B
Norfolk B	0-7	Bedford
Rising Sun	2-5	Fountain
Southwater Club	6-1	Plough


Mickey Edwards Ale Plate Quarter-Finals Result
Rising Sun B	3-4	Hare & Hounds

Flying Pairs (17th December 2007) by Dave Miles

Despite a poor turnout, the last event of 2007 still proved a success. The Flying Pairs produced some great darts, including two maximums from Pete Wickersham & Dave Miles (pictured). The qualifiers for next April's final's night were Alan Wyatt [ Kings Arms ] & Mick Short [ BBHVC B ], they had earlier beaten Rick Buckley/Gary Strong and Ady Davey/Andy Spink on the way to the final. In April's Final they will meet the BBHVC B duo of Dave Bullen & John Dawes, who saw off the challenges from Gary Kennard/Pete Wickersham and Dave Miles/Andy Mason.

Jack Tofts Cup Quarter-Finals Review (10th December 2007) by Dave Miles

In the Jack Tofts Cup Quarter-Finals all four ties ended 4-3, reigning Cup holders BBHVC went through by beating their B side, Neil Smith clinched their semi-final place when defeating Ian Homewood in the deciding game. A Division leaders Kings Arms from Horsham crashed out to their namesakes from Billingshurst, while the Norfolk Arms beat last seasons runners up the Fountain, but the shock of the round came at the Southwater Club, the B Division side spurred on by Ashley & Chris Hammond. John & Steven Hindle put out A Division opposition Roffey SSC to book their semi-final place.


Jack Tofts Cup Quarter-Finals Results
BBHVC B	3-4	BBHVC
Fountain	3-4	Norfolk Arms
Kings Arms	3-4	Kings Arms (Billingshurst)
Roffey SSC	3-4	Southwater Club

Mickey Edwards Ale Plate Quarter-Finals Review (10th December 2007) by Dave Miles

Only two ties were played in the Mick Edwards Plate and both ended in 5-2 victories for the Hare & Hounds B who beat Norfolk B, and the Rising Sun who saw off B Division leaders Bedford. Rising Sun B's match with the Hare & Hounds was postponed, while the Plough received a bye to the semis.


Mickey Edwards Ale Plate Quarter-Finals Results
Bedford	2-5	Rising Sun
Hare & Hounds B	5-2	Norfolk B
Rising Sun B	P-P	Hare & Hounds

Week 7 Round-up (3rd December 2007) by Dave Miles

The League reached its halfway stage this week. The Kings Arms of Horsham lead the A Division, with Billingshurst's Kings Arms two points adrift, both the BBHVC teams are a further two pts off the pace, while the Hare & Hounds are currently in the relegation spot. Billingshurst's Kings Arms ended the 1st half with a brilliant 6-1 trouncing of reigning Champions BBHVC [formally the Coot], Dave Ansell [Kings Arms] & Dave Miles [BBHVC] (pictured) both notched maximums. The Hare & Hounds suffered a 6-1 beating in Horsham as the new leaders Kings Arms ended the year on a high. BBHVC B struggled to beat the Norfolk Arms 4-3, wins in the singles for John Dawes, Ian Homewood & Ady Davey helped them over the winning line.

In the B Division, the Bedford lead the way by one point from Southwater Club at the top. Bedford's latest win came against the Rising Sun, unbeaten Tim Street [Bedford] & Jason Trott [Rising Sun] preserved their records as the Sun went down 5-2, while at the Southwater Club, the hosts posted a 7-0 whitewash over bottom side Norfolk B. The Fountain end the first half in third place after their 5-2 victory at the Hare & Hounds over the Hounds B team, John Haynes & Norman Chacksfield were the Hounds points scorers. Rising Sun B recorded their second win of the season when beating Lower Beeding's Plough 4-3, heroes for the Sun were Stuart Worsfold, Jon Kendall & Phil Tyrell.


A Division Results
Kings Arms	6-1	Hare & Hounds
Kings Arms Billingshurst	6-1	BBHVC
Norfolk Arms	3-4	BBHVC B

B Division Results
Bedford	5-2	Rising Sun
Hare & Hounds B	2-5	Fountain
Rising Sun B	4-3	Plough
Southwater Club	7-0	Norfolk B

Week 6 Round-up (26th November 2007) by Dave Miles

In the penultimate round of fixtures before the halfway point in the League, there was a distinct lack of highlights around the boards. But BBHVC did go top of the A Division after their 7-0 trouncing of the Norfolk Arms, a defeat that drops the Arms into the relegation spot. Horsham's Kings Arms beat Roffey SSC 5-2 to stay second, Roffey's Terry Thornton shot a 110 finish as some consolation, while long time leaders BBHVC B dropped down to third following their bye. Billingshurst's Kings Arms helped by victories in the Singles by Tony Ayres, Nigel Wakefield (pictured), Dave Ansell & skipper Adrian Dudman beat the Hare & Hounds 5-2 to lie a close fourth.

Team mates Tim John & Matt Peskett remain undefeated with 6 wins from 6, that form has helped the Bedford to the top of the B Division, last Monday the Bedford produced a good all round performance to beat the Fountain

4-3. Southwater Club stay 2nd despite losing 4-3 at the Rising Sun, for whom Jason Trott remains unbeaten, while Simon Tunmore's 107 checkout helped the Plough to a 4-3 victory over the Hare & Hound B. Finally the Rising Sun B recorded their first ever win, they took both the Trebles & Doubles games, and then wins in the Singles for Dave Beech, Phil Tyrell & Stuart Worsfold clinch a fine 5-2 win over the Norfolk B.


A Division Results
BBHVC	7-0	Norfolk Arms
Hare & Hounds	2-5	Kings Arms Billinghurst
Roffey SSC	2-5	Kings Arms

B Division Results
Fountain	3-4	Bedford
Norfolk B	2-5	Rising Sun B
Plough	4-3	Hare & Hounds B
Rising Sun	4-3	Southwater Club

Team 5s Competition (19th November 2007) by Dave Miles

The Kings Arms from Horsham will meet the Kings Arms of Billingshurst in the final of the Team 5s Competition to be held at the Roffey SSC next April. Horsham's Kings Arms represented by Andy & Doug Mason, Larry Kavanah, Alan Wyatt & Ron Clarke progressed to the final by beating Roffey SSC 2-0, and in the Semis again winning 2-0, against the Rising Sun B who had earlier beaten their A side 2-1.

Billingshurst's Kings Arms team of Tony Ayres, Nigel Wakefield, Matt Hoyte, Dave Ansell & Adrian Dudman beat off the challenges from the Norfolk Arms 2-0 and in the semis Broadbridge Heath Village Club B 2-1, the Village Club B had earlier beaten their A team [ formally the Coot ] the reigning Champions 2-1.

Week 5 Round-up (12th November 2007) by Dave Miles

Things are hotting up in both A & B Divisions after the latest rounds of fixtures. A Division leaders BBHVC B stay top after a narrow 4-3 win over Roffey SSC, their win was helped by in form Charlie Johnstone (pictured) who struck a 180, and two big 113 & 106 checkouts from Adrian Davey. Having played a game more, BBHVC B will be looking over their shoulders next Monday as Horsham's unbeaten Kings Arms play their game in hand. Last Monday the Horsham side beat the Kings Arms from Billingshurst in another tight game 4-3, while in the single of the night Ron Clarke ended Tony Ayres unbeaten record by winning 2-0, although Ayres did respond with a maximum. Norfolk Arms finally posted a win when they beat the Hare & Hounds again by a 4-3 scoreline, with the Arms winning heroes being Steve Collins, Graeme Brooker & Tim Rogers.

The Bedford took advantage of the Fountain's game against Southwater Club being postponed to climb above them to the top of the B Division, with only one defeat behind them, the Bedford are proving a difficult side to beat, as the Hare & Hounds B found out during their 6-1 thumping in Cowfold. The Rising Sun are putting a good run together after beating their B side 4-3 and move into the top two, wins in the Trebles and Doubles were shared, but wins for Jason Trott, debutant Rick Buckley & Lee Robertson saw the A's home, with Phil Tyrell & Jon Rendall grabbing the B's wins. After last weeks superb victory, the Norfolk B came crashing back down to earth with a thump, losing 7-0 to the Plough in Lower Beeding.


A Division Results
Kings Arms	4-3	Kings Arms Billingshurst
Norfolk Arms	4-3	Hare & Hounds
Roffey SSC	3-4	BBHVC B

B Division Results
Hare & Hounds B	1-6	Bedford
Plough	7-0	Norfolk B
Rising Sun	4-3	Rising Sun B
Southwater Club	5-2	Fountain

Week 4 Round-up (5th November 2007) by Dave Miles

Broadbridge Heath Village Club B lost their 100% record last Monday when they were beaten 4-3 at the Kings Arms in Horsham in a close fought game. Both sides were level after the opening Treble & Doubles, but wins for Ron Clarke (pictured) and Doug & Andy Mason in the Singles put the hosts over the winning line, Ian Homewood & John Dawes made the scoreline more respectable for BBHVC B to enabled them to stay top of the A Division. Level on points at the top are BBHVC A after they easily overcame Roffey SSC 6-1, the reliable Gary Strong earning Roffey their single point and checking out on a 121. Billingshurst's Kings Arms also won 6-1, big wins for Nigel Wakefield, Tony Ayres, Adrian Dudman & Matt North proved too strong for the Norfolk Arms, although Tim Rogers did hit a consolation 180.

The Fountain remain unbeaten in the B Division with four consecutive victories, the latest being 7-0 over the Rising Sun B a win that moves them top of the table. Both the Bedford & Rising Sun have the same points but have lost a game, but both sides did win last week, the Bedford ended Southwater Club's good run winning 5-2, while the Rising Sun beat the Plough 4-3, Tom Potter, Matt Hammond & James Ulloa won their singles for the Plough, but Jason Trott , Dave Fellowes and victories in both trebles & doubles saw the hosts home, a 111 checkout was also posted by Fellowes, the best of the week. Norfolk B moved off the foot of the table following a rare win, they overcame the Hare & Hounds B in a nail biting finish 4-3, wins for Steve Pollard & Ant Covey in the Doubles, followed by wins in the Singles for Sue Rogers, Covey & Pollard ensured their victory.


A Division Results
BBHVC	6-1	Roffey SSC
Kings Arms	4-3	BBHVC B
Kings Arms Billingshurst	6-1	Norfolk Arms

B Division Results
Bedford	5-2	Southwater Club
Fountain	7-0	Rising Sun B
Norfolk B	4-3	Hare & Hounds B
Rising Sun	4-3	Plough

Jack Tofts Cup First Round Review by Dave Miles

The opening round of this seasons Jack Tofts Knockout Cup held in memory of the popular Horsham darts legend failed to produce any major shocks, with all the top sides safely progressing through to the Second Round.

Reigning Cup holders BBHVC (formally the Coot) were hosts to B Division Rising Sun, and eased through 6-1, with the Suns Dave Fellowes putting his dartitis behind him to beat Sussex ace Kez Botting for their solidarity game. Another 6-1 scoreline had Billingshurst's Kings Arms beat another B Division opponent in the Hare & Hounds B, with the Hounds only point being won by Dave Marshall, while the Arms Nigel Wakefield (pictured) produced the best effort of the night with a 105 finish. Veteran Jim Bain was the Hare & Hounds only winner during his sides 6-1 defeat by the Kings Arms Horsham in the all A Division clash. Young Matt Broadbent registered his first ever 180 for the Fountain as the Roffey based side beat near neighbours Rising Sun B 5-2, while at the Norfolk Arms, the hosts proved too strong for the Plough winning 7-0 making it the best win of the First Round, a 100 checkout from Paul Williams helped their win. B Division leaders Southwater Club's good form continues in the Cup with a 5-2 victory over Norfolk B.


First Round Results
BBHVC	6-1	Rising Sun
Bedford	0-7	BBHVC B
Hare & Hounds	1-6	Kings Arms
Kings Arms Billingshurst	6-1	Hare & Hounds B
Norfolk Arms	7-0	Plough
Rising Sun B	2-5	Fountain
Southwater Club	5-2	Norfolk B

Week 3 Round-up (22nd October 2007) by Dave Miles

There were five maximums struck around the boards during last Mondays games. In the pick of the weeks games, the top two in the A Division clashed at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre where three 180s were hit, two for Neil Smith and one for Andy Gurr, but they proved to be all in vain for BBHVC as they slipped to a 4-3 defeat by their B side. Despite losing the Trebles & Doubles, the B's came good in the Singles with solid performances from Charlie Johnstone (pictured), Ian Homewood, John Dawes & Dave Bullen, the A's Andy Gurr took the final Single to keep the scores respectable. Broadbridge B now top the Division by 3pts. Horsham's Kings Arms completed a resounding 7-0 humping of Norfolk Arms helped by a maximum from Larry Kavanah & a great 170 double in shot from Ron Clarke, leaving the Roffey side propping up the Division. Roffey SSC proved too strong for the Hare & Hounds, winning their game 5-2.

The Bedford's Tim John struck a 180 during his teams emphatic 6-1 beating of the Rising Sun B, John along with Matt Peskett, Tim Street & James Westrip won their singles to put the Bedford over the winning line, while the Sun's only point came via Phil Tyrells deadly arrows. The Rising Sun A made up for their B 's defeat by trouncing Norfolk B 7-0, leaving them and the Bedford 2nd & 3rd in the table. Leading the B Division by 2pts are Southwater Club, they have a 100% record after three games, winning this week 6-1 against visitors Hare & Hound B. Another team boasting an 100% record are the Fountain, they went to the Plough in Lower Beeding and triumphed 4-3, helped by wins in the singles from Bryan Light, Paul Eggleton & Geoff Broadbent.


A Division Results
BBHVC B	4-3	BBHVC
Kings Arms	7-0	Norfolk Arms
Roffey SSC	5-2	Hare & Hounds

B Division Results
Norfolk B	0-7	Rising Sun