BELPER STRUTT CLUB FIRST UP INTO SIX RED SEMIS

STEVE BULLOCK took the decisive frame for STRUTT CLUB

BELPER STRUTT CLUB are the first team officially through to the semi final stages of the Bob McCartin Six Red Cup following their 5-2 home win over Matlock Golf Club in Group B,
Putting aside an indifferent start to their league title defence, Strutt were in no mood to slip up in the cup and convincing displays from Paul Jarrett, Wayne Shooter and Mark Newby soon had them in a commanding 3-0 lead.
Steve Bullock made victory a certainty with a black ball decider in the next before Graham Jones and Charlie Hodgkinson took the first of the scotch doubles legs for the visitors.
Jarrett and Newby took the next on the black but Tony Blant and Jones again notched what could yet be a vital point leaving Golf Club to face Edgefold No 1 in a winner takes all qualifier for the semis.

The last named earned a 5-2 success at Bolehill No 2 with Dave Martin taking both frames he contested in singles and pairs. Keith Robertson was involved in both scotch double successes for the home side.

Four of the five teams are still in contention going into the final round of games in Group A with Bolehill No 1 moving into top spot with a 5-2 triumph at Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1.
Ian Birks was victorious in all three frames he contested after Jamie Rowland had continued his undefeated run in league and cup for the hosts.

Alfreton No 2 moved up to second place with their own 5-2 verdict at Edgefold No 2. Tom Broughton and John Smith were undefeated on the night after Sam Lavelle had levelled early doors.
Rob Muxlow notched a run of 45 in his OMYA Cup singles qualifying win.

Bob McCartin Six Red Cup. Group A: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 2, Bolehill Institute No 1 5; Edgefold Matlock No 2 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 5. Group B: Belper Strutt Club 5, Matlock Golf Club 2; Bolehill Institute No 2 2, Edgefold Matlock No 1 5.
OMYA Cup qualifier: Rob Muxlow 2, Duncan Harwood 0.
Breaks: R Muxlow 45,25; K Rowland / A Beardsley 23 (sch dbls); T Douglas 22; I Birks 22; P Jarrett 22.

Group A                                    P       W      L       Pts
Bolehill Institute No 1                  3        2       1      14
Alfreton P Morewood No 2         3        2       1      11
Edgefold Matlock No 2               4        2       2       11
Alfreton P Morewood No 1         3        1       2      10
Matlock Club                               3        1       2      10

Group B                                   P       W      L       Pts
Belper Strutt Club                      3         2       1      14
Edgefold Matlock No 1              2          2       0       9
Matlock Golf Club                      2         1       1        8
Bolehill Institute No 2                 3         0       3        4

ROB AND TIM SECURE SECOND WIN FOR EDGEFOLD No 2

ROB DICKEN started and finished in style for EDGEFOLD No 2

THE tightest encounters of this weeks Joinery Joint Snooker League fixtures involved teams from the Amber Valley culminating in contrasting fortunes for those involved.
Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2, fresh from a maximum points haul the previous week travelled to Edgefold No 2 and twice levelled through Ryan Taylor and John Smith after reigning player of the year Rob Dicken (run of 21) and comeback king Tim Douglas had registered for the hosts.
And it was the home teams same winning pairing that just edged a tight doubles contest to record their second successive victory.

Alfreton No 1 came from 2-0 down as they entertained Matlock Golf Club with Graham Jones and Ian McKay (on the black) continuing their good recent form for the visitors.
High drama followed as father and son Kevin and Jamie Rowland each potted re-spotted blacks to level proceedings and then Jamie partnered veteran potter Ralph Edgson to a century points haul showcase in the concluding doubles.

Bolehill Institute No 1 drew level on points with Edgefold No 1 at the top after a 4-1 home win with Ricki Slack making breaks of 44 and 29 whilst the reliable Andy Russell registered for the vanquished.

And Belper Strutt Club opened their league account for the season, taking the first three frames against Matlock Club with Mark Newby (25 break) top scoring before Keith Manlove secured both frames he contested on the black (latterly in the doubles with Paul Holmes).

League week 6 results: Edgefold Matlock No 2 3, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 2; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 3, Matlock Golf Club 2; Bolehill Institute No 1 4, Edgefold Matlock No 1 1; Belper Strutt Club 3, Matlock Club 2.
Breaks: R Slack 44,29; A Beardsley 29; I McKay 21; R Dicken 21.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Bolehill Institute No 1       5        5       0      19
Edgefold Matlock No 1     6        3       3      19
Matlock Golf Club             5        3       2     16
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  5        4       1      16
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  5        2       3      12
Bolehill Institute No 2       5        2       3      10
Edgefold Matlock No 2     5        2       3       9
Matlock Club                    5        1       4        9
Belper Strutt Club            5        1       4        5
Leading breaks: R Slack 44; A Russell 38.
Leading wins: J Rowland 5/5; I McKay, S Zoppi & N Parkinson 4/4.

COMPETITION DRAWS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY

THE draws for the early rounds of the competitions were made recently.
As agreed by the committee, dates will be put on the matches again this season, though you can of course play them in advance of the set date by re-arranging with your opponent (see the contacts sheet, please give at least 48hrs notice and preferably more).
If absolutely necessary, you can re-schedule it within an extra 7 days, failing agreement you can apply to the match secretary for a further 7 days to play it.
If someone doesn't contact the opposition and then fails to show, they are eliminated obviously.
Matches to be played off the latest handicaps on the scheduled date of the ties (if any are delayed and handicaps change subsequently, the original match handicap will stand).
All players need to ensure they are paid up before playing their opening match. Any outstanding monies to be forwarded ASAP.

OMYA CUP (INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH)  First Round

Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - all off Scratch
Mon Dec 05: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v R Slack (Bolehill 1)
Mon Dec 05: S Bullock (Belper Strutt) v I Peacock (Bolehill 2)
Mon Dec 05: G Jones (Mat Golf Club) v M Gwynne-Jones (Bolehill 1)

CHRISTMAS SHOOTOUT NIGHT @ JAXX Q CLUB, BELPER

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28th @ 7.30pm -
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!
£5 entry all inc. for Individual, Speed & Scotch Doubles Comps (6 Reds)
Just turn up on the night (Draws to take place @ 7.30pm)
featuring The Alan Hopkinson Memorial Trophy, The Eddie Lomas Speed Snooker Challenge and The George Mills Scotch Doubles Trophy (all handicapped)
Come and give it a go if you haven't already, the more the merrier!
Now open to all past and present Darley Dale & District League players.

BOB McCARTIN SIX RED TEAM CUP - Semi Finals

Best of 7 Frames - 7.30pm
No player to play more than one singles or two scotch doubles per match
(Same pairing cannot be used twice in scotch doubles)

Tue Jan 03: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 v Matlock Golf Club
Wed Jan 04: Belper Strutt Club v Matlock Club

DENIS MORTON TROPHY (PAIRS HANDICAP) Quarter Finals
Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - Normal League Handicaps to apply
(All pairs dates to be confirmed dependent on six red semi finals)
TBA: J Rowland / S Mays (Alfreton 1) v J Smith / R Taylor (Alfreton 2)
Wed Jan 04: R Slack / K Robertson (Bhill) v A Russell / D Harwood (Edge 1)
Wed Jan 04: N Parkinson / R Muxlow (Edge 1) v G Jones / I McKay (Golf Club)
TBA: K Manlove / P Holmes (Mat Club) v A Haggarty / D Smith (Alf 2)

OPEN INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round
Best of 3 frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm (unless stated)
Mon Jan 09: N Parkinson (Edgefold 1) v R Muxlow (Edgefold 1)
Mon Jan 09: S Bullock (Belper Strutt) v K Munnelly (Bolehill 2)
Tue Jan 10: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v K Manlove (Matlock Club)
Tue Jan 10: K Robertson (Bolehill 2) v T Broughton (Alfreton PM 2)
Wed Jan 11:  D Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v R Slack (Bolehill 1)
Wed Jan 11:  P Holmes (Matlock Club) v D Harwood (Edgefold 1)
Wed Jan 11: R Dicken (Edgefold 2) v R Taylor (Alfreton PM 2)
Wed Jan 18: J Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v A Haggarty (Alfreton PM 2)

 "B" (INTERMEDIATE) INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round

Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm unless stated -
Normal League Handicaps to apply

Mon Jan 16: D Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v N Parkinson (Edgefold 1)

Wed Jan 18: K Manlove (Matlock Club) v R Taylor (Alfreton PM 2)
Other entries receive byes to second round

OMYA CUP (INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH)  Quarter Finals
Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - all off Scratch
Mon Jan 23: J Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v D Smith (Alfreton PM 2)
Mon Jan 23: G Jones (Mat Golf Clb) v K Robertson (Bolehill 2)
Mon Jan 23: S Bullock or I Peacock v R Muxlow (Edgefold 1)
Wed Jan 25: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v R Dicken (Edgefold 2)

ALFRETON CRANK UP THE PRESSURE WITH AWAY WIN

JAMIE ROWLAND maintained his unbeaten start

ALFRETON PALMER MOREWOOD No 1 scored an excellent 3-2 win at league leaders Edgefold No 1 to remain well in contention at the top of the Joinery Joint Snooker League after week five.
Ex-PJs cueman Paul Pilsworth took the opener with a hard fought 64-51 verdict before the unbeaten so far Jamie Rowland added the second 52-35.
Neil Parkinson maintained his own flawless record to pull one back but Kevin Rowland made sure of the victory in the next for the visitors with a win over home team powerhouse Andy Russell, who nevertheless notched the league's top break so far of 38 in the concluding doubles leg to reduce the scores to the minimum margin.

Matlock Golf Club moved to third place with a 5-0 scoreline over last seasons champs Belper Strutt Club who have yet to find their feet in this seasons league outings.
Ian McKay was in fine form, winning both his singles frames and the doubles with Graham Jones.

Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 were another team to gain maximum points with a 5-0 dismantling of Bolehill No 2 with Tom Broughton top scoring and Derek Smith (25 break) winning both his singles and doubles frames.

Edgefold No 2 opened their league account for the season in the other fixture, coming from 2-0 down to take the spoils at Matlock Club, for whom Graeme Wood had taken the opening frame.
Rob Dicken and Sam Lavelle won both frames they contested for the victors.

League week 5 results: Edgefold Matlock No 1 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 3; Matlock Golf Club 5, Belper Strutt Club 0; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 5, Bolehill Institute No 2 0; Matlock Club 2, Edgefold Matlock No 1 3.
Breaks: A Russell 38; D Smith 25.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Edgefold Matlock No 1     5        3       2      18
Bolehill Institute No 1       4        4       0      15
Matlock Golf Club             4        3       1     14
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  4        3       1      13
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  4        2       2      10
Bolehill Institute No 2       5        2       3      10
Matlock Club                    4        1       3        7
Edgefold Matlock No 2     4        1       3       6
Belper Strutt Club            4        0       4        2
Leading breaks: A Russell 38 & 36; S Zoppi 36.
Leading wins: J Rowland & N Parkinson 4/4; I McKay & S Zoppi 3/3.

STRUTT CLUB BOUNCE BACK INTO LIFE IN SIX RED CLASH

MARK NEWBY ... black ball clincher in opener

AFTER an unusally stuttering start this season, Belper Strutt Club sprung back into life with an excellent 6-1 triumph over Bolehill Institute No 2 in their second Bob McCartin Six Red Cup Group B fixture .
Mark Newby took a tight opener on the black and then the floodgates opened with Wayne Shooter, Steve Bullock and Paul Jarrett all piling on the pressure against the shell-shocked visitors.
Jarrett and Shooter made it a nap hand in the opening scotch doubles leg before Mick Bunting and Mark Sayer finally got their team on the scoreboard in the next.
But Bullock and Jarrett completed a noteworthy nights work by taking the decider.

Bolehill No 1 also bounced back from an opening week defeat in Group A with their own 6-1 win over the previously twice successful Edgefold No 2.
Ricki Slack and Mark Gwynne-Jones were both in winning form for the hosts while Sam Lavelle notched for the Matlock outfit.

And also in Group A, a tight encounter saw Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 team score their first win in the competition, 4-3 over Matlock Club.
Tom Broughton and Derek Smith compiled the highest scotch doubles break so far of 36 while John Smith and Ryan Taylor also notched a run of 26 to seal the match in frame six.
Paul Bryan was top scorer for the visitors.

Bob McCartin Six Red Cup results, Group A: Bolehill Institute No 1 6, Edgefold Matlock No 2 1; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 4, Matlock Club 3. Bye week: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1.
Group B: Belper Strutt Club 6, Bolehill Institute No 2 1; Matlock Golf Club v Edgefold Matlock No 1 postponed.
Breaks: T Broughton & D Smith 33; J Smith & R Taylor 26 (both scotch doubles).

Group A                                    P       W      L       Pts
Matlock Club                               3        1       2      10
Edgefold Matlock No 2               3        2       1        9
Bolehill Institute No 1                  2        1       1        9
Alfreton P Morewood No 1         2        1       1        8

Alfreton P Morewood No 2         2        1       1        6

Group B                                   P       W      L       Pts
Belper Strutt Club                      2         1       1       9
Matlock Golf Club                      1         1       0       6
Edgefold Matlock No 1              1         1       0       4
Bolehill Institute No 2                 2         0       2       2

ALFRETON CANT STOPPI ZOPPI AS BOLEHILL TAKE SPOILS

SIMON ZOPPI ... superlative display

THE two remaining unbeaten teams lined up against each other in this week's Joinery Joint Snooker League and it was Bolehill Institute No 1 who emerged with their record intact courtesy of a 3-2 win at Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1.

A tight opening frame went down to the wire before Colin Marchington sunk a difficult black cueing from out of the jaws of the middle pocket before Simon Zoppi produced a superlative display with breaks of 36 and 20 to make it 2-0.

Jamie Rowland looked on target to pull one back but was made to work hard when a run of 32 from the hitherto well adrift Ricki Slack put the frame in the balance but ultimately Rowland sunk the deciding black, albeit with the cue ball ending tantalisingly right on the edge of a baulk pocket.

However, Ian Birks made the game safe in the next with a steady performance before the home pairing of Kevin Rowland and the evergreen Ralph Edgson reduced the scoreline to the minimum margin.

The other matches to take place weren't quite so tight and both ended in 5-0 victories.

Bolehill No 2 took maximum points against Matlock Club with Ian Peacock (24 break) winning all three frames he contested after Keith Robertson had taken the opener on the black.

And Edgefold No 1 became the new leaders, going a point ahead at the top with their success at last season's champions Belper Strutt Club.

Andy Russell (30 break) was once again in fine form after Rob Muxlow had edged the opener for the visitors.

League week 4 results: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 2, Bolehill Institute No 1 3; Bolehill Institute No 2 5, Matlock Club 0; Belper Strutt Club 0, Edgefold Matlock No 1 5; Edgefold Matlock No 2 v Matlock Golf Club postponed.

Breaks: S Zoppi 36,20; R Slack 32; A Russell 30,27; I Peacock 24; K Robertson 21.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Edgefold Matlock No 1     4        3       1      16
Bolehill Institute No 1       4        4       0      15
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  3        2       1      10
Bolehill Institute No 2       4        2       2      10
Matlock Golf Club             3        2       1       9
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  3        1       2        5
Matlock Club                    3        1       2        5
Edgefold Matlock No 2     3        0       3       3
Belper Strutt Club            3        0       3        2
Leading breaks: A Russell & S Zoppi 36, T Broughton 35.
Leading wins: S Zoppi, R Muxlow, J Rowland & N Parkinson 3/3; R Slack, D Harwood & A Russell 3/4.

No 1 TEAM WIN EDGEFOLD DERBY MATCH TO GO SECOND

DUNCAN HARWOOD put EDGEFOLD No 1 ahead

WEEK three of the Joinery Joint Snooker League saw the two Edgefold teams clash on Dale Road and the No 1 team kept in touch with the leaders with a 4-1 defeat of the No 2 squad on Edge Road.
Duncan Harwood got the ball rolling in the opener with a 68-24 success before Rob Muxlow maintained the momentum defeating last seasons player of the year Rob Dickin 76-43, courtesy of a 28 break.
Sam Lavelle reduced the deficit in the next but Andy Russell (29 break) took his singles and the final doubles frame, partnering Muxlow, to ensure a healthy result.

Bolehill No 1 maintained the pace at the top with their own 4-1 win over last season's champs Belper Strutt Club.
Steve Bullock put the visitors ahead with a convincing 57-19 scoreline but from thereon in, the home team assumed control with three narrow frame margins before Ricki Slack and Mark Gwynne-Jones scored a more convincing verdict in the concluding doubles frame.

Matlock Golf Club repeated last week's win over Bolehill No 2 this time with 15 reds, having defeated them in the six red cup group stages previously.
Graham Jones top scored in a 4-1 triumph, though Ian Peacock and Keith Robertson took the concluding doubles frame to avoid the whitewash.

Matlock Club came away from Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 with a 3-2 success, with Paul Bryan notching the decisive third frame though Tom Broughton was in excellent nick for the hosts, with breaks of 35, 30 and 25 during the evening.
League week 3 results: Edgefold Matlock No 1 4, Edgefold Matlock No 2 1; Bolehill Institute No 1 4, Belper Strutt Club 1; Matlock Golf Club 4, Bolehill Institute No 2 1; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 2, Matlock Club 3.
Breaks: T Broughton 35,30,25; A Russell 29; R Muxlow 28.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Bolehill Institute No 1       3        3       0      12
Edgefold Matlock No 1     3        2       1      11
Matlock Golf Club             3        2       1       9
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  2        2       0        8
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  3        1       2        5
Bolehill Institute No 2       3        1       2        5
Matlock Club                    2        1       1        5
Edgefold Matlock No 2     3        0       3        3
Belper Strutt Club            2        0       2        2
Leading breaks: A Russell 36, T Broughton 35.
Leading wins: R Slack 3/3; ten players on 2/2.