Gone but not forgotten

Skittlers that left us in 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeff Little. Jeff had been ill for awhile and died peacefully on 29th February with his family around him. Jeff was very well known in both skittling and racing families. He played for The Strollers for many years and ran charity skittles evenings at the Adam and Eve for the Riding for the Disabled and theHedge hog charity in Beckford. The Committee send their Heartfelt sympathy to Mo, his wife, and their children and Grandchildren.

R.I.P. 'Big fella'

Skittlers that left us in 2023

Nancy Fagan passed away on 4th January. She had been playing skittles since 1981 for St Gregory's Ladies and more recently for Wanderers Ladies. She was well known in the ladies divisions and was still playing at 96 years; and with her friendly nature could disarm even the most serious.

Skittlers that left us in 2022

It is with deep sadness that we hear that Gladys Wise passed away after a short illness.

It is with great sadness that I must let you know that our President – Tony Coleman, passed away on Tuesday November 22nd 2022.

Tony had suffered a stroke in September, from which he was making a good recovery until the beginning of November when he had another slight stroke. Following which Dr’s looked for the cause of his strokes, and the outcome was the discovery of Pancreatic Cancer.

Lesley, Tony’s wife, appreciates that many of you will know Tony personally, and asked that the news be shared, despite its utter sadness and shock at the speed of his passing.

Tony was a Founder Member of the Kraftsmen Skittle Team, started up with employees from Kraft, around 50 years ago – and in fact the only original member left in the team.

Despite retiring to Swindon, he loved skittles, both playing and being part of the Executive Committee.

He served as our Treasurer from 2000-2013, when he stood down and then served as our Vice President, until he took on the Presidency in 2019.

Tony was a familiar face ‘chalking the board’ during the Front Pin Tournaments, and being present at our Celebration Nights helping to present the trophies and Glass Mementoes.

Tony will be greatly missed in Skittle land.

Our thoughts and sympathies go to Lesley and All the Family; The Kraftsmen Skittle Team,

& All other skittling friends.

Charmian

Hon. Secretary

Skittlers that left us in 2020

Bryn Davies, Founder member of the Merrymakers Skittle team died 24th.January 2020

He started the team in the 1976/77 season, when they won division 15 title. He captained the side for many years, celebrating the Charities Cup win in 2003/04 season and finally making Premier 'A' in 2013/14 season and winning 6 titles en-route.

He will be greatly missed.

Skittlers that left us in 2019

Brian Dance was a skittler for 58 years and he was a much loved and respected player at

The Cheltenham Bus Company Skittles team. He also played for The Traction B's.

He spent most of his working life on the buses and it is a fitting tribute to his years of dedication that one of the new buses has been named after him. We lost our dear friend and team mate last year and he has left a hole that will never be filled.

Keith (Bernie) Matthews

1940-2019

Member of the Mackesons Skittle team.

Skittling for over 50 years

Playing for Whitbread Flyers and Mackesons.

Jack Surman

24th April 1949 - 9th December 2019