Locals Ready To Take On Ledgends
DARTS players across
A special event on Saturday will pit
The price of entry for the competitions leading up to this weekend^s event at Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre went towards the appeal and all three major district leagues -
Matt Sheehan, event promoter, added that a shirt signed by all the national Premier League darts players, including Phil "The Power" Taylor and current world champion, John Part, would be raffled on the night to raise extra money for the appeal.
He explained there would also be the chance for a spectator to join in the action with an auction at the start of the night to select the final
He said: "People will have a great time. At the end of the day, it is pure entertainment and we are just there for a fun night of darts."
He added: "Now there is also a two for one special offer on some of the tickets on a first come, first served basis."
John Biles, secretary of the Kidderminster league, said that nine
The league raised £210 for the appeal and 18 competitors took part in the area final on Sunday, May 11, at the town^s HETA Working Men^s Club in
Mr Biles said: "I^m very pleased with the response. It was great to raise some money for the appeal and the legends night has made it really exciting in the league."
He added: "The players are quite confident they are going to win and if I were a gambling man I would bet on them."
The Stourport league raised £64 through four separate pub tournaments held in the town last Sunday.
Chairman Melvyn Bourne said: "Everyone who played had a good time and it all went smoothly. All the players can^t wait for the event."
Paul Walsh, secretary of Marston^s Bewdley Darts League, added that three players had been selected for the big night from his area.