The Chelmsford League Committee were saddened to learn of the passing of John Jennings (1938-2024). John who was 85 played in Braintree league and was a qualified umpire and will be best remembered by the Chelmsford League for his many appearances at finals night assisting Arthur Clark with the umpiring. Our condolences to his son Richard who played in the Chelmsford league for many years and the rest of his family.

David Gatheral completed what must be a rare feat on Monday night when playing six individual matches across two different divisions at two different venues. Gatheral was the only Danbury C player to attend the fixture at Chelmsford B and following his three singles matches he dashed to Old Chelmsfordians where he competed in another three singles matches for Danbury D. Six individual matches, four wins - great stuff David!

Evie Knaapen, 13, added the Women’s singles title to the haul of trophies she had already collected at the C&DTTL Annual Championships while Matthew Mulley continued his unbeaten league form to lift both the Men’s singles and Men's doubles trophies.

Danbury D’s 7-3 victory over leaders Chelmsford C coupled with third placed Writtle C’s 6-4 win over second placed Hatfield Peverel A blew the division two title race wide open with the top four teams now separated by a mere seven points.

Click on the link below for the Programme for Finals Night which will be held tomorrow evening, Monday 15 January 2024, at the Old Chelmsfordians. The first match will start at 7.30pm.

Impressive performances by a number of Junior players led by Alesha Ellis-Austin (16), Evie Knaapen (13) and Harry Chivers (17) were the talking point of this year’s C&DTTL annual championships. Ellis-Austin and Knaapen won through to the Women’s final to be played on ‘Finals Night’ and also captured the Women’s doubles title, Knaapen was also one half of the Mixed doubles winners while Chivers advanced to the Men’s semi-finals (also to be played on ‘Finals Night’) and won the Hard Bat event.

Martin's funeral will be at St Mary's Church Woodham Ferrers at 2 pm on Wednesday 24th January 2024. Anyone who knew Martin as either a team mate or opponent is welcome to attend. There will be refreshments after the service which all are also welcome to come along to, however you are asked to contact John Knights on 01245 320503 if you would like to attend so that the correct catering arrangement can be made.

The Chelmsford League Committee were saddened to learn of the passing of Martin Knights between Xmas and New Year. Martin played regularly over the years for Danbury in the Chelmsford League but was more known as a player for Stow Maries in the Burnham League and also as Treasurer to the Burnham League for 25 years.

Excitement is high in households across the region as the C&DTTL annual championships sponsored by F&S Energy kicks off on Thursday 4th January 2024 at Anglia Ruskin University, Mildmay Hall, Alan Cherry Drive, CM1 1QT.