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The King & Barnes Open Doubles - sponsored by
(QUOTE) “Exciting news: after a gap of five years, during which time we have seen a pandemic (Covid-19), loss of the Finals Venue (Stout House) and the demise of the Horsham League, this competition will be reprised, at the venue INN ON THE GREEN, OCKLEY under the auspices of the Billingshurst League. In accordance with tradition, good quality clock trophies will be awarded to the winning pair and to the runners-up. Click HERE for entry form.
A list of entrants is being maintained on the British Bar Billiards Forum. Entry will be limited to 16 Pairs so book early to avoid disappointment ! - Clive Thompson, July 2023”
62b) 2023 - on The 1st “Billingshurst Summer Open Pairs” (Ex- K & B Open Doubles)
62c) 2015-18 Restoration on the HDBBL calendar, under Hall and Woodhouse sponsorship.
62d) 1985-99 Transcripts of early competitions, with photos.
King & Barnes Open Doubles Roll of Honour
Season | K & B Open Doubles Winners | K & B Open Doubles Runners-up |
2023 | Michael Wilson & Joe Elleson | Kevin Tunstall & Martin Cole |
2019-2022 | not held | not held |
2018 | Kevin Tunstall & Martin Cole | Matthew Knight & Joe Oakley |
2017 | not held | not held |
2016 | Matthew Knight & Joe Oakley | Kevin Hall & Bob Hall |
2000-2015 | not held | not held |
1998 / 99 | Gail Woods & Spencer Copping | Peter Gibbs & Mick Fairs (2) |
1997 / 98 | Peter Heasman & Graham Lewis | Eddy Griffin & Keith Potter |
1996 / 97 | Mick Wright & Nick Hayes | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith |
1995 / 96 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith (6) | Gareth Lloyd & John Slee |
1994 / 95 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith | Peter Gibbs & Mick Fairs |
1993 / 94 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith | Andy Finn & Jim Greensted |
1992 / 93 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith | Simon Tinto & Tony Cross |
1991 / 92 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith | David Jones & Cliff Smith |
1990 / 91 | Graham Lewis & Andy Farmer-Wright | Karl Tidy & Tony Cross |
1989 / 90 | Brian Rendell & Tony Temple | Steve Fryer & Nick Hayes |
1988 / 89 | Bob Toye & Tony Franks | Chris Mason & Jack Quinn (2) |
1987 / 88 | Chris Tupper & Colin Smith | John Davie & Gordon Budd |
1986 / 87 | Terry Race & Steve Over | Tony Franks & Mick Holmwood |
1985 / 86 | Chris Ellmers & Gerry Smith | Chris Mason & Jack Quinn |
Turning the clock back a few years …
(L to R) 2016 finalists are presented by Mark Woodhouse; Semi-Final lineup for the 2018 competition