This week shows a trio of photographs from John Burtenshaw’s collection. John has held numerous table tennis positions at all levels as is the current Regional Chairman (South West) as well as the National Councillor for Avon.

The Butlin’s photographs of 1959 show how far back some of our most eminent members have been involved with table tennis. Thank you John for sharing these with us.

Any information would be appreciated and can be sent to me on [email protected]

 

Photo 1

Butlin’s Skegness, 5-12th September 1959. Table Tennis Holiday Training Week with Jack and Elsie Carrington. John is 15th from the left on the back row. Tony Chatwin is fifth from the right on the front row whilst Pauline Martin (England international) is third from the right on the second row. Bobby Stevens (England international) is to the immediate right of Jack Carrington in the second row and Doreen Schofield is on the front row fifth from the left. Can you name any other players?
Butlin’s Skegness, 5-12th September 1959. Table Tennis Holiday Training Week with Jack and Elsie Carrington. John is 15th from the left on the back row. Tony Chatwin is fifth from the right on the front row whilst Pauline Martin (England international) is third from the right on the second row. Bobby Stevens (England international) is to the immediate right of Jack Carrington in the second row and Doreen Schofield is on the front row fifth from the left.
Can you name any other players?

 

 

Photo 2

A smaller group from the September 1959 Training Week.
A smaller group from the September 1959 Training Week.

 

Photo 3

A trip down memory lane showing a nice group shot taken at the Bristol & District TTA Presentation evening on Friday, 17th May 1968. Aubrey Simons being a member of the 1953 World Championships winning team.
A trip down memory lane showing a nice group shot taken at the Bristol & District TTA Presentation evening on Friday, 17th May 1968. Aubrey Simons being a member of the 1953 World Championships winning team.

 

From  27th May 2016

Photo 1

27.05.16 1. World Championships, Birmingham, 1977. John McDonnell, Maurice Goldstein, Charles Wyles, x, x, x,

World Championships, Birmingham, 1977. John McDonnell (Norwich UnionPublic Relations Manager), Maurice Goldstein (ETTA President), Charles Wyles (ETTA Chairman), Councillor Edward Hanson, Chairman of Birmingham’s Leisure and Amenities Committee, Geoff Daniels, x,x.

 

Photo 2

27.05.16 2. Charles Wyles with x.

Charles Wyles on the right. No additional information.

 

Photo 3

27.05.16 3. Three officials

Essex Closed. Gordon Lightfoot, Referee, centre, with Ron Locke (Tournament Organiser) and David Lush.

 

Photo 4

27.05.16 4. Sylvia Tyler with x,x,x

Sylvia Tyler receiving the award and £10,000 from CCPR/Foundation of the Sports and Arts for Ellenborough Table Tennis Club who won the Sports Club of the Year against clubs from all sports. Gratton Endicott, Secretary of FSA is on the right. David Hope,  Chairman of Ellenborough is to Sylvia’s left. After winning the ETTA Premier Club of the Year Ellenborugh were entitled to represent table tennis at the FSA. Bernie Kelly completed the successful submission. The presentation was made at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester in 2002. A massive achievement and honour.

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