Craig Harvey Memorial Handicap Event

Saturday 31st May 2008

This event was set up last year in the memory of Craig Harvey who passed away aged 22 years in June 2006. Craig had cystic fibrosis and the monies raised last year, some £75 in total, were donated to the ward who looked after Craig in his last few weeks by Craig's mum Sue who attended the event. 

This year the event took place on Saturday 31st May with an increase of players to 20. The total raised was £100 (thanks Kev Green for your generous additional donation).

The perpetual trophy is inscribed with Craig's name and includes a small photo and will be displayed on the trophy shelf for those of you who may be interested (engraving kindly supplied by Lee Crooks). 

The semi-finals were contended by 4 Yorkshire league players. The losing semi-finalists were Lee Morris and Craig Ray and when you consider the quality of these two guys then you begin to understand the quality in the whole event this year. 

The final was fought between Paul Reeves and John Prime with John taking the match 2-1. Well done John.

My favorite quote from the day:

"I am fed up of seeing this cushion" John Prime having to take consecutive shots from the bottom cushion courtesy of Reeves's polished safety play.

Special thanks go to Angie for coming in at short notice to help me all day. 

Photos from 2008:

Tournament Winner John Prime receives the winners trophy from Dave:

Tournament runner-up Paul Reeves receives his trophy:

Losing semi-finalist Craig Ray:

Losing semi-finalist Lee Morris : (Centre)

Two strangers found loitering outside the entrance to the club:

Actually John Prime extends his commiserations to Yorkshire League Team captain and club member extraordinaire Shaun Hennessey who was knocked out in one of the earlier rounds.

Photos from 2007:

Dave Harris presents Dave Margrave with the winners trophy and holds the memorial shield.

Carl receives his runner-up trophy.