Since its inception, the Burgh Hall Squash Club has been based at — and played all home matches on — courts attached to the Burgh Hall Country Club. This arrangement has now ceased following an extraordinary general meeting. I understand the squash club were informed that if they were not prepared to sign, unconditionally, a lease for the two courts at the country club, then organised and competitive squash at the venue would cease. A unanimous vote among squash club members determined that such a demand was unacceptable without further negotiation. As this request was apparently refused, immediate plans were made to approach the owners of the recently opened Sportsman Club in Gorleston, in the hope that the squash club could find a new home. Initial reactions from the Sportsman have been most favourable, and all Burgh Hall’s remaining home summer league fixtures will now be played on the two glass-backed courts there. NAME CHANGE I understand that on Monday evening, an application will be placed before the Executive Committee of the Norfolk SRA by the Burgh Hall club to change its name to “The Sportsman” and to retain its existing league status. These developments are unfortunate and deeply disappointing to Colin Murgatroyd, who has worked so hard for the Burgh Hall Squash Club. One probable outcome will be the cancellation of the East Norfolk Junior Open Championships this year, unless alternative arrangements can be made. AROUND THE COURTS Division 4 champions, King’s Head II, celebrated in style with a 19–4 maximum win at Barnham Broom, against the home side’s second string, who are struggling at the other end of the table. King’s Head captain, Malcolm Clarke, reports that David Halls and Stephen Plackett finished the summer season with 100% records, while Ashley Page, who recorded a straight-games win over Mervyn Negus, appears to have regained his confidence. This match marked the final appearance for King’s Head by Dave Roberts, who is moving to Reading. He will have been especially pleased to bow out on such a successful note. Barnham Broom’s third string are faring better than their second team. They maintained their challenge in Division Eight with a 17–9 win over North Walsham III, for whom only “Digger” Shaw was victorious. Fellow veteran David Hannant came close to beating young Tim Burrows, but after recovering from two games down, eventually lost 2–9, 9–10, 6–9, 5–6, 1–6. John Thornton won his match in four games, and the home team’s other winners were the experienced duo of Jerry Sutton and Ron Websdale. Cromer, enjoying a successful summer in Division Seven, clinched the title with a comprehensive 18–7 win over their nearest rivals, Oasis. Dave Long and Roy Simpson came in from the second team and both recorded 3–1 victories, as did John Baker and Francis Sanders. Division 11 Champions-elect Ashill took another step closer to the title with a dominant 19–2 win over Cromer’s third string. Cromer III had earlier recorded their second win of the summer — a 17–9 success at Norwich, thanks to wins by Martin Braybrook, Tony Kerry, Tim Payne, and Henry Cooper. Cooper, incidentally, is 65 years old, but still plays with great enthusiasm and often turns out for the team at short notice. WOMEN’S LEAGUE ROUND-UP East Anglia’s hopes of winning the Division One title receded after a 13–10 defeat to Broadland. After losing the first game against Bamba de Prevest, Karen Grearly recovered to win 2–9, 9–0, 9–1. Chris Colman played very well to beat Shelagh Fulcher 9–5, 9–6, 7–9, 6–9, 9–6. Trudy Jones won the deciding match against Paula Fuller 9–6, 9–1, 4–9, 9–7. In Division Three, Aylsham recorded their first win of the summer, overwhelming bottom-of-the-table King’s Head 18–3, with straight-game victories from Sarah Perrett, Dawn Townsend, and Diana Hale. Barnham Broom, leaders of Division Two, lost their unbeaten record in a 17–5 defeat to Dereham, a result which throws the title race wide open. Sarah Murgatroyd was too strong for Julie Pond, and with Barnham Broom fielding a weakened side, only Terry Thornton could manage a win. Penny Butcher, Jackie Stebbings, and Fay Greaves all won for Dereham. SAMUEL SMITHS SUMMER CHALLENGE TROPHY – Semi-Finals Set The semi-final stage of the Samuel Smiths Summer Challenge Trophy has been reached: Lenwade vs. Broadland Gurneys Manor vs. Cromer Both ties will be held at Cromer on Sunday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m.