Just before Christmas last year Peter 'Bear' Clements, a local Guest House owner and Chris 'Snail' Read Pot Black Barman decided to do a 24-hour Snooker Marathon (in reflection perhaps to long!)This gruelling event was made a little easier by the Pot Black's Football teams having one (of many) of their 'Footy Nights' where they were encouraged to donate generously to the cause... they didn't let us down, emptying their pockets at will. Surprising how a few beers loosens up them purse strings!
The night saw table football and pool competitions as well as a footy quiz, all of which saw the respective winners donating most of their winnings.
Once the Footy do was over Bear and Snail struggled through the night and until 6pm the following evening eventually playing 98 frames in total and scoring well over 8000 points (Bear has asked me not to mention the score!) After weeks of barracking the Pot Black Customers Pete and Chris managed to raise over £500 and along with money collected throughout the year by fellow Barman Ian Blake they were able to present the Beach's 'Help an East Coast Child' appeal and the 'The Oscar Reynolds Fund' cheques for £320 each.
Bear and Snail would like to give say thankyou to the footy guys as well as everyone else who donated generously in this current economic climate.
A special thankyou must also go to Mick Wall, Club Manager, for organising the Night along with providing the table for the marathon for free! (although my wages did seem a little light that week)Yet again another Pot Black Success, hope to see you all this year to take some more of your hard earned.
Thanks Pete and Chris
