The West Somerset Table Tennis Association was formed in 1982 by Mr. Bill Kelly, who was a County Coach.
According to the Associations Financial Records in January 1982 the teams who played in that first season were - Minehead Middle Ladies, Minehead Middle A, Minehead Middle B, Minehead Middle C, Squash Club, Minehead Baptist A, Minehead Baptist B, Periton Mead School, Dulverton Youth Club, Minehead A and Minehead B.
Believe it or not there are still four people who are still playing and have held office or are still holding office at this moment.
David Veale was Vice Chairman from 1982 - 1984, Chairman from 1985-1995 and President of the Association from 1996 until present.
Darby Ash was match secretary from 1982 - 1990, Vice Chairman from 1991 - 1995, Chairman from 1996 - 2006 and Vice Chairman from 2007 - 2008
Roger Bowkett was Treasurer from 1984 - 1994, and Vice Chairman 1996 - 2005. Roger was then made a Life Member of the Association in appreciation for all the work he had done throughout the years.
Lastly we have the baby of the group - Martin Shoots. Martin started off as a junior with one of the Baptist Church teams. Martin became Treasurer in 2000.
Our new venue for Table Tennis is: The Lawns Luncheon Club
Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RQ
It is virtually opposite The Kildaire Lodge
The Lawns is open Tuesdays from 7.00pm until 10.30pm for Table Tennis. Anyone is welcome to go along and play - whatever standard of play or age - all are welcome.
As from the 1st September it will also be open on a Wednesday evening for Table Tennis.
Any queries about the nights please contact The Secretary of the Association, who is, Barbara Parker, on 01643 704180/07882157100 or Martyn Summerell, who is Chairman of the Association, on 01643 708368