Derby Merlin defend Geoff Hine Challenge Trophy

Two of Area’s finest Tables clashed at Willows Sports Centre in Derby to compete for the Geoff Hine Trophy – Derby Merlin v Ashby. The sport chosen by the challengers was Indoor cricket. Two teams of 8 arrived and limbered up ready for the rules to be explained, with Mike Chewy Richardson needing to have [...]

Derby Merlin Rowing Regatta

Gentlemen of Area 14, Please find attached details of the Derby Merlin Round Table 25th Rowing Regatta. Who will be this year’s winners ? Will last year’s winners Derby Merlin retain the men’s trophy, or will the previous year’s winners Hucknall snatch it back. Will Long Eaton Ladies remain triumphant, there’s only one way to [...]

Movember

I would like to thank everyone who participated in Movember this year – so far we have raised as an Area a total of £2,750 and nationally RTBI is at £20k. If you still want to donate to the cause then it still isn’t to late – http://uk.movember.com/mospace/607914/ If you want to understand better what [...]

Derby Merlin Rowing Regatta

Don’t forget to book in for the Derby Merlin Rowing Regatta – Sunday 11th July, as usual this will count towards this year’s Area Sports Trophy. As last year there will also be the Tug-of-War and lots of activities for the family. More details here.

Derby Merlin Photo Studio Trip

Derby Merlin recently visited the photo studios of top Derby photographer Nigel Tissington. There were many budding photographers attending or were they just there to see the models? Whilst some used the opportunity to improve camera techniques and lighting skills some were just there to snuggle and keep warm! Simon Smith managed to create a [...]

Derby Euro Twinning Weekend

Derby Merlin celebrated 40 years with a Charter dinner and Euro Twinning weekend in October. 5 German and 5 Dutch “98” tablers were hosted by tablers and shown the city attractions during their stay. After clay pigeon shooting and a brewery visit the Dutch went home to freshen up in preparation for the Saturday nightlife. [...]

Derby Merlin Charter

Derby Merlin Chairman Ralph Willis writes. “Every 5 years, something special happens at Derby Merlin Round Table. We celebrate the founding of our club back in 1969 with a spectacular ‘Charter Night’ dinner. In the the true tradition of our club, we guarantee top class entertainment, fine company and perfect hospitality. We’ve been working hard to [...]

Area Rowing Regatta and Tug of War

In July Derby Merlin again hosted an extremely successful and fun day of rowing and pulling. Last year’s winners – Long Eaton – did not even make the final of the rowing this year, as the sporting might of Hucknall Round Table pulled off a double by taking both the Area Tug of War trophy [...]

Area Camping and Welly Throwing

This year’s Area Camping weekend took place on the weekend of 19th/21st June near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Brilliantly organised by Derby Merlin, over 100 Tablers and their families enjoyed a great few days. Attending Tables were Derby Merlin, Hucknall, Beeston, City of Derby (who brought along some international guests from the Continent – Bristad 150 [...]

Derby Merlin Rowing Regatta

Derby Merlin are running their excellent rowing regatta again this year on Sunday 12th July. It’s a great day out for all the family. In addition to the water sports, the Hucknall boys will be running a tug-of-war competition. You can read about last year’s event – won by Long Eaton wearing some very dodgy [...]

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