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National League Champions 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2006
Kent League Champions 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
British European Cup Winners 1999, 2003, 2005 & 2007!
The Plough & Chequers F.H, Danes Hill, Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham, Kent.
Telephone (01634) 852821 Email: Pnchequers@aol.com
Items covered on this site are:
Latest News! ***Updated 15/05/07
About the Plough & Chequers & How to Find Us
The Plough & Chequers Role of Honour *** Updated 04/05/07
Competition Information *** Updated 04/05/07
How to Contact Us *** Updated 09/03/05
Winter Melee Latest News *** Updated 16/10/04
Winter Melee 2004/05 Competition Details
Plough & Chequer Player Profiles - Coming Soon!
Last Updated: 16th May 2007
How to Contact The Plough & Chequers P.C.
Anyone wanting to contact the Plough & Chequers P.C should contact one of the following:
| Club Chairman | Club Secretary | Club Captain |
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| David Lavelle | Tracy Turner | Kevin Spillett |
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23 Collingwood Way Southend-On-Sea Essex SS3 8BT |
21 Herbert Road Chatham Kent ME4 5PN |
21 Herbert Road Chatham Kent ME4 5PN |
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| Email david.lavelle@btinternet.com | Email tracy.kevin@blueyonder.co.uk | Email tracy.kevin@blueyonder.co.uk |
Alternatively if you are passing the pub on a Wednesday Evening then feel free to drop in and find out more and have a go.
The Plough & Chequers P.C. featured on BBC Southeast Today
The Plough & Chequers have recently been featured on the BBC Southeast Today programme. The filming took place at the Plough & Chequers during the Kent Regional Qualifier 2 held on 5th May 2007.
On behalf of the club I would like to thank Stuart Meizner of BBC Southeast for the excellent publicity he gained for the club.
If you have missed the programme a version of the coverage can be seen by clicking on the link below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/news/england/video/93000/bb/93991_16x9_bb.asx.
Last Updated 15/05/07 - David Lavelle
The Plough & Chequers P.C. get a home draw against the Danish Champions in the European Club Cup
The draw for the first round of the European Section of the European Club Cup has now been made.
The Plough & Chequers will now play the Danish Champions Boule Hedebo in the Preliminary round of the competition at home.
The tie will take place on Friday 25th May 2007 at the Plough & Chequers PC starting at 7:30 pm.
All spectators will be more than welcome. The winners of this tie will have a home tie against Dutch Champions - Pétanque Union Kennemerland Haarlem in the last 16, and a home tie in the Quarter Finals after that.
Last Updated 01/05/07 - David Lavelle
Since the Club won the British European Club Cup Section on the 18th March 2007 a friend of the club Jack Milner has worked very hard to gain very much need publicity for the Plough & Chequers with both the local papers and TV companies.
Due to his hard work the club has received lots of publicity and will hopefully be featured shortly by BBC Southeast and Meridien TV.
On behalf of the club I would like to personally thank Jack for all his hard work in the past, present, and future.
Last Updated 30/04/07 - David Lavelle - Chairman of the Plough & Chequers PC.
The Plough & Chequers P.C. Win British Section of European Club Cup for a 4th time!
On the 18th March 2007 the Plough & Chequers won the British European Club Cup Section for the fourth time after competing in the British play off against 7 other teams from Wales, Scotland and England.
This year the clubs defence of the title was more emphatic than in any other year with the squad dropping 1 game in the entire competition winning the Quarter Final against Welsh club The Wheatsheaf 6-1 and then Scottish club of Perth 5-0 in the Semi-Finals before clinching the title winning the final 5-0 against Welsh Club Monkstone.
Following the clubs success in winning the British Section of the European Cup the team consisting of Kevin Spillett, Richard Spitllett, Dave Hurren, Tracy Turner, Rowland Jones and Greg Davenport they now await the draw for the European Cup. Well done to all and good luck in Europe!
Last Updated 19/03/07 - David Lavelle
The Plough & Chequers P.C. lose out to Luxembourg in the European Cup
Following the clubs success in winning the British Section of the European Cup the team consisting of Dave Hurren, Trevor Gordon, Kevin Woods, Martin , Phil Murray and Diz Murray travelled to Luxembourg to play the first round of this years European competition.
Unfortunately the team did not take its chances and ended up losing 6 games to 1. A full report will follow shortly.
Last Updated 27/07/05 - David Lavelle
The Plough & Chequers Junior Qualifies and plays in the 2005 Junior World Championships in Canada
Kris Smith has been selected to represent Great Britain Juniors in the Junior World Championships held in Montrea, Canada 21st-24 July 2005. France were the eventual winners. A full report on Kris's progress can be found on the BPF website under latest news.
Last Updated 27/07/05 - David Lavelle
The Plough & Chequers P.C. win Third European Cup Title
The Plough & Chequers have become the first club to win an EPA National Event!
On Sunday 13th March the Plough & Chequers sent two teams to Whittlesey PC, Peterborough to play off against six other teams to win the title that had previously been won by the club in 1999 and 2003. However, this time it was Plough & Chequers 2 who were crowned British Club Winners, earning their place in Europe this year.
The six player team consisting of captain Dave Hurren, Trevor Gordon, Kevin Woods, Martin , Phil Murray and Diz Murray beat Hartley 4-1 in the Quarter-Finals, Coventry 4-3 in a tightly contested Semi-final, and Ventnor 1 4-1 in the Final. Well Done to the whole team who now look forward to meeting European opposition from Luxembourg in the Knockout stages of the International Section. As soon there are more details on that fixture it will be published here.
Earlier in the day Plough & Chequers 1 beat defending champions Victorians in the Quarter-Finals 4-1 before losing to Ventnor 1 4-1 in the Semi-Final.
Last Updated 16/03/05 - David Lavelle
The Plough & Chequers Winter Melee Competition Latest News!
George Jarrett Wins 2003/04 Winter Melee!
On a cold winter's night the 2003/04 Melee was finally completed when George won his final game and sealed the title for this year. Other winners this years are detailed in the prize money table below. Another year where 10 of the 16 players ended up winning some of the prize fund. This year the Melee Competition will take a new look and will move away from the league format. This years details can be accessed from the link at the top this page.
The Prize Money for this years competition which will be concluded on 13th October is as follows:
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League |
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Winner |
£60 |
G.Jarrett |
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Runner Up |
£30 |
R.Spillett |
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3rd |
£21 |
B.Bove |
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4th |
£16 |
K.Spillett |
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5th |
£11 |
D.Turner |
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6th |
£6 |
G.Saguato |
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Totals |
£144 |
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Cup |
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Winner |
Winner |
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Winner |
£40 |
K.Spillett |
G.Davenport |
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Runner up |
£20 |
D.Turner |
R.George |
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Semi's |
£6 |
D.Hurren |
T.Turner |
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Semi's |
£6 |
G.Jarrett |
J.Davenport |
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Totals |
£72 |
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Bonus 1 |
£10 |
K.Spillett |
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Bonus 2 |
£10 |
G.Jarrett |
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Bonus 3 |
£10 |
D.Turner |
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Totals |
£30 |
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Grand Total |
£246 |
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Neck and Neck with one game to go - 10/10/04
This years winter melee could not be closer. George Jarrett goes into his last game now he has to win to take the title. If he doesn't then a win by Richard Spillett in his last game could result in him snatching the title. Meanwhile further down the league seven players are still contesting the top six prize money slots.
George Jarrett takes 2nd Bonus Prize for best results over games 5-8 - 03/03/04
On a night of cup and league catch up matches George Jarrett emerged as favourite to land the league title and strengthened his chances of making it a league and cup double by winning his outstanding cup match to put him into the Semi-Final of the Cup. The cup victory was further enhanced for his partner Janet Davenport who inflicted the first Fanny of the cup competition on son Charlie Davenport. Charlie now has two titles for this season - First Fanny of the Cup and First Fanny of the League!
All Change at the Top - 01/03/04
With the end drawing nearer the competition is now getting more intense with yet another leader in this year league. Giovanni Sauguato (Maff) has surged to the top of the table on points from George Jarrett. Meanwhile early leader Kevin Spillett lost his fourth game of the competition. As on two previous occasions defeat was to Roland Jones.
For George it is not all lost, if he can win his game in hand then a victory would put him back on top by a game, and depending on the score could stop Kevin Spillett winning a second bonus round.
As the bottom of the table a late surge from Dave Hurren over the past three weeks has not only seen him go from not having won a game (bottom) to having won 4 out of his last 5 games. Dave is now in 10th place don't get too dizzy Dave and its true you are just a slow starter!
At tense couple of weeks are looming and still this year remains the closest run in to the Melee yet who needs the premiership!
Dave Turner wins 3rd Bonus Prize for best results over game 9-12 - 01/03/04
With the competition becoming closer and closer with every round congratulations go to Dave Turner for winning his last 4 games. The only player to do so. Well Done Scouse! £10 is on its way to you.
Kevin Spillett wins 1st Bonus Prize for best results over games 1-4
With 4 rounds of the League having been played Kevin Spillett is the early leader with 4 wins out of 4 and is now the only player unbeaten in the league.
Meanwhile at the bottom of the table Dave Hurren and Ray George are still seeking their first league win of the season. One of these will get this when a re-arranged game from Round 4 is played where Dave and Ray play each other.
Kevin
Spillett - Winner of Bonus Round 1 after 4 matches.
Bonus prizes to best results over games 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 will be given out.
First Fanny of the Tournament
As well as the first bonus prize being won the first fanny of the tournament was also issued out by Roland Jones and John Saguato. The good news for all concerned except for Charlie and Janet Davenport is that the prize fund will now be increased by 2 pound when they pay their penalty for being fannied!
For more information and to see all the latest news on this years Melee take a look at the Winter Melee Page or email us at Pncmelee@aol.com
The following sites may be of interest to you:
British Petanque Association Web Site