darlowolf64
Supply Teacher & 2020/21 PTG Intertoto Cup winner
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I guess it's both happy and sad...
This afternoon I will be setting up the trophies for the end of season pool league presentation night, the 2019/20 Winter League!
It will be my last act as President, Secretary, Chairman, Treasurer and all round one-man band as I am standing down and handing over to a 5 man committee of people I trust to keep things going. I'd taken the league from 5 teams to 3 Divisions of 8 teams and couldn't just walk away without it being in safe hands as I put a lot of time and effort into it.
I'll miss it, I guess, but my involvement with Air Cadets is taking a leading role in my life and I can't do both justice so Cadets win out.
Anyway, I woke up to this message from a player from a 3rd Division team...
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you've done for the pool league and I'm sure I speak for many other players, it's been more than just a few games of pool, we've built friendships, had fall outs & many laughs. This league completely changed a lot of things for me and I don't think I'd have stuck around if we didn't have you in charge, you were always fair with us and treat us equally. Before I got talked into playing my first season I'd been struggling a lot with mental health issues and many other things. This league allowed me to get out again, built my confidence back up and has been a massive part of my life, most of all... it gave me time with my Dad that I wouldn't have otherwise had and I'll treasure that forever. It got my dad back out after years away from league games. So I just wanted to say thanks for making it what it is & maybe without realising you've brought joy to so many people & I'm very grateful for all you've done. Been thinking about it a lot over the last few days and just wanted to give you a quick message to wish you luck on your new adventures and I wish you all the best Mike."
Bastard! I'm feeling a little emotional tbh!
This afternoon I will be setting up the trophies for the end of season pool league presentation night, the 2019/20 Winter League!
It will be my last act as President, Secretary, Chairman, Treasurer and all round one-man band as I am standing down and handing over to a 5 man committee of people I trust to keep things going. I'd taken the league from 5 teams to 3 Divisions of 8 teams and couldn't just walk away without it being in safe hands as I put a lot of time and effort into it.
I'll miss it, I guess, but my involvement with Air Cadets is taking a leading role in my life and I can't do both justice so Cadets win out.
Anyway, I woke up to this message from a player from a 3rd Division team...
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you've done for the pool league and I'm sure I speak for many other players, it's been more than just a few games of pool, we've built friendships, had fall outs & many laughs. This league completely changed a lot of things for me and I don't think I'd have stuck around if we didn't have you in charge, you were always fair with us and treat us equally. Before I got talked into playing my first season I'd been struggling a lot with mental health issues and many other things. This league allowed me to get out again, built my confidence back up and has been a massive part of my life, most of all... it gave me time with my Dad that I wouldn't have otherwise had and I'll treasure that forever. It got my dad back out after years away from league games. So I just wanted to say thanks for making it what it is & maybe without realising you've brought joy to so many people & I'm very grateful for all you've done. Been thinking about it a lot over the last few days and just wanted to give you a quick message to wish you luck on your new adventures and I wish you all the best Mike."
Bastard! I'm feeling a little emotional tbh!
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