Press Report 20.1.08

by Martin Adams

Queensmere Shopping Centre (19.1.08)

Cippenham TTC goes Shop-ping-pong

Shoppers in Queensmere were treated to something extra last Saturday. Courtesy of Cippenham Table Tennis Club, visitors to the shopping centre could enjoy demonstrations by some of the country’s finest table tennis players and try out the sport for themselves.

Interest was huge with large crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the action. Much of the public were sacrificing shopping time for queueing time, just to challenge one of the Cippenham  players to a game.  

"There is certainly some undiscovered talent out there" said Martin Adams, current Berkshire Men’s Singles Champion. "Its one of those sports that many people play fairly well as a hobby, but few take it to the next level. This event lets people know that there is a local club for those who want to take the sport further, or just have some fun participating in the fastest ball sport in the World.”

The Cippenham TTC Chairman, Graham Trimming, was on hand to describe the great work that the club and its volunteers do for the community. “Our coaching volunteers regularly visit schools and the club has helped to turn ordinary boys and girls into National Champions.”

Cippenham Table Tennis Club, in the grounds of Westgate School, is one of the foremost table tennis clubs in England and is open to all ages and standards, from beginners to champions. General sessions start at 7:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays with beginners coaching taking place at 5:15pm on Thursdays. The club also offers a cafeteria and lounge, comprehensive table tennis equipment and disabled facilities as well as changing rooms and showers and you are sure to be greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere.