The county association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at Holt Fleet restaurant.

Two members of the inaugural committee attended including David Blackford, who now lives in St Ives and is currently chairman of the Cornwall TT Association, and represented the Halesowen League. Representing the Malvern League was Ray Holroyd who now lives in Worcester, and plays in both the Worcester and Malvern Leagues.

Several former county champions had travelled long distances to be at the dinner, including Ray Lush, men's singles champion seven times between 1957 and 1965, now playing in the Portsmouth League. Bobby Goode made the journey from Bath, Ron Crompton from Chichester and Doreen Henderson from Weston-super-Mare.

The first men's and ladies' singles champions, Dick Guise and Beryl Shammon, were also present.

Chairman Doug Young spoke of the association's achievements and the current wealth of players and officials.

Photographs and records from the past 50 years were on display.