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The Veterans Squash Rackets Club of Great Britain (GB Vets for short) established in 1963 aims to provide a variety of friendly squash fixtures, some involving short tours in the UK or abroad, to all players over 35 years of age and runs an age group defined annual Championship. Members receive notifications of the matches/tours and can express their wish to join that event by simple email response.

Players are encouraged to retain the ethos of fair, but competitive play and enjoy the friendly camaraderie and rivalry of a team atmosphere.

To join, simply click here and complete the application form. Please note that all applications are reviewed by the Committee before final approval.

James Barrington - Rest in Peace
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We regret to report the passing on 4th August of GB Vets member James Barrington (no relation to Jonah)

A member since 2022 he was just 65 and had suffered from cancer and complications for the past 9 months.

He was a highly accomplished player and excelled at tennis, golf (single figure handicap), cricket (Cambridge Blue) as well as squash.

He will be solely missed by his wife and 2 daughters as well as all those who knew him.

Nigel Belle

President

Veterans Squash Club of GB.

GB Vets Golf Day - Monday 8th September
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Cambridge teamsThe annual GB Vets Golf Day at Surbiton Golf Club will take place on Monday 8th September, 2025.
The first tee time is at 1:00pm.
Places are limited to a maximum of 20 golfers.
The approximate cost for the day will be £80.
To register interest, please contact Geoff Howes at this email address
Further details will be sent out to registered players towards the end of July.

Three Titles For GB Vets At The British Open Masters 2025
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There were 7 members contesting finals. Chair, Ian Graham got the Club off to a good start with a 3-1 victory over fellow member and current World Champion Larry Grover in the MO75’s. Chris Ansell went on to defeat another member Allan Whittow 3-0 in the MO80’s. Mandy Akin (WO60’s) and Catherine Ruffle(WO45’s) were both runners up before Leslie Sturgess won our third title in the WO65’s.
Full details can be found on the ESM website - England Squash Masters.
Ian Graham

GB Vets Annual Tournament
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The Committee is pleased to announce that the annual GB Vets Tournament will be held at Nuffield Health, St Albans (Club Website) on the 17th May, 2025.

Online entries are now open for all categories with singles and doubles events available and we are looking for as many members as possible to enter and welcome our new Tournament Director, Keith Ragg, who is taking over the running of the weekend. All participants will receive a t-shirt and other goodies so please save the date.

2025 Club Championships - Information and Registration Page
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GB Vets vs RAC Pall Mall - 31 March 2025
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Cambridge teams Match Result GB Vets 2 - 3 RAC
1. Dale McCarter lost to James Gardner 0-3 (6/11, 9/11, 8/11)
2. Keeley Johnson beat Chris 3-1 (11/6, 11/7, 1/11, 11/8)
3. Ash Chakraborty lost to Callum 1-3 (11/13, 11/6, 4/11, 9/11)
4. Karen Hume lost to Nick 0-3 (5/11, 0/11, 5/11)
5. Bryan Francis beat Phil 3-2 (8/11, 8/11, 11/6, 11/9, 11/8)

GB Vets vs The Queen's Club - 22 March 2025
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Cambridge teamsMatch Result GB Vets 3 - 6 Queen's Club
1. Darren Withey beat Russell Burns 3-0
2. Jerome Wilcox lost to Oscar Dial 0-3
3. Ripley Oyler lost to Ryan Taylor 0-3
4. Bryan Francis lost to Kevin Connors 1-3
5. Ash Chakraborty lost to Alexandra Bryant 1-3
6. Tamsin Bennett lost to Jolyon Luke 0-3
7. Mick Murray beat Gus Anthony 3-0
8. Jonathan Bomford lost to Peter Dykes 1-3
9. Richard Mosley beat Roy Martins 3-0

This is the first time this fixture has been played and many thanks go to GB Vets member Kevin Connors for organising the Queens team, as well as Yawar Islam and Alex Betts at Queens for supporting this match.

GB Vets vs Hurlingham Club - 6 March 2025
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Cambridge teamsMatch Result GB Vets 4 - 1 Hurlingham Club
1. Steve Jackson beat James Fox 3-1 (15/11, 12/15, 17/15, 15/10)
2. Ash Chakraborty beat Seb Paul 3-0 (15/6, 15/3, 15/7)
3. Mick Murray beat Charles Jeffrey 3-0 (15/7, 15/11, 15/7)
4. Philip Courtenay-Luck lost to Justin Mould 2-3 (10/15, 17/15, 10/15, 15/7, 4/15)
5. Derek Wright and beat Rodney Brewis and 3-0 (15/8, 15/12, 15/12)
    John Prestwich             Charlie Liddell

GB Vets vs Eton College - 18 January 2025
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Cambridge teamsMatch Result GB Vets 4 - 1 Eton College
1. Simon Rodwell beat Fred Barklam 3-0 (119, 11/7, 11/7)
2. Kevin Connors lost to Finn Murphy 1-3 (1/11, 11/7, 9/11, 6/11)
3. Andrew Burrell beat Jochen Chen 3-2 (11/7, 7/11, 8/11, 11/5, 11/3)
4. Ash Chakraborty beat Jack Sparrow 3-2 (8/11, 11/13, 11/6, 11/9, 11/5)
5. Mick Murray beat Toby Webster 3-1 (12/10, 8/11, 11/5, 11/9)

This is the first time this fixture has been played since the pandemic and many thanks go to the staff at Eton College for helping to revive the match

GB Vets vs SA Knights Touring Team - 10 December 2024
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Cambridge teamsEvery two years the SA Knights send over a touring party of the most promising young South African squash players to play matches in the UK. This year the GB Vets were invited to host a fixture against them for the first time and this took place at Colets Health and Fitness on Tuesday 10th December. The squash was an extremely high standard from all the players and despite a couple of very close matches the Knights were worthy winners 5/0!

1. James Evans lost to Gerard Mitchell 2/3 (7/11, 11/7, 7/11, 11/6, 7/11)
2. Gurbhaj Kahlon lost to Jarrod Cousins 2/3 (16/14, 6/11, 11/9, 14/16, 6/11)
3. James Greenhead lost to Gareth Craigen 1/3 (6/11, 11/6, 10/12, 8/11)
4. Mick Biggs lost to Warren Bower 0/3 (8/11, 7/11, 4/11)
5. Tim Burrell lost to Daniel Cloete 0/3 (7/11, 6/11, 2/11)

Next 10 Upcoming Events
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Thinking of Joining?
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The club is actively seeking to broaden the membership throughout the United Kingdom.

Please click here and follow the steps outlined to apply. Please note all applications to join are reviewed by the Committee before final approval.

Latest Match Reports
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Latest Pages
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50th Anniversary Book
Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013, please remember that the Anniversary Book is still available.

Click here for details.

New Kit Available
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