So that's a wrap for the North West Masters at Preston - 23 events, 25 tables, almost 220 players and a full weekend of competitive play and a fair bit of socialising and friendship.

Latest VETTS ratings after VETTS North West Masters 2026 are available on the VETTS website

Here are the winners of the 2026 North-West Masters 200 club draw.

We have been informed that the funeral for Ted Birch will take place at 2.30pm on Monday 30th March 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS AT VETTS NORTH WEST MASTERS 2026.

Below is some information for our players about the event.

DATE & VENUE:  Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Marsh Lane/Leighton Street, UCLan, Preston, PR1 2HE March 14 & 15, 2026

We were saddened to hear of the passing on one of the true gentlemen of our sport, Ted Birch, who died in Liverpool today aged 87 after a long illness.

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2026

Hereford Point 4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT

       VETTS Ranking event

Entry is now open for the VETTS Western Masters which will be held at Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, S. Glos BS35 3JB on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, 2026.