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The First Masters Event of the 2026/27 Season

29–30 August 2026
Graham Sports Centre – Durham University Sports Arena
Maiden Castle, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3SE

We’re almost ready for the first VETTS Masters event of the new season, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Durham for what promises to be a great weekend of table tennis.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kath Fisher, who died peacefully in hospital on 22 August 2026, aged 94.

Almost 10 years ago our friend, Sue Collier, led a successful fundraising campaign for the VETTS to buy our own defib.

Our defib needed replacing this season, and we are very grateful to Andy Eagles for sourcing a new one for us, and to a couple of members of the VETTS who gave us generous donations to help towards the cost of our new one.

Further to the recent post about the Premier Inn East in Durham and their lack of restaurant facilities.

As we look forward to another busy season of VETTS table tennis, we would like to remind everyone of what makes our Society special.

VETTS is about both friendship and competition. We all want to win, but we also want everyone to enjoy their table tennis, meet old friends, make new ones and feel welcome at our events. A little courtesy, patience and common sense from everyone goes a long way towards making our competitions enjoyable for players, supporters and volunteers alike.

Draw available for the VETTS North East Masters, in Durham, August 29 & 30, 2026. 

Entries have opened for one of the biggest veterans events of the calendar - the VETTS Midland Masters:

Saturday and Sunday, October 10/11, 2026 at

Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton WV6 9NW

Reminder that entries for the first VETTS Masters event of the season, the North East Masters at Durham, must be in by Sunday, August 9, 2026.
 

The event will be held on August 29 & 30, 2026 at Graham Sports Centre, Durham University Sports Arena, Durham DH1 3SE and will comprise singles and doubles competitions in age brackets from 40 years and above.