Gr8 of Darts: Stockport Report

A fantastic night of darts at Edgeley Park Stadium as the GR8 team performed an exhibition with team members Tony O'shea & Chris Mason. Twenty four legs of 701 were played against a very lively and enthusiastic crowd before Chris & Tony went head to head in a 5 leg match.

Ian Wright who was on his stag night kicked of proceedings against Tony O'shea and was holding his own in the early stages however Tony's experience got him to down to the double first and as he stepped up to the oche for double top he got down on one knee and took it out with his first dart. The matches that followed saw some close encounters but sadly for the challengers Tony & Chris were at the top of their game with heavy scoring and some clinical finishing.

The night was a real treat for the team as we were able to meet some of the GR8 members in person, Scott Cole, TheCobra501 and his partner travelled from Castleford and stayed overnight somewhere in Stockport but the next morning I bumped into them again in a cafe devouring a full english and two large coffee's. We also met Derek Des Webster who recently joined us online and I would like to say what great guys these two members are and we look forward to seeing them both again.

Our MC Andy Firth was in top form as immediately found a rapore with the audience, well done Andy for another GR8 performance. Before the final games we did a raffle in aid of our sponsored charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and a generous crowd helped us to raise £101.00 which will be winging its way to them on Monday.

The final game saw Tony & Chris go head to head over 5 legs and although Tony came out a 3 - 0 winner the game was very close as Chris's darts decided they preferred the floor as several bounce outs severely dented Chris's scoring.

Again a very big thank you from the GR8 Team to those who attended and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.