Southport and Formby Quiz League

A Member of the Merseyside Quiz Leagues

(formerly Shelbourne/London Boys/London Loungers)

Home Venue:

Zetland Hotel,
Zetland Street,
Southport,
Merseyside
PR9 0RH


Tel: 01704 808404
Secretary : Alan Wright
Home Match Night: Tuesday

L to R - David Twigge, Alan Wright, Geoff Hedley, Ian Wainwright and David Nickeas

2002 Division Two Champions

Pictured left to right with the Division Two Trophy (The Richmond Cup) are Ian Wainwright, Wendy Cunningham (Vice-Chair), Alan Wright and Geoff Hedley

 

Joined in 1996 as West Lancs Squash and Rackets Club. Whilst at the same venue, the club and the team had two name changes - namely the Waterfront and Trainstation before moving to its present venue in 2001.In 2013 moved to Zetland Hotel

Having gained promotion from Division 2 in 1999, the team found the pace in Division 1 demanding and was relegated in 2000. Pictured left is the 2001/2002 squad who became Division Two Champions for the second time. Relegated in 2012 they bounced straight back as Champions of Division 2 in 2013 and also won the Handicap Cup

In 2008 London Boys, playing in their first cup final, finished as runners-up to Sparks in the Handicap Cup. Pictured above (left to right) are David Nickeas, David Twigge, Geoff Hedley, Ian Wainwright and Alan Wright.

 

Above London Loungers with the 2013 Handicap Cup (left to right - David Twigge, David Nickeas, Alan Wright and Geoff Hedley receive the trophy from S&F President Ann Evans). Ann Page was also a member of the winning team.

 

 

LEAGUE TROPHIES
Year League  
1999 Southport & Formby Division 2 Champions
2002
2013
Southport & Formby Division 2
Southport & Formby Division 2
Champions
Champions

CUP TROPHIES
Year Cup  

2008
2012
2013
2014
2015

2019

Handicap Cup
Maurice Jefferies Plate
Handicap Cup
Handicap Cup
Handicap League
Maurice Jefferies Plate

Runners-up
Runners-up
Winners

Runners-up
Winners
Winners

CURRENT PLAYERS
David Nickeas

David Twigge - won the 2008 Pairs Competition with Sheila Tickle (Formby RBL)

Geoff Hedley - local GP - Hopefully knows a bit about the human body: also chemistry and films
Alan Wright
Ian Wainwright - sport, popular culture and TV kitsch are his fortes: surprisingly he also appears to have read the Bible.
Ann Page - joined in 2012 from former team ST Patrick's A - Retired history and English teacher. Likes visiting stately homes and ancient monuments (no comment). Ann participates in many sports, from the comfort of her armchair. Lives in the wilds of Burscough and is partial to an unmentionable German wine. Everton supporter. Liable to have a panic attack if asked questions on maths or technology.

Fixtures