BADMINTON: DUCHY OF CORNWALL 24TH “OPEN” – PLANNING WELL ADVANCED FOR PRESTIGIOUS EVENT. Planning is well advanced for the Duchy of Cornwall 24th “Open” Badminton Championships, which has a prize-fund of: £1,185. The prestigious event is scheduled for Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, Near Redruth - on Saturday and Sunday, September 16th / 17th, 2006, writes John Tresidder. The entry forms have been distributed to those competitors on the Database. If you would like a form, contact Linda Collins, tel: 01209 713794, or: E-MAIL: lindahelston56@aol.com The closing date for completed entry forms is: Friday, September 1st, 2006. Main Sponsors: Computer Company Graphic Solutions (www.graphicsols.com) and Badders.com (www.badders.com), the National Badminton Network Company, from Hampshire, together with Tag Sports (www.tagsports.co.uk), from Newton Abbot. South Devon and Portsmouth, Hants, in conjunction with Yonex UK Ltd., are again joining forces as the prestigious event’s joint main sponsors. Meanwhile, the Countryman Free Inns Group, from Piece, Carnkie, near Redruth and Dales Renault, based at Scorrier, & Summercourt, together with Competitor Jack Webb’s Construction Company, J. C. Renovations, of Southsea, Hants, are amongst the other generous sponsors. * Duchy Committee of Management, 2006: Mrs. Linda Collins, Chairman & Hon. Tournament Secretary; Mr. Paul Martin, Hon. Treasurer; Mr. Paul Collins, Hon. Hall Manager; Mr. David Burgess, Referee; Mr. John Tresidder, Press Officer. John Tresidder, Cornwall Duchy “Open” Press/PR Officer.