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I'm sure most of you know Peter Brooks, and if you don't, the team you're playing tonight do.....Among other things, Peter is responsible for founding (over 25 years ago) what we now know as the Summer League, and often assists the presentation party at league functions.

What you may not know is that for a number of years Peter has been a devoted round-the-clock carer for Jean while she battled Parkinsons Disease, only attending pool matches and league functions when he had someone else to look after her.

Jean was taken into Mayday yesterday, and although she seemed to improve slightly in the evening, Peter stayed with her overnight. Unfortunately Jean passed away early this morning.

Obviously, arrangements have yet to be finalised, so details will be provided in due course. In the meantime, I am sure you would like to join me in expressing our heartfelt sympathies to Peter and his family at this sad and difficult time.