Local pub event raises over £6,300 for Macmillan, featuring pros and amateur dart players in a fun, charitable competition.
Beth Robinson, the landlady, organized it all. They aimed to score 100,000 points, and a knockout tournament happened in the evening. Everyone dressed up in fancy outfits.
The pub was busy when I arrived and buzzing with excitement. People hoped to see pro dart players, while kids threw darts at small boards. Cakes and tea helped raise money.
The pub stayed crowded all day long. It seemed even busier later that night! Locals praised Beth constantly, saying she built the community and made the event happen.
Beth emailed Sky Sports, asking pros to join the fun darts. Simon Whitlock, his son, and Robert Thornton showed up and challenged people at the pub. I played against them.
Pro dart players are very skilled. Seeing them on TV is different, and it’s intense at the oche with champions. I lost all three games, though my scores never went below 100.
Playing before a crowd felt strange. Music played; expectations loomed, and the lights were hot. My hands shook! I lost again quickly, but nuns and a hotdog applauded me.
The knockout ended late. But I’m okay losing when I know the cause. My opponent became the overall champion, so losing was worth it for the charity.
The pub raised over £6,300 for Macmillan so far. They expect the total to go up. I was eager and loved the event, and I felt proud to lose every game.