Table tennis marathon starts 1975
The Sussex Sons of Temperance Young Members Association (STYMA for short) used plenty of energy to start their New Year's activities with a sponsored table tennis marathon. This fund-raising venture on Friday, January 3, was held at Portslade Sports Centre, Chalky Road, Portslade.
Those taking part successfully kept two tables in continuous play for the 12-hour period from 10am to 10pm. The event was not only useful in helping the funds of the local STYMA group but was also found to be an enjoyable (if tiring) exercise.
STYMA for young people between the ages of 13 and 30 forms a link between Cadets of Temperance (under 16s) and the parent body the Sons of Temperance.
(Brighton & Hove Gazette, 18 Jan 1975)
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