Remembering John Banks
We are very saddened to hear of John Banks's passing on Tuesday evening.
John was part of the Stokesley Pool League for many years and was a familiar face to players across the league. I had the pleasure of playing alongside him, where he helped win league titles for several teams and lifted the Doubles Knockout trophy on multiple occasions.
Those achievements tell part of the story, but anyone who knew John will remember him as much for the laughs, the banter and the company as for anything he did on the pool table. He was always good to have around and played the game in the right spirit.
The message from his family that he "had a great time with you all" says a lot about what the league means and the friendships made along the way. It's something we can all take pride in.
On behalf of everyone involved with the Stokesley Pool League, our thoughts are with John's family and friends at this sad time.
Thank you for the memories, John.
Rest in peace.
(John's funeral service is at Teesside Crematorium, St Hilda's Chapel on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 1:30 pm, All welcome at Great Ayton Cricket Club afterwards.)
Announcement: Kirkby B League Winners!
A Modern Hub for Our League
The new website has been designed from the ground up to be the definitive resource for our players and followers. It's now faster, easier to navigate, and fully responsive, meaning it looks great on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Here, you'll find everything you need for the season, including:
- Full Fixture Lists
- Weekly Results & Match Reports
- Up-to-date League Tables
- Player Stats and Rankings
A Custom Feature: The Live Match Countdown
One of the standout features of the new site is a custom-built Match Countdown Timer, developed by John specifically for our league. This isn't an off-the-shelf widget; it's a bespoke WordPress plugin tailored to our schedule.
- Always Accurate: The timer automatically detects the next fixture and begins counting down, so you always know when the next match is.
- Live Updates: See the days, hours, minutes, and seconds tick down in real-time. It even displays a "Match is Live!" message on game nights.
- Seamless Integration: The timer's sleek, dark design fits perfectly with the new website's professional look and feel.
We invite everyone to explore the new website and get ready for a fantastic season of pool!