The Tournament dart games started at 1pm on Saturday 27th June, and finished circa 8pm. The Duke of Marlborough opened at midday.
:: The Tournament is sponsored by AMBIT - https://ambitcatering.com/
:: Our new Champion is Matt Whitton!
The two losing semi-finalists were Josh Wilden of The Limeburners team and Nathan Fillbrook of the Dukes of Hazzard team (Duke of Marlborough). The Runner-Up, Karl Mortimer is an independent player…..and the Winner, Matt Whitton is a member of The Afterburners, a new team based at The Limeburners pub in Offton.  
:: Matt “Champion” Whitton also won the highest checkout trophy for getting a 115-out, congratulations! When interviewed Matt said, “My son Freddie (also of The Afterburners team) being in India meant that this was my big chance, phew!!!”
(The Duke of Marlborough pub is now down to one team, please contact the pub if you’re interested in being part of a new team….https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/)
Competing darts players for next year - remember to book your slot for the 2027 Tournament!!
The Elmsett & District Darts League doesn’t really take a long break. We finished the Winter League at end of April and then started the Summer League in May. And it goes round and round!
Over the years, this fabulous darts tournament has raised thousands of pounds for S&DCA WHEELIE FUN DAY (held on Saturday 4th July 2026) - featuring live music, cherished-vehicle show, market stalls, food, swing grill, drink, bars, cycle speedway, skateboarding, Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey, and family entertainment.

DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH - Watch England v Argentina semi-final match live with us! There's no better place to watch the biggest tournament in football than down the pub!!!
Wednesday | England Semi-Final Match | PUB OPENS AT 4pm | Kick-Off at 8pm Watch England live with us! 
We'll be showing the football live, so come and join the crowd!
We serve award-winning traditional ales and craft beers: Victoria Bitter (Earl Soham) and Woodforde’s Wherry Amber ale.
Enjoy our rotating selection of seasonal brews.
We offer keg beers, lagers, ciders - wines, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, low & no-alcohol, and cordials.
Plus standard and premium lagers and ciders, including Aspall Cyder and Hawkstone premium lager and cider.
We have recently included Pintle pale ale from Burnt Mill Brewery, Suffolk - known for hazy, unfiltered styles with strong hop profiles.
And now keep Norfolk Rum, produced entirely in England.
We also offer Adnams Broadside, a strong ale brewed with East Anglian Malt.

Each month, every 3rd Wednesday is Prize Bingo Night in Somersham - and all ages are welcome!
The next Village Hall Bingo Night is on Wednesday 15th July.
It costs £1:00 per book - and this includes free refreshments.
Remaining proceeds go towards Village Hall fundraising.
There’s plenty of parking space at the Village Hall - which is accessible - and it’s nice and warm inside, we look forward to seeing you!
Please see details of our Prize Bingo Nights in every issue of THE LINK NEWSLETTER
To advertise in The Link Newsletter please contact Steve Woolhouse on: steve.woolhouse@btinternet.com - the deadline is the FIRST OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH.

Jax&Co are a best-loved band in Somersham!! They began their musical adventure back in 2017 as a Johnny Cash Tribute act, with Jax and Mama D leading from the front with high energy performances and fabulous vocals, while Slim, Jim and Nos provide outstanding accompaniment in rhythm and instrumental embellishment. Now known for many great rock and Southern classics from the 60s and 70s, and their own original tunes. Often referred to as Suffolk’s hardest working band, Jax&Co have matured to become an excellent and entertaining professional ensemble - if you haven’t seen them play at Wheelie Fun Day, catch them at The Duke for a best-ever night to remember!!
The legendary Jax&Co will be performing from 8:30pm at The Duke of Marlborough - playing their perfect mix of Southern classics, Johnny Cash and original songs. We look forward to seeing you all there for what is always a great night! :)
Please see our menus if you wish to book supper as well (Light Bites and Children‘s selections on the Main Menu) our kitchen is open from 12noon to 9pm on a Saturday - always check our SPECIALS BOARD for new dishes as well as customer favourites!  https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/food-and-
Booking your supper table is strongly recommended - please book your table at: www.thedukeofmarlborough.com/book-a-table