The Farnham & District Billiards & Snooker League has brought some of the game’s biggest names to Lindford WMC over the years for its annual presentation night.

They’ve included fan favourites like Jimmy White and multiple world champions Steve Davis and Mark Selby.

And you can add Mark Williams MBE to the list, as the victor from The Valleys graced the club’s green, green baize fresh from his “Champion of Champions” triumph.

The Welsh Potting Machine didn’t quite hit the form that won him silverware in Bolton, making just three half-century breaks in front of a bumper crowd.

Mark Williams Sovereign B Lindford Snooker
League champions Sovereign B (Tim Hudson)

Top break-builder Ryan Mears (81) and singles winner Nick Booth triumphed 63-23 and 67-52, respectively, although the pro showed his class in a 93-1 defeat of Division 3 top scorer Lee Coyne (57) and a 73-14 victory over a spirited Division Two scorer Mark Chatfield (49).

Mark Williams Ryan Mears Lindford
Top break-maker Ryan Mears defeated his illustrious opponent 63-32 (Tim Hudson)

And although there was less chat than expected, the evening finished on a high note with Mark helping Neil Bonner to sink the black in an auctioned final frame.

Mark Williams Lee Coyne Lindford
Lee Coyne made the highest break in Division 3 last season - an excellent 57. (Tim Hudson)

FDBSL Roll of Honour 2023/24 Selected Results

Division 1 Champions: Sovereign B

Division 1 Runners -up: Comrades B

Highest Break: Ryan Mears (81, Sovereign C)

Division 2 Champions: Hindhead RBL B

Hindhead RBL Mark Williams Lindford
Division Two champions Hindhead RBL B with Mark (Tim Hudson)

Division 2 Runners-up: Bourne B

Highest Break: Mark Chatfield (49, Passfield)

Division 3 Champions: Alton Cons A

Division 3 Runners-up: Bordon WMC B

Highest Break: Lee Coyne (57, Bordon WMC B)

Presidents Cup: Russell Wishart (Comrades B)

Russell Wishart Mark Williams Lindford
Presidents Cup winner Russell Wishart lost 75-11 to Williams (Tim Hudsom)

Presidents Cup Runner-up: George Radcliffe (Alton Cons A)

Team k/o Winners: Sovereign A

Team k/o Runners-up: Liss RBL A

Singles k/o Winner: Nick Booth (Liss RBL A)

Singles k/o Runners-up: Aaron Downey (Sovereign B)

Doubles k/o Winners: Nick Booth/Neil Callingham (Liss RBL A)

Doubles k/o Runners-up: Russell Wishart and Rob Donohoe (Comrades B)

Billiards Scratch & Handicap singles: Simon Laney