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Darts knockouts for chance to play Wolfie and Jackpot!

I had another great night playing darts in my local Rileys Darts Zone last night – 4th visit in 3 weeks now, it’s my new local    While I was there I had a chat with the boss Tanis, and found out that they have some competitions coming up, to win not only cash prizes, but also a game verses either Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis, or Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams in the upcoming official opening exhibition.

The Peterborough Q Club opening exhibition is on Tues 28th Sept, featuring those two players, and Russ Bray calling (15 other club opening events detailed HERE).

Anyway, during the build-up to next months opening exhibition, Rileys will be hosting 3 darts knockout tournaments, for a guaranteed £50 first prize (£3 entry), with both finalists of each event also winning a game vs. one of the pros in the big night exhibition! The exhibition is invite/ticket only, so this could be your best chance to be there.

So if you fancy a chance to play one of the big names in darts, and also win yourself £50 for a few games of arrows, why not get yourself along to one of the events?  The first is this Saturday – so don’t waste any time sorting it out!

The Peterborough Q Club knockouts are being held on; 21st Aug (this sat, registration 3.30pm I believe), 3rd sept, and 17th sept. All £3 to enter and guaranteed £50 prize money.  For more details call the club on 01733 348939.

Peterborough (Q Club)

15-27 Cowgate
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 1LZ

The Rileys Darts Zone

Introducing the Rileys Darts Zone. Rileys are on course to have 50 high tech Darts Zones completed in their clubs by the end of the year. A Rileys Darts Zone is an innovation in the world of Darts, boasting up to six top quality throws and electronic score-boards. Rileys are rapidly earning an envied reputation as the home of Darts in the UK and welcome players of all standards to our friendly clubs.

WORLD’S TOP DARTS ACES IN THE ZONE AT RILEYS!

I’ve just received some great news from my contacts at Rileys – they are going to officially open some more of their darts zones by sending along some great players to put on a bit of an exhibition and take on the public.  Even better for me, one of the events is at my local Rileys (Q Club Peterborough), and I think I’ll def be along to watch/take on both Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams (local darts legend), and Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis.  Get in there!  So check out the announcement below and get along to the nearest Rileys for a great night.

Nationwide tour of clubs by eight greats

Eight of the world’s best players are darting into Rileys clubs around the country to open 17 new Darts Zones.

BDO World Champion Martin Adams has been booked for the tour along with Adrian Lewis, Terry Jenkins, Tony O’Shea, Colin Lloyd, Kevin Painter and former ladies’ World Champion Anastasia Dobromyslova.

Each of the 17 events, which are scheduled to run from mid-August, will see two giants of the darts world do battle in a best-of-seven challenge match in a Rileys Darts Zone. The Darts Zones provide players with top quality facilities including six or eight wide throwing lanes, championship-quality boards and electronic scoring.

The tour professionals will also take on local players and then join in a Q&A session with the audience in the club. With the 17 new Darts Zones, Rileys now have a total of 42 in their 119 clubs throughout the UK.

Rileys Chief Executive Maurice Kelly said: “Rileys are committed to darts. Our Darts Zones offer top quality venues for players of all levels.  As pubs all over the country continue to close down, we are opening more and more Darts Zones to give players and teams somewhere to play and the facilities they deserve.”

Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis said: “I am looking forward to really getting in the zone again at Rileys and taking on some local talent.  I’ve seen the facilities on offer at Rileys Darts Zones – and they are world class! The Darts Zones are an ideal place for players to practice and compete, especially if they are looking to push on to the next level.  And with up to eight throws, there’s no endless hanging around waiting to get on the oche!”

The full list of Darts Zone launch dates is below:

Darting Soap Affair – exhibition this Friday

This is darts promotions are proud to announce that on the 6^th August 2010 at Cotgrave Miners Welfare, Woodview, Cotgrave, NG12 3PJ a mix of top professional darts players and celebrities will be appearing in a one off darts exhibition “Darting soap affair”. The darts players are  Jamie “Jabba” Caven, Andy “The Pie Man” Smith, Wayne “The Wanderer” Jones, Andy “The Hammer” Hamilton and former world woman’s champion Anastasia Dobromyslova.

The celebrities appearing are former footballer Neil “Razor” Ruddock and Coronation street stars Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock) and Michael le Vell (Kevin Webster). The night will consist of members of the crowd taking on the pro darts plays in a fun exhibition as well as the celebrities teaming up with the pros for a game of pro am darts. Overseeing the action will be Master of ceremonies Charlie Hale.

Tickets are priced at £20 with a VIP service available at £50 concessions are available if tickets brought in block.

For more info & tickets please call 0115-9892409 or visit www.thisisdarts.co.uk

Nicola Cowell – THE darts babe talks to Darts, Beers & Cheers!

OK Guys, try and hold the jealousy levels down a little bit now, as I’ve been ‘chatting’ with the legend that is Nicola Cowell, darts walk-on girl and most blokes fantasy darts fan!

If you’ve been watching Sky darts for any length of time you’ll have seen Nikki ensuring that the old men of darts manage to find the stage (how community minded of her!), famously partnered by the 1st Brunette of darts, Nicola Moriarty.

Nikki told me that she’s currently available for booking, so if you are holding or planning any darts exhibitions,  or maybe you’re a darts shop or website who need a recognisable model for a  photoshoot (especially one already tied so closely to the world of darts!), then you’d be mad not to think of the blond bombshell of darts! (that’s my words, not hers )   Either use my contact form to start an inquiry (and I’ll pass it on rather than pop her e-mail on here to be bombarded by drooling fans!), or get in contact with her agency direct; Rah Productions Agency, info@rahagency.co.uk, 0844-800-2162.

Nikki sent me some of her answers to a previous interview she did alongside Nicola Moriarty… and a few pictures to show just what glamour she could add to any darts event!

Name : Nicola Cowell (Nikki)
DOB : 15/08/1987

Q. How long have you know each other?

About 2 Years

Q.  What do you do together in your spare time?

I love to work especially with mozza as we always have a laugh together and work well! When were both off we usually try and go out together once a fortnight for a few drinks/something to eat. We do a lot of work together  so it’s nice to go out after work and relax. Nicola Moriarty likes to try and make babies! haha

Q. Do you do a lot of jobs together?

Yes, we do get a lot of work together and as we know each other so well we work brilliant together and always enjoy ourselves on any job we do!

Q. Do you ever argue?

No Nicola is nearly 30, she’s like the mum and I’m too laid back to argue – we’ve never found anything to argue over and If there’s  ever any problems we’ll talk about it and compromise! The most it would be over is  – “who’s got to wear the less clothes”

Q. Do you go out shopping together, and if so what are you like when it comes to buying clothes?

PRIMARK = MORIARTY!! Ha ha ha
Yes we’ve been shopping together and we’ve been phone shopping together (talking to each other on the phone telling each other what to buy). As we work together a lot we usually get matching outfits. Neither or us are high maintenance we both love our bargains, Its easier for us girls as we can get our clothes pretty cheap and dress them up without anybody realising! My best buy was a £10 dress from Tesco which has lasted me about 3 years – Its simply but very smart! It’s been worn on a few of the first darts walk-ons!!!

Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?

On the days that I’m off I like to go out with my mates, there’s a couple of us who have Quad bikes and Motocross bikes so we all go out to a track/woods and have a day out there! Its great when it’s been raining and we get absolutely covered in Mud! You definitely wouldn’t expect to see me walking on darts players after a day out on them! I also Love go-karting! I’m a big Kid really and love all the adventure stuff! I do go the gym every so often but don’t find it overly enjoyable! My friend is really into fitness so I go with her but give me a DVD, Fluffy dressing-gown and a Chicken Korma any night !!!

Q.  Do you like playing xbox/playstation/ds etc?

I’d rather not tell anyone but I’ll share a secret with you all! I haven’t played Computer games for years and years and then about 2 weeks ago I bought ‘The Sim’s 3’ well – the only time I leave the computer now is to sleep, shower and eat! It’s the best game  since pacman and space invaders!!!

Q.  What’s your favourite food/drink?

My Favourite take-away food is Chicken Korma, Rice and coconut naan bread! If I go out to a restaurant I’ll order medium-rare steak with Diane sauce – side plate of chips and cheesy garlic bread! Propa Model Food!

Q. What would be your ideal night out and who would you like to spend it with?

Get me and easy jet flight to Ibiza with my mates (any darts fans are welcome)

Q. Where’s your favourite place to go on holiday?

Sun, Sea and Sand – Blackpool Beach baby!

Q.  What kind of music do you like?

Bit of everything! I was bought up listening to Queen, Every 5 hour drive camping trip we went on when we were younger Freddie Mercury would be blasting out the stereo – there and back!! In my car at the Moment I have some funky-house/David Guetta/ Bryan Adams/ Rod Stewart/ Frank Sinatra/ Alanis Morrisett/ Natalie Imbruglia/ Phil Collins -  I could go on!

Q.  Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met?

Moriarty will need to help me out! Errrrrmm Steven Gerrard/ Daglish/ Phil Taylor /Ricky Hatton/Mike Tyson

Q. What’s the best thing about your job/being a model?

The Best thing would be not having to sit in an office everyday especially in lovely weather and having the opportunity to work when I want or have as much time off as I want – Obviously there are downsides to it! I actually hate wearing make-up in the daytime but I’m grateful that I’ve been given the opportunities I have within modelling and I really enjoy all the work that I do – realistically I’m not going to stay young forever and there may be a time when I need to look at working in other areas – I love children and have a diploma in Early Years which I will eventually go into – But while I can I am going to enjoy myself and  make the most out of these Modelling opportunities that  I can!

Q.  Is there a part of your body/appearance that you hate?

Yes -My Legs! They’re too skinny and my knees are knobbly! Haha! I don’t think you could find many women who are completely happy with their appearance!

Q.  Can you describe your ideal man?

They would have to be taller than me (I’m 5”11 flat foot), down to earth ,  someone I can Laugh with and Share things with is really important because that man would also be my best friend, Someone who wouldn’t be possessive and  controlling as I do a lot of travelling with my job and I couldn‘t let any man hinder me in making my own money and having a career, My Ideal Man would be someone who brings me a bacon butty in bed when I’m sick and smiles while he’s making it and I’d smile picking up his dirty socks!!

Thanks to Nicola for getting in touch – I know a lot of the visitors to Darts, Beers & Cheers! are big fans.  Best wishes for the future, and lets hope we continue to see you on the walk-ons brightening our TV screens for many years to come!

Remember if you are organising a darts exhibition, or need a model for your darts shop/catalogue or website, then Nikki is available; Either use my contact form to start an inquiry (and I’ll pass it on rather than pop her e-mail on here to be bombarded by drooling fans!), or get in contact with her agency direct; Rah Productions Agency, info@rahagency.co.uk, 0844-800-2162.

MDA presents Phil Taylor and Jamie Caven, exhibition report

I’ve had a report back from a big darts exhibition run by MDA Promotions – which was a chance to see (and PLAY) Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in action, taking on Jamie Caven and others.  MDA are running some BIG exhibitions around the Leciester/midlands area, with some big names taking part.  I myself will hopefully be going along to their exhibition in Derby in November, which is just before the Player championships there that weekend.

Face off exhibition in Derby – Pro’s vs. Local Amateur players

I’ve been sent details of another big exhibition – which will include Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor – who recently created darts history by hitting two 9 darters! Tickets are on sale now – and I know it will be a great night of entertainment.

Face off - see the Power close up and personal in Nov!

Face Off!

MDA and Mitchell Promotions are proud to present Face Off an event which is set to be the largest independent darts event in derby to be held at the Heritage hotel, Macklin Street, Derby, DE11 1LF on Friday November 26th 2010.

The event is unique in the fact it features top players from world darts going up against amateur players form all over the midlands. The top players include Colin Osborne (who lives in Derby), Adrian Lewis, Paul Nicholson and 15 times world champion Phil “The Power” Taylor. They will be joined by 4 local players who are Andrew Hibbert – Leicestershire/Coalville, Nigel Heydon – Coventry/Leamington Spa, Matthew Padgett – Ilkeston and Ricky Sudale – Woodville. All the amateur players have great pedigree and have all played county level.

All 8 players will be drawn out randomly live on stage in knock-out style playing to a winner for the right to be called “Face Off” champion.

Tickets are available NOW and are priced in three tiers:-

• Gold VIP £60 or 5 for £275 – Includes early entry, meet and greet before the event, Reserved VIP seat front of stage and a free official event programme
• Silver VIP – £30 each includes reserved seat for the event and free event programme
• Bronze – £15 of 4 for £50 includes entry to the event and the last of the unreserved seating.

Tickets are available to buy online on the website www.mdapromotions.co.uk and for more information please call 07851 428018.

Upcoming darts exhibitions from MDA promotions

If you want to get closer to the darts players, and even have a chance to play one, there’s usually only one way to do it – a darts exhibition.  Most players can be hired idependantly by anyone, to play at pubs/clubs – but that will cost you around £500 for the evening (rates vary) – if you fancy that – you can usually do so through their websites.

But if you want to go along to a pre-arranged big exhibtion where everything is already arranged and you have nothing to worry about, then you are in luck.

My friends at MDA promotions are a sports promotion company putting on some cracking events, and they seem to be going from strength to strength.  From what I’ve heard, their exhibitions are top nights, run professionally, and a must for darts fans.  They are based in Leicester/the Midlands currently, but I’m sure that might expand in the future.

Anyway – a couple of exhibitions you might be interested in;

Phil Taylor Night

Bad Boys III - Hankey, Manley, Painter

MDA Promotions are excited to announce that 15 times world champion Phil ‘THE POWER’ Taylor will appearing at Ibstock Working Mens Club, Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NF on June 10th 2010.

The best darts player ever to draw breath will be taking on members of the audience and Leicester’s own Jamie ‘JABBA’ Caven in a one off darts exhibition.  (tickets here – VIP sold out)

Bad Boys III

MDA promotions presents BAD BOYS 3 an evening with 3 of the baddest men in world darts (Manley, Painter, and Hankey), and all 3 men will be meeting and taking on the members of the audience and at the end of the night each other in a one off darts exhibition expect great darts from the players the fans love to boo.

Venue – VIP rooms @ CIROS nightclub
North St, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS

On 25th Sept 2010 (tickets here) (more info here)

Video from previous MDA night

If you want a sample of what the nights are like – check out the video below from a previous ‘Judgement Night’ exhibition competition – a lot of big names there!  Looks likes the fans were enjoying the darts and show.