An Evening with The Crafty Cockney
Posted on December 5th, 2011
Eric Bristow Exhibition – Hyde FC Social Club, December 2nd 2011
With Hyde setting the pace at the top of the Blue Square Bet North league there was a chance to take a breather from the rigours of non league football and an enthusiastic crowd turned up for a fun evening of arrers with a bona fide legend of the game.
Thirty years on from his heyday Eric Bristow still requires no introduction, even those who don’t follow the darts know all about The Crafty Cockney.
His powers on the oche may have waned with age and the effects of the dreaded darttitis but the cheeky arrogance is still in attendance and his rapport with the crowd began even before proceedings started.
If you have never been to one of these nights then I suggest you give it a try some time. You will get to meet, mingle and chat with a true darting legend and if you are brave enough to buy a raffle ticket or ten you have every chance of being drawn out to take to the stage (with your very own walk on music) and tackle the man himself at a leg of 501.
This is precisely what happened to sixteen lucky punters on Friday night and Eric saw off all but three of them. More of that shortly but let’s just say your intrepid reporter has something to dine out on for a long while.
Tags: Eric Bristow, Hyde FC, MC Paul Booth
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Bullseye Theatre Tour Derby Review
Posted on November 4th, 2011
You Can’t Beat a Bit of Bully!
It’s one of the cornerstones of darts lingo and a healthy Derby crowd found out first hand that it is absolutely spot on. You really can’t beat a bit of Bully.
There’s no Jim Bowen or Tony Green, and (some might say thankfully) there’s no sign of Dave Spikey. What we do get is a trip down memory lane with all the favourites of the popular Sunday evening show, peddled along by comedian and compere extraordinaire Neil Wheatley.
The category round (Faces, Places, Sport, Showbiz, Affairs, History, Books, Words, Britain, Spelling), pounds for points, Bully’s prize board and star prize gamble are all in attendance; the three darts legends throw for the bronze bully; the losers get a Bullseye darts and a bendy bully in a tankard; there’s even a speedboat, albeit a 17 inch long model.
Tags: Assembly Rooms, Bob Anderson, Bullseye Theatre Tour 2011, Derby Review, Eric Bristow, John Lowe
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Darts Challenge Amsterdam Minicruise
Posted on November 3rd, 2011
There are many reasons us Brits enjoy a trip over to Amsterdam, some better not mentioned on our family friendly darts site! However a great reason on the 22nd November 2011 is largely due to the onboard ‘darting legends’ entertainment 
with P&O Ferries. Prices for the sailing start at just £43 per person, including taxes.
Please find the marketing information from P&O below:
“If you are looking for a special minicruise break with a difference, then our 2 night foot passenger Darts Challenge minicruise to Amsterdam is the perfect choice. Go on – treat yourself to a memorable evening with special entretainment from former World Darts Champions Keith Deller and Eric Bristow!
The minicruise includes 2 nights in an ensuite cabin on board and with a day ashore in Amsterdam. Return Coach Transfers on the continent. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Amsterdam, Darts themed minicruise, Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, P&O Ferries
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Eric Bristow Exhibition Dec 2011
Posted on August 12th, 2011
DartsMad.com and DartsExhibitions.co.uk presents…
An evening with The Crafty Cockney, hosted by MC Paul Booth.
5-time World Champion and darting legend, Eric Bristow, comes to Hyde Football Club for an evening of darts and fun!
Eric will be taking on members of the audience so bring your darts if you fancy your chances of beating an 80′s icon.
Doors open at 7pm on the night and tickets are available in advance for £10. Use the form below to order up to 8 tickets for you and your friends.
Find out more about what an Eric Bristow exhibition entails here and make sure you book early to secure your ticket for this not-to-be-missed event.
Tags: darts, Eric Bristow, Exhibition
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Respect the Fearless
Posted on June 27th, 2011
Here I sit, watching an old episode of Bullseye. I feel that my youth was wasted. I could have been playing darts and getting the practice in early. One year of darts just doesn’t seem to be enough at my age! The highlight of my week could have been watching the Lakeside and looking forward to a bit of Bully on prime time TV.
By no means do I claim to know all there is about darts. But I do crave the knowledge. My Dad was never particularly into the sport, and I can only wish my Granddad was around to tell me stories of Bobby George winning the News of the World Championship or John Lowe’s incredible T17, T18, D18 finish earning him over £100,000 in 1984, first hand.
I am a late generation of darts fan, however, certainly not the latest. There’s a whole new crop after me, with talent that threatens to surpass our heroes of the past and present – the likes of Arron Monk, Michael van Gerwen and the youngster Josh Richardson who I was stunned by just a couple of weeks ago.
Tags: Arron Monk, Bobby George, bullseye, Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Michael Van Gerwen
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A Year Full of Firsts
Posted on June 25th, 2011
So. The last year has been packed full of firsts. I’ve had firsts of meeting the likes of Phil Taylor, Colin Osborne, Adrian Lewis, Eric Bristow to name just a few.
My first darts set (ok, so that sounds like it should be available at all good toy stores), the first time i’ve been part of a darts team, my first 180, first ton-plus finish, the first time i’ve been mildly good at anything and I’m sharing anther first with you right now; my first darts blog post!
I guess the best place to start is at the beginning. It took a while to recover the memory, but I can just about recall the first time I threw a dart. It was at my local Community Centre when I was about 6 years old. I was with my Dad and brother, trying to butt in on what the boys were doing – as girls do. I can’t say I showed a natural aptitude for the sport at the time. However, a few years later I would find that I had a knack for throwing stuff.
Tags: Adrian Lewis, Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor
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