Milton Keynes Ladies Charity Table Tennis Tournament: £650 Raised, Over 100 Bras Recycled, and a Community Message

On September 6, at the Milton Keynes Table Tennis Centre, a ladies charity tournament took place with 14 female players. It raised £650 for Breast Cancer Now and collected more than 100 bras for recycling in support of Against Breast Cancer. The event was organized by Julie Snowdon, a Table Tennis England staff member and secretary of the centre. Many participants were women who regularly attend the monthly ladies-only sessions at the centre. The tournament format included group rounds, a main event and a consolation final, with an emphasis on fun and fair play. The event shows how community sport can create social value beyond rankings and professional data. While the tournament has no ITTF or WTT points, its impact can be measured through participation, charity fundraising and community connection. The next ladies session will take place on November 1, from 10am to 12pm, with donations still welcome through Julie Snowdon's Just Giving page. This news matters because it highlights the role of local clubs in sustaining grassroots table tennis and in using sport as a tool for awareness and solidarity.