Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.

Entry forms have been distributed to those competitors on the database. If you would like a form, contact Linda Collins, telephone 01209 713794, or e-mail her on:

lindahelston56@aol.com

The closing date is: Thursday, September 1.

The main sponsors are: Badders.com (www.badders.com) and Tag Sports (www.tagsports.co.

uk), in conjunction with Yonex UK.

Cornwall's Countryman Inns Group and Dales Renault, together with competitor Jack Webb's Construction Company, J. C. Renovations, from Southsea, Hants., are amongst the other sponsors.