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 Aug 31, 2018

# Nick Matthew - World Class Squash

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**World class squash comes to Shropshire Squash Club**

One very fine Saturday in 2018 we welcomed **Nick Matthew (OBE)** and **Josh Masters** to our club. Most/all will know of their arrival which turned out to be the most momentous day in this club's 40 year history. More than 130 members/ juniors/ friends attended the event.  
There was some frank Q&A with Nick highlighting his passion for the game and his drive and determination which made him world number 1. Play a pro sessions were a success but the highlight had to be the opportunity to watch, at first hand, world class competitive squash on our courts.![group-2\_thumb](https://shropshiresquashclub.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/group-2_thumb.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=group-2_thumb.jpg)

Many photos from the day are already on the club Facebook page and this week we will upload to our own website together with a more in-depth write up.

As a club we are indebted ot our event sponsors; Morris's, Birford, Hometyre and Andy/Jayne Kirk as well as the time and effort put in by many within the club to ensure the event was such a success.

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Its the old cliche.......'You had to be there' .......and from my perspective as chair of the club it will be one on my lasting memories. Graham Moore.

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