A pool tournament will take place this September for The Christie Macclesfield.

Airport worker Craig Williams, will be hosting a single-elimination pool tourney on Sunday September 18.

Entrants will pay a small fee, with all proceeds going to The Christie Macclesfield.

It will take place at the Broken Cross Club, with Members and Non-Members all welcome to take part.

The singles pool tournament will have a cash prize of £100. Spectators are welcome. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"Last year my dad was told he had cancer", said Craig.

"So I wanted to fundraise for something to support all of those affected with cancer.

"It is close to my heart. I've also had family and friends who have passed away from cancer.

"I've never done a charity challenge before, this is the first time. I want to raise as much as I can."

Craig has been a member of Broken Cross Club for six years, but the Club welcomes non-members, and will be doing so for this pool tourney. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"I really hope a lot of people turn up and take part for a good cause."

The tournament will begin shortly after 10:30am on Sunday September 18.

There is no maximum amount of entrants, so if you turn up and pay, you will play.

There will be food and a tombola on the day as well, to raise extra funds for the state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre which opened in Macclesfield last December.

Broken Cross Club have brought four brand new cues for the two pool tables. The venue can be found behind Broken Cross Shell Petrol Station. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

There will also be goody bags to keep the kids busy for any participating mums and dads.

"I'm normally good at pool, but in this season's Summer League, I haven't won any games," added Craig.

"The format is best of three frames, up until the semi-final where there will be five. If you lose, you are eliminated.

"There will be prizes, and we are looking for Macclesfield businesses to consider donating some.

Broken Cross Club have sponsored the trophy and donated £100 as a cash prize for the winning pool player. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"If you can donate a prize, please give me a message on Facebook."

To enter, all you have to do is visit Broken Cross Club any day until the 18th during their opening hours, and pay £7.

The cash can be left in an envelope behind the bar. Or you can pay on the day, providing you turn up for registration at 10:30am, however this will cost a little extra.

Paying on the day of the event costs just £10. But this means more money will go to charity.

Broken Cross Club have raised thousands for The Christie Macclesfield over the past three years, with the most recent cheque seeing the venue raise over £5000 in just 12 months. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

It is one of many events Broken Cross Club has held to fundraise for The Christie Macclesfield in recent years, with their total figure since 2019 pushing £10,000.

Broken Cross Club is located on Broken Cross, Macclesfield SK11 8TU.

Macclesfield: For any enquiries you can head to the venue or call Broken Cross Club at 01625 431167.

The club is open seven days a week. Monday to Thursday is 7pm to 12am. Friday is 5pm to 12:30am, Saturday is 12pm to 12:30am, Sunday is 12pm to 11:30pm. 

There will also be a prize for the runner-up. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

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