Second annual Milton Keynes ladies charity table tennis tournament raises £650 and more than 100 bras for breast cancer charities

On 6 September, Milton Keynes Table Tennis Centre hosted its second annual ladies charity tournament. Fourteen women took part and the event raised £650 for Breast Cancer Now, while collecting more than 100 bras for a recycling fund supporting breast cancer awareness. The tournament was organised by Julie Snowdon, a Table Tennis England staff member and secretary of the centre. Most players came from the centre's monthly ladies-only sessions. The format used two group rounds before the knockout stage, followed by a main final and a consolation final. Organisers placed special emphasis on fun and fair play, making the event more about community and participation than elite competition. No player rankings, technical statistics, or head-to-head data were available. The event was a grassroots charity event with no links to national selection or international ranking systems. It reflects how local table tennis communities can build sustainable sporting habits while supporting a meaningful cause. The centre has announced the next ladies-only session will take place on 1 November, from 10:00 to 12:00.