Brackenwood did not miss a trick with the huge success of their open day held at their Basingstoke showroom on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of March. The king of the green baize, Dennis Taylor, charmed visitors with his combination of trick shots; humour and top-class snooker, which proved to be a fun- filled family day out for local residents.

Brackenwood designed and manufactured for Dennis Taylor his very own tailor made double-glazed UPVC fames. Dennis commented,

I was impressed, they were the largest frames I have ever seen.

He continued by commenting on the event,

I thoroughly enjoyed myself, it was a smashing event and if I was to come out of retirement and needed my glasses re-glazed, I would call upon Brackenwood.

Remembered most for his 1985 Embassy World Championship victory against Steve Davis, he took on a new opponent, the local Basingstoke snooker champion Martin Charlton. Martin has a wealth of snooker experience winning the UK Royal British Legion singles and pairs competitions and has represented Basingstoke and the South West at National and local level.

An entertaining match proved that Dennis still had the skill and style as he went on to beat Martin 4-0, achieving both a break of 70 and 80. When asked how Martin felt about the contest against Dennis, he commented,

I will settle for runner up when playing against a true gentleman and legend like Dennis Taylor. It helps to cushion the blow!

Dennis’ interaction with the local residents revealed a surprise opponent from his past that he had not seen in over forty years. David Burgess approached Dennis commenting,

You may not remember me, but we share the same birthday and a room once.

To Dennis’s amazement, David was his opponent when wining his first billiard match back in 1968.

Brackenwood’s showroom was transformed to host their very own, ‘Red Hot’, Big Break competition. Contestants of all ages and ability had to pot as many balls as they could in two minutes to make their big break. Local Basingstoke resident Roger Prebble, stole the competition by potting nine balls within two minutes winning a personalised signed snooker cue from Dennis Taylor.

Whilst the event provided a display of great frames played by snooker champions, it gave visitors the opportunity to view Breackenwoods’s exclusive window frames with their extensive colour matching service. Also on display were Pilkington’s innovative self-cleaning glass and a comprehensive range of windows and conservatories.

David Medcraft, Brackenwood’s Managing Director commented on the day,

Like Dennis Taylor, Brackenwood has one of the most recognisable faces of success within the window and conservatory industry. We wanted to demonstrate that we can design and manufacture frames for any individual requirements, whilst providing an entertaining day, for all the family.

If you would like more information about any individual frames, doors or conservatories, please call Brackenwood on 0800 253545 or alternatively visit our website at Brackenwood.

You will find us at Brackenwood House, Kimbell Road, in Basingstoke (just opposite B&Q).