Nigel Sharp from Dartmouth was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in November 2023.

He had no symptoms and unfortunately had not taken the time to get himself checked.

Nigel only discovered it by breaking his hip whilst fielding at pub cricket because his hip was weakened by the cancer.

Nigel said: “I'm now nearly two years into my cancer treatment and have also had my hip replaced.

“My current health status is very positive and for this I have to hugely thank the NHS team for all my treatment for both the cancer and orthopedic surgery.

“The love and support I have received from everyone in my life has been amazing and now I'm more mobile I think the time is right to try and give something back to the Prostate UK charity and hopefully highlight the need for men to get themselves checked.

“As such, with the support of my friends in Dartmouth and my local pub, The Market House Inn, we are arranging to hold a 10 hour 8 Ball Pool Day, where we will be playing various formats of the game against other pubs and groups within the town. There will also be a raffle and an auction.”

The event will get underway at The Market House at 11am on Wednesday November 12.

Hosted by the Market House Inn Landlord Dean and Sarah.

They will be accompanied by teams including Dart RNLI and the rugby club and there will also be Killer Pool.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and if you’re over 50, are black, or have a family history of the disease, then your risk is even higher..

The earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat.

With over £100 million invested in research, treatment, and care, Prostate Cancer UK are building a future where prostate cancer no longer cuts men’s lives short.

As well as the pool there will be over 20 auction items available for folk to bid on. Bids will be accepted from this coming week and finalised after the pool event ends.

These items include:

Somerset Brewery Tour for eight people.

Four Ball Voucher at Dartmouth Golf Club or Associated Courses.

Four cinema Tickets for the Flavel Arts Centre.

Fish filleting Session from Local Fishmonger Legend Mark Lobb.

Meat Boning Session from Local Butcher Legend Richard Pollard.

Meal Vouchers from various Dartmouth and Kingswear Pubs and Restaurants.

A Hand Made Christmas Cake produced by local French Artisan Baker Julien Picamil (JP Bakery).

Three hand drawn illustrations from local artist Paul Barclay.

Five food hampers created from products from various national organic brands and wholesalers.

Individual items from most Dartmouth supermarkets and many many more individual items kindly donated by local retailers and residents.

Bidders for the auction items are encouraged to pop into the pub to make their bids or let Deano or Nigel know direct.

If you would like to make a contribution you can visit: https://tinyurl.com/398tnjj9