Bideford schoolboy

Peter Gifford will be off to London in 12 days time to compete against 15 other top young darts players in the national finals of the ‘Our Show’ under-16 darts tournament for the Daily Mirror Trophy.

Fifteen year old Peter, of 5B Honestone Street, Bideford, was one of two qualifiers at the West of England and Wales regional finals held at Bristol.

Should Peter be lucky enough to win the title he will not only receive the trophy from the reigning World Master and British Open champion Eric Bristow, but will also have the unique opportunity to play against the World’s number one in front of television cameras.

With his father Jack and brothers Paddy and Andy all keen players it was hardly surprising that Peter caught the darts bug at an early age.

The family team up at the Joiners Arms, Bideford.

Gazette article dated 10 March 1978