The West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation (WEBSF) is a not-for-profit community group that provides Billiards and Snooker activities around the South West.
The organisation is run by a team of volunteers who have given thousands of voluntary hours in the community since the group first started over thirteen years ago. The main aim of the foundation is to develop and facilitate ‘Billiards and Snooker for All’ throughout the West of England by holding coaching sessions and tournaments as well as promoting the benefits of volunteering.
Over the years, our volunteers have been able to help hundreds of participants enjoy the sport ranging from those who want to play just for fun or socialise, to the more serious players who have gone onto compete at International and Professional levels. Our volunteers have also been able to provide a vital lifeline for some of our more vulnerable participants, who can sometimes have complex social and/or health issues (for example people with learning difficulties, unseen disabilities, Stroke survivors and people living with Dementia).
Through regular coaching sessions, the WEBSF provides a safe and informative environment where players can form new friendships and learn new skills. Using billiards and snooker as a tool for learning, coaching sessions not only concentrate on developing further knowledge about the game but also help to increase confidence, improve social skills and work on aspects of literacy and numeracy. Volunteering has also proved to be a successful platform to support personal development.
In order to raise vital funds to support the work we do in the community, the Foundation will be holding a Prize Draw on the evening of Saturday 26th May 2018 in Swindon during an exhibition event with Snooker Professional, Dominic Dale.
