SNOOKER fans in the region are in for a treat as two titans of the game prepare to play an exhibition match.
Former six-time World Championship finalist, Jimmy ‘Whirlwind’ White, is to take on current world number 20 player, Ricky Walden, in a challenge match at newly opened The Q Bar, in Volunteer Street, Chester.
And four lucky fans will win the chance to take on The Whirlwind for a frame each when he makes his special appearance, on August 7.
Chester-born Ricky Walden, 26, now based in Bagillt, Flintshire, is co-owner of The Q Bar and will be freshly back from a three-week tour of the Far East to take part in the event at his training base.
A limited number of 140 tickets is available for the special event.
There will be a prize draw and auction to be held to decide the four would-be challengers who will win the frame of a lifetime against White.
Lee Gorton, Ricky Walden’s manager and partner in The Q Bar, said: “It’s great for Chester’s snooker fans that Jimmy has agreed to come and play a challenge exhibition match against Ricky.
“It’s going to be great entertainment and for those four who get the chance to play a frame against Jimmy it’s going to be even more memorable.
“We’re looking forward to a great night with what will undoubtedly be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic crowd.”
The Q Bar was formerly Chester Snooker Centre but has been given a new lease of life after Ricky Walden, Lee Gorton, former manager Colin McDonald and his friend Anthony Owens came to the rescue.
Anyone interested in obtaining one of the 140 tickets for the exhibition match can visit www. theqbarchester.co.uk or call the club on 01244 316161.