Albert Hanson has reported that discussions are to take place between the EABA (English Amateur Billiards Association) represented by himself and Malcolm Lax, and the WPBSA represented by Nigel Oldfield. There seems to be a good chance that the Amateur Championship organised by the EABA will be recognised by the WPBSA/EASB and the original trophies made available. At the same time, the new English National Championship will go ahead as planned and be open to any player excepting those professional players ranked in the top eight. If this is so then three cheers for all concerned.