Snooker marathoners stayed on the orange

Tuesday 31st August 2010, 2:29PM BST.

With pillows for an extra rest, Darren Fox is at the table during the 24-hour snooker marathon for the RNLI. Watching are, from the left, harbour master Captain Peter Gill, representing the charity, Matt Martel, Carl Roussel, Ali Gilliland, Martin Hockey and Mick Murphy. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 1018125)

ORANGE juice, a buffet and music kept the boys from North Social Club going during their 24-hour snooker session.

The team of Mick Murphy, Ali Gilliland, Matt Martel, Carl Roussel, Darren Fox and Martin Hockey began their marathon in aid of the RNLI at noon on Saturday.

‘It’s been going OK,’ said organiser Mick Murphy, 55, as the finish line approached.

‘We are tired but nearly there. We’ve played 120 frames altogether so far. But we still have a few games to go yet.’