ANASTASIA DOBROMYSLOVA and Robert Thornton were among the final 16 Holsten Qualifiers to win a place in the Blue Square UK Open on Sunday.    Dobromyslova, the current BDO/WDF Womens World Champion, came through the North-West Regional Final to book her place in the UK Open televised finals at the Reebok Stadium next month.

London's Stuart Pickles and Plumstead's Nicky Turner also return to Bolton as amateur qualifiers after previously competing in the event

In the South-West Regional Final, Sheerness' Geoff Harkup qualified for a fourth successive UK Open.   Harkup is joined in qualifying from Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey by Paul McDine (pictured here are Geoff, Paul and their sponsor Ged Betts). Alan Casey (Feltham), Michael Smith (Luton), Ryan Francis (Blackheath) and Mel Davies (Hullbridge, Essex) also won places in the UK Open finals.

Former PDPA members Paul Whitworth and Dave Johnston, from Salford and Wigan respectively, won places at the Reebok Stadium in the North-West Regional Final.  

THE PDC have been informed that the 2008 Thialf Darts Trophy has been cancelled.

The tournament has been staged by the DDF in Holland and ranked on the PDC Order of Merit, with Roland Scholten winning last year's title.   However, this year's event - which was due to be held on May 31 - has been cancelled following the withdrawal of a sponsor.

Due to timescales, the tournament will not be replaced in the PDC Calendar on that weekend, however the PDC are investigating the possibility of adding a further Players Championship in Holland later this year.  Any PDPA members who had entered the tournament through will be refunded their entry fee by the PDC.   An alternative event being held on 31st May/1st June is the Sheppey Classic - entry available.   The 2008 Sheppey Classic Entry Form in pdf format HERE - obviously spaces are being filled very quickly and you will need to book asap.