This year we learned of the sad loss of one of our regular players, Richard Barratt, who died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 47. He left behind his loving wife, Charlotte, daughters Lilly and Alice and son, George, who played in a newly formed team for 2025.
Richard was much-loved and will be greatly missed. He worked as a family lawyer and was someone who consistently made time for others, at work and in his private life. Richard was always up for an adventure and socialising, which is why the UK Kubb Championship became such a source of enjoyment for him. He loved meeting new people and old friends, checking rules, talking tactics and learning from the mighty Belgians. Richard always loved to tell a story, and his tale of weekends away playing Kubb was one of his favourites.
Richard truly embodied the spirit of Kubb and it was fitting to rename the Neil Wilson Award this year in his honour. We know Neil would agree.
Here we see three teams: King’s Knockers, Tiny Tossers and Touching Wood (the worthy recipients of the Richard Barratt Trophy), including Richard’s son George.
