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Exeter’s new town centre, privately owned and tightly policed seemed a good place to get people’s minds off stretching their credit cards for a minute. Heavy rain made it difficult to engage the public on the main square, so the play took another form

DirtyDog had an elegant bat-swing, a flexible game that hints at previous practice.

It is only when we invite Hiner that he reluctantly strolls over to defeat us.

Jimmy has a dangerous looking serve. This means a lot to him - reminding him of China where “there are tables everywhere”.

“It’s all about deception” Mike says as he serves another nasty spin with a smile.

Jaanovic takes to the stage for a melodramatic display of emotions. Truly Olympic feelings arise on this great moment.

Alligator appears and disappears like a shadow, beating us in between.

The Pattaman doesn't suffer a defeat, he defeats us in the best of spirits.

The NINJA is a well known street performer in Cardiff and a former competitive player. The Ninja reckons that this type of street competition would reduce knife crime.

Penny is has come for this occasion specifically. At the time she is the reigning Exeter table tennis champion.

Luke defeats us with a slightly unwilling attitude.

Mike is one of a minority of Grown Ups on this glorious day of Olympic celebrations on Armada Way.