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Category Archives: Meetings
Northern Sloggers and Betters Meet
April 22, 2012 – 11:01 am
Thank you to everyone who came and made yesterday’s meet very convivial and pleasant. The venue was delightful (although food service was a bit slow!) and it could only be one of our gang who pointed out that the name of the bar, Bramsche, was an anagram of Chambers! It was of course Big Dave’s [...]
Northern Sloggers and Betters
April 20, 2012 – 10:00 am
Northern Sloggers and Betters
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Tomorrow sees the Northern Sloggers and Betters gathering which will be held at the Bramsche Bar in Todmorden, Rochdale Road from noon onwards. Big Dave and myself will be there along with a number of other setters and solvers. These meets are relaxed, friendly and very enjoyable. It would be great if you could come and join us. We would love to see you.
Here’s the venue: http://www.bramsche.co.uk. The bar is about 200 yards from Todmorden Rail Station and parking is just across the road or to the rear of the venue off Water Street.
Cruciverbalists’ Convention (Jan 2012)
January 14, 2012 – 3:58 pm
Cruciverbalists’ Convention
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It’s time once again for a meeting in London so come along and join us at The Bridge House, 13 Westbourne Terrace Road, London, W2 6NG on the 28th January – any time between 12noon and 7.00pm.
All are welcome and, as usual, we have picked a pub that enables you to enjoy a host of real ales. Click on either of the pictures for further details of the venue.
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3 – Update
November 8, 2011 – 7:21 pm
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3 – Update Waterfall, Derby – 26th November 2011 + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + An update from Peter Harvey, known on Fifteensquared as Kathryn’s Dad:
Times Crossword Championship – 2011
October 16, 2011 – 5:23 pm
Times Crossword Championship – 2011
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This year the Times Crossword Championship is being held at the Times offices in Wapping.
John “Elgar” Henderson has organised a venue for refreshments during the intervals between rounds and afterwards.
Cruciverbalists’ Convention (Oct 2011)
October 15, 2011 – 4:08 pm
Cruciverbalists’ Convention
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It’s time once again for a meeting in London so come along and join us at the The Hamilton Hall, Street-level Concourse, Liverpool Street Station, City of London, EC2M 7PY on the 29th October – any time between 12noon and 7.00pm.
All are welcome and you can enjoy a host of real ales. Click on either of the pictures for details of the venue.
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3
September 2, 2011 – 9:06 pm
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3
The Waterfall, Derby – 26th November 2011
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A message from Peter Harvey, known on Fifteensquared as Kathryn’s Dad:
The First All England RNIB 3D Crosswords Cup
August 21, 2011 – 2:03 pm
The First All England RNIB 3D Crosswords Cup
August 6th 2011, The Midland Hotel, Cheltenham
Report by Eric Westbrook
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This unique tournament was won by Sue and Andy Wallace in the Pairs category. They completed the fiendish 3D spinning jigsaw puzzle (and half the buffet) noting the anniversary of the last Queen concert with associated ‘She’s a Killer Queen’ theme in the recorded time of I hour 37 minutes just pipping ‘2 min 53 sec Times Ace’ John Henderson by 10 minutes. Dr Henderson won the Singles event as well as every single item in the Crossword Tombola! John promptly put all items into a raffle boosting proceeds from the event substantially. The email section was won by Jim Pennington of Aberdeen who completed the puzzle in 2 days 8 hours 18 min. Marianne Cantley and Torqui of Malvanua, Pacific Ocean, came a very close second in this section with a time of 2 days 9 hours 38 min.
3D Sloggers and Betters (Updated)
July 21, 2011 – 5:58 pm
3D Sloggers and Betters in Cheltenham – August 6th (Updated)
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The next Sloggers and Betters get-together will be held in Cheltenham on Saturday August 6th starting at 1.00 pm at the Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NW. The venue is right next to Cheltenham Spa station.
3D Sloggers and Betters
June 27, 2011 – 8:11 pm
3D Sloggers and Betters in Cheltenham – August 6th
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The next Sloggers and Betters get-together will be held in Cheltenham on Saturday August 6th starting at 1.00 pm at the Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NW. The venue is right next to Cheltenham Spa station.
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 2
June 16, 2011 – 8:15 pm
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 2
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| What? | The 2nd “Sloggers and Betters (Midlands)” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in Birmingham. This meeting has been arranged by Anax. |
Sloggers and Betters 8
May 4, 2011 – 8:25 pm
Sloggers and Betters 8
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| What? | The 8th “Sloggers and Betters” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, following on, as last year, from the annual lunch for Times setters. |
Cruciverbalists’ Convention (Apr 2011)
April 19, 2011 – 9:23 pm
Cruciverbalists’ Convention
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It’s time once again for a meeting in London so come along and join us at the The Bricklayer’s Arms, 32 Waterman Street, Putney, London, SW15 1DD on the 30th April any time between 12noon and 7.00pm.
All are welcome and you can enjoy a host of real ales. If the weather is fine you can sit by the side of the Thames.
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands)
January 16, 2011 – 5:33 pm
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands)
The Waterfall, Derby – 29th January 2011
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Peter Harvey, known on Fifteensquared as Kathryn’s Dad, has arranged a lunchtime get-together for solvers, setters and bloggers in Derby on Saturday 29th January. Over 40 people have already replied, so it should be an unmissable event.
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