Boatman has sent an update:
Places are filling up for my Autumn Masterclass on Saturday 28 November 2015. Grab yours while you can!
Category: Announcements
A new TV opportunity for crossword lovers
Cal Lewis is looking for the people with a keen interest in crosswords to take part in a run-through for a new wordplay show that is being developed at ITV.
The run through is not for broadcast, but there will be a small cash prize to be won on the day.… Continue reading
Autumn Masterclass (Nov 2015)
Autumn Masterclass
Brighton, Saturday 28 November 2015
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
Sloggers and Betters 11
Sloggers and Betters 11
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| What? | The 11th annual “Sloggers and Betters” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, following on, as in previous years, from the annual lunch for Times setters. |
Spring Masterclass (May 2015) – Positively the Last Update
Spring Masterclass
Midlands, Saturday 9 May 2015
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
Continue reading “Spring Masterclass (May 2015) – Positively the Last Update”
Cambridge S & B (2015) – Update
A message from Sil van den Hoek:
For those who missed or forgot about the pre-announcement last December, this is a reminder that there will be a Sloggers & Betters event in Cambridge on Saturday 25 April.
Spring Masterclass (May 2015) – Update
Spring Masterclass
Midlands, Saturday 9 May 2015
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
Now We Are Six!
Big Dave’s Crossword Blog celebrates its sixth birthday today!
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Is it really six years since, in a moment of weakness, I set up this blog, with the first post published on the following day? The average number of pageviews each day now exceeds 16,000 – can any other crossword-related blog come close to matching that?
Cruciverbalists’ Convention (Jan 2015)
Cruciverbalists’ Convention
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It’s time once again for a meeting in London, this time to celebrate the sixth birthday of the blog. Come along and join us at The Bridge House, 13 Westbourne Terrace Road, London, W2 6NG on the 31st January- any time between 12noon and 7.00pm.
All are welcome (that means you!) 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.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all our readers
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Big Dave and the team of bloggers would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A special thank you to all the crossword setters, especially to those who have taken the time to leave comments on the blog, and to Phil McNeill and his team at Telegraph Puzzles.
If you are one of several thousand lurkers that visit the site every day – why not break cover and say hello!
