John Brew
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Re: John Brew
Thank you for spotting and posting this sad news.
Re: John Brew
RIP.
But please forgive my irreverance: it takes a special skill to spot stuff in the death notices of the Daily Telegraph
But please forgive my irreverance: it takes a special skill to spot stuff in the death notices of the Daily Telegraph
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Re: John Brew
The picture of Alec Boswell in the link from James Gallagher shows Alec receiving a trophy from John Brew at the British Championships.
http://www.ecforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=7866
Sponsorship by Grieveson Grant for the Championships was through John Brew's support and he should be remembered for all the efforts he put in to first obtain and then maintain that sponsorship.
http://www.ecforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=7866
Sponsorship by Grieveson Grant for the Championships was through John Brew's support and he should be remembered for all the efforts he put in to first obtain and then maintain that sponsorship.
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Re: John Brew
JOHN MORLAND BREW
Died 20 September 2015 aged 84.
My profound apologies that his passing has only just come to my attention.
John Brew was the first to be appointed an Honorary Life Member of the British Chess Federation.
His principal contribution was as Managing Partner of Grieveson, Grant which company sponsored the British Chess Championship from 1978 for over 10 years. Prior to that stockbrokers hadn't been allowed to advertise. This was the first time any had undertaken business sponsorship. The day following the announcement, John appeared on TV, that in itself being sufficient to justify the initial cost of the sponsorship.
Grieveson, Grant were later taken over by Kleinwort Benson, but the very generous sponsorship continued. In that time, the strength of English chess at the top was transformed, due substantially to their support. The company also helped in other ways, making a computer available for grading and supporting Nigel Short's first entry into the World Championship cycle.
Eventually John retired and, as often happens, Kleinwort Benson lost interest.
Our condolences to his family, including his widow, Hilda.
Stewart Reuben
Died 20 September 2015 aged 84.
My profound apologies that his passing has only just come to my attention.
John Brew was the first to be appointed an Honorary Life Member of the British Chess Federation.
His principal contribution was as Managing Partner of Grieveson, Grant which company sponsored the British Chess Championship from 1978 for over 10 years. Prior to that stockbrokers hadn't been allowed to advertise. This was the first time any had undertaken business sponsorship. The day following the announcement, John appeared on TV, that in itself being sufficient to justify the initial cost of the sponsorship.
Grieveson, Grant were later taken over by Kleinwort Benson, but the very generous sponsorship continued. In that time, the strength of English chess at the top was transformed, due substantially to their support. The company also helped in other ways, making a computer available for grading and supporting Nigel Short's first entry into the World Championship cycle.
Eventually John retired and, as often happens, Kleinwort Benson lost interest.
Our condolences to his family, including his widow, Hilda.
Stewart Reuben
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Re: John Brew
Brew told me he once beat Nick Faldo in a round of golf...