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by Simon Rogers
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Gilberto Templo
Replies: 0
Views: 150

Gilberto Templo

I am sorry to inform you that Gilberto Templo passed away on Monday 26th February 2024 at the Derby Royal Hospital. Gilberto was a very popular and enthusiastic member of Rolls-Royce Chess Club and was also active in the English Deaf Chess Association, where he won his section twice at their annual ...
by Simon Rogers
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Walter Greenwood
Replies: 0
Views: 118

Walter Greenwood

I am sorry to inform you that Walter Greenwood passed away on 6th December 2023 just a few months after the passing of his wife. Walter was the longest serving member of Billingham Synthonia Chess Club. Walter always enjoyed playing games of chess. He was known for his made-up words for a check, whi...
by Simon Rogers
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Brian Norman
Replies: 0
Views: 127

Brian Norman

I am sorry to inform you that Brian Norman passed away on 26th November 2023.
Brian played for Billingham Synthonia Chess Club for many years.
He enjoyed the times he played for the club and the comradeship it produced.
RIP
by Simon Rogers
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Joyce Evans
Replies: 0
Views: 334

Joyce Evans

I am sorry to inform you that Joyce Evans passed away on 2nd March 2024. Joyce had been a member of Halesowen Chess Club since 1977. Her last competitive game (which she won!) was in the annual Summer match last year between Stourbridge and Halesowen. Despite approaching 90 years of age, Joyce was v...
by Simon Rogers
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: Junior Chess
Topic: 2024 Shropshire Junior Chess Championships: Saturday 23rd March
Replies: 1
Views: 213

Re: 2024 Shropshire Junior Chess Championships: Saturday 23rd March

The annual Shropshire Junior Chess Championships will be held on Saturday 23rd March at Charlton School (Telford). 5 sections: U8's U10's U12's U14's U18's There will be trophies for the winners (top boy and top girl) and if they score 50% or more they are guaranteed a medal. Everyone will receive ...
by Simon Rogers
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Birthdays & Anniversaries
Topic: Happy Birthday GM Daniel Fernandez (05-iii-1995)
Replies: 1
Views: 1318

Re: Happy Birthday GM Daniel Fernandez (05-iii-1995)

Happy 29th Birthday to Daniel Fernandez for last week.
by Simon Rogers
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Kevin Moore
Replies: 0
Views: 294

Kevin Moore

I am sorry to inform you that Kevin Moore has passed away. Kevin was a long-standing member of Walsall Kipping Chess Club since 1996. He played in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Cannock leagues during his time at the club and also played for Staffordshire in the national county competitions. ...
by Simon Rogers
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Oliver Horrocks
Replies: 0
Views: 488

Oliver Horrocks

I am sorry to inform you that Oliver Horrocks passed away peacefully on the 2nd February 2024 at the age of 93. Oliver played for Alsager Chess Club for many years (since possibly the 1960s) and he represented Staffordshire in the era when there were two County Under 120 teams. There will be a funer...
by Simon Rogers
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Gordon Sands
Replies: 2
Views: 621

Re: Gordon Sands

There is a picture and tribute to Gordon on the Wolverhampton Chess Club website, homepage.
http://www.wolverhamptonchessclub.org.uk
by Simon Rogers
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Gordon Sands
Replies: 2
Views: 621

Re: Gordon Sands

The funeral details have been announced for Gordon Sands: It will be held on Tuesday 12th March at 12.15pm, at Bushbury Crematorium, Underhill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 7JG. There will be a gathering after at Fordhouses Cricket Club, Jack Threlfall Memorial Ground, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 ...
by Simon Rogers
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Blackpool Congress 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 1201

Re: Blackpool Congress 2024

The Blackpool Chess Congress starts tomorrow evening.
There are 375 entries so far.
by Simon Rogers
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Chris White
Replies: 1
Views: 725

Chris White

I am sorry to inform you that Chris White has recently died, aged 74. Chris was a regular player for many years for Barking Chess Club in the Essex League and Woodbridge Chess Club in the London League. He started playing at Ilford Chess Club in his school days and was a strong player at his best, r...
by Simon Rogers
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Jeremy Humphries
Replies: 2
Views: 680

Jeremy Humphries

I am sorry to inform you that Jeremy Humphries passed away on Friday 26th January 2024 after a long illness. Jeremy joined Stourbridge Chess Club in 2006 and quickly became a club stalwart. He was always one of the first to respond to any club emails. He always supported internal club tournaments an...
by Simon Rogers
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Gordon Sands
Replies: 2
Views: 621

Gordon Sands

I am sorry to inform you that Gordon Sands has passed away suddenly. Gordon joined Mercia Chess Club last year, having had a few years away from chess. Previously he was a long time member of Wolverhampton Chess Club. He was a keen, valued and respected member of Mercia and will be sadly missed. Mor...
by Simon Rogers
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Harry Schofield 1932-2023
Replies: 0
Views: 312

Harry Schofield 1932-2023

I am sorry to inform you that Harry Schofield passed away last year, at the age of 91. Harry was both a member of Clay Cross Chess Club and Chesterfield Chess Club. He regularly played for Chesterfield in league matches and coached a number of the new members at the club. Harry's favourite chess ope...