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J T Melsom wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:08 pm

Good stuff but what about the annual horn dance as the most notable claim to fame?

Ooh I'm glad someone knows about that! The question we are most asked though is 'when is the school reopening' , I used to work there and it was very sad for everyone and looks challenging at the moment in these times.

As for the Horn Dance it got cancelled last year for the first time in hundreds of years: https://abbotsbromley.com/information/horn_dance/

It usually takes place in September so hopefully will get going again!

The Unthanks did a TV feature on it, a half dozen or so years back, otherwise it would have escaped my attention.

John Upham wrote: ↑

Fri May 21, 2021 6:46 pm

Simon Rogers wrote: ↑

Fri May 21, 2021 6:12 pm

I've found quite a few that are reopening on my travels around the country.

Perhaps you could report on these?

Get ready for this great news.
Here it is:
It was sadly reported a number of months ago that the York R.I. Chess Club (which was situated next to York Railway Station at the Railway Institute) had lost their venue after many years.
Well, I am pleased to announce that the club has found a new venue, however the club night will change from a Tuesday to a Wednesday night.
They are hoping to open on Wednesday 23rd June.
This is the address:
Guppy's Enterprise Club,
17 Nunnery Lane,
York,
YO23 1AB

Crowthorne Chess Club had its first OTB meeting since March 2020 at

The Pinewood Centre in Crowthorne.

See https://crowthornechess.org.uk/event/cl ... d-meeting/

J.

Fleet and Farnborough Chess Club has held a couple of meetings, but is (a) restricted by limited venue opening, but critically (b) facing diminished numbers at both age ends

AndrewBanks wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:32 am

Fleet and Farnborough Chess Club has held a couple of meetings, but is (a) restricted by limited venue opening, but critically (b) facing diminished numbers at both age ends

I am a past member of Fleet & Farnborough Chess Club (formerly Hart Chess Club) and it has an excellent venue at Cody Sports and Social Club. Huge car park and bar.

However, it is very much "tucked away" in Pyestock.

Former members include Harry Grieve and Simon Williams. It was here that I first met Harry (but my name was never Sally) and it was clear as mustard he had much talent.

See http://www.fleetchessclub.org.uk/

Liverpool reopened on 25th May and has been busy every week with 14 new members already.
Juniors will not restart until all restrictions lifted as venue have strict stay in seat policy.

JamesGallagher wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:18 am

Liverpool reopened on 25th May and has been busy every week with 14 new members already.
Juniors will not restart until all restrictions lifted as venue have strict stay in seat policy.

A rather splendid venue!

What is the venue?

John Upham wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:09 am

JamesGallagher wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:18 am

Liverpool reopened on 25th May and has been busy every week with 14 new members already.
Juniors will not restart until all restrictions lifted as venue have strict stay in seat policy.

A rather splendid venue!

What is the venue?

The Vines on Lime Street next to Adelphi hotel

Steve Emmerton wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:03 pm

Fenton Chess Club in North Staffs have been playing outside throughout the pandemic - often with extra warm clothing and with our umbrellas up !! We have now been open indoors for the past 3 weeks.

Something like this Hastings scene :

Also in the North Midlands Telepost Chess Club, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, reopened a couple of weeks ago.
They play on Monday evenings at The Telepost Chess Club, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6BT
This was posted on their website in the News and Diary Section on the 10th June:
"15 months after our last non-virtual club night, the doors will finally be open to the chess club (and left open for ventilation!) at Telepost on Monday 14th June."
"A number of Covid measures will be in place, including the requirement to wear masks while moving about, use of sanitiser and cleaning of equipment."
"We look forward to welcoming members old and new as we navigate these new arrangements."
www.telepostchessclub.org

John Upham wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:43 pm

Something like this Hastings scene :




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Is that 1970-71, Robert Byrne and Raymond Keene? Not sure who is spectating. Krogius played that year.

Paul,

This is the official Getty Images caption:

"Chess Players
29th December 1970: At the Hastings International Chess Congress two players are practising out of doors on the snow-covered sea front. British player, Raymond Keene, is on the right playing an American, while the Russian looks on. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Getty Images)"


You have identified everyone whereas GI did not.

I understand Bolton reopened last week with 8 attendees, and despite lots of Covid precautions, 1 tested positive the following day, so the other 7 are having to isolate

At Bury, we've decided to reopen on 17 August i.e. after the date when self isolation ends for u18s and the double vaccinated