Chess Party on Saturday! :)
This invitation extends to members of Barnet chess club or Blog readers of our site who happen to be in London on Satuday, and fancy a few games of blitz chess:
Chessworld London Social April 2008
Hi All
Message from Ockendon, the London social event organiser follows:
When is the London Social?
On Saturday, 19th April, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
A restaurant has also been booked for 6.00 p.m., for those members who wish to go on to a meal after the social (see below).
(For anyone who can’t make this one - and for those who can! - there will be another London Social on Saturday, 30th August. Details of this will be posted at a later date.)
Where is the social?
This year we are trying a new venue, the Walgrave Arms, 40-42 Brendon Street, Marylebone W1H 5HE. Click here for details:
Wargrave Arms pub details
This pub is already used regularly by the Kings Head Chess Club, and Kingscrusher has checked it out; click here for his pictures:
Venue pictures
The Walgrave Arms is within easy reach of Edgeware Road, Marble Arch and Paddington stations.
Who can attend?
The social is open to all members (whether full or guest members) and to their families and friends.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend, by adding your name here:
Event Calendar entry
If you are planning to bring more than 3 friends/family members it’s essential that you check first with me (ockendon) to check that we can accommodate you.
Also, please message me if you have any additional needs, such as mobility or sensory needs, so that we can do our best to ensure that everything goes smoothly for you. We want to make everyone feel equally welcome.
People of all ages are welcome to attend; however, anyone under 18 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
What does it cost?
There is no charge for coming along to the social. Those attending are, of course, responsible for purchasing their own food and drink.
So, what actually happens at a social?
Chessworld socials are friendly, informal events. Some people come mainly to play chess, others prefer to socialise and play the occasional game. Some non-playing friends or relatives like to spend the time visiting the sights or doing a bit of shopping.
You can drop in whenever you like, and stay for as long or as short a time as you want to.
What about the chess?
There is plenty of that! Most games are informal, just ask someone if they’d like a game. It doesn’t matter if they’re much stronger or much weaker than you! Some people like to use clocks, but most games have no time limits. There is no competition, and games played at the social will not, of course, have any effect on your chessworld rating.
If you are new to socials, I will personally greet you, and will also find your first opponent for you if you wish.
Do I need to bring anything?
Yourself! Plus a chess set if you have one that you can carry easily. But if you don’t, please do still come; there will be quite a few spare sets around that anyone can use.
What was that about a meal?
The social at the Walgrave Arms is of course the main event of the day. However, some people like to stay on a bit longer and have a bite to eat. It’s also a chessworld tradition to play a communal game of chess during the meal!
We have booked tables for 20 people at a nearby Italian restaurant, Bizzarro, at 18 Craven Road W2 3PX.
Places will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. Please message me directly as soon as possible if you do wish to come to the meal. For the sake of fairness, we will not be able to accommodate more than one guest per member at the meal.
Here is the restaurant’s website:
( http://www.bizzarro.co.uk/aboutus.php )
Many thanks to Cuppablanca for finding this restaurant for us.
I’m coming from a long way off. Where can I stay?
There is, of course, plenty of accommodation in London. We are not able to recommend a particular place, but try typing “London hotels”, “cheap accommodation in London”, etc. etc. into Google for some ideas.
I have another question
Excellent! Please message me directly with any questions, I’ll be more than happy to answer.
If you’ve never been to a social before, please do consider coming along. I was pretty nervous at my first social a few years ago, but I was quickly made to feel welcome, and by the end of the day I already felt at home!
Reply to Ockendon
Ockendon
London Social Organiser
Chessworld London Social April 2008
Hi All
Message from Ockendon, the London social event organiser follows:
When is the London Social?
On Saturday, 19th April, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
A restaurant has also been booked for 6.00 p.m., for those members who wish to go on to a meal after the social (see below).
(For anyone who can’t make this one - and for those who can! - there will be another London Social on Saturday, 30th August. Details of this will be posted at a later date.)
Where is the social?
This year we are trying a new venue, the Walgrave Arms, 40-42 Brendon Street, Marylebone W1H 5HE. Click here for details:
Wargrave Arms pub details
This pub is already used regularly by the Kings Head Chess Club, and Kingscrusher has checked it out; click here for his pictures:
Venue pictures
The Walgrave Arms is within easy reach of Edgeware Road, Marble Arch and Paddington stations.
Who can attend?
The social is open to all members (whether full or guest members) and to their families and friends.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend, by adding your name here:
Event Calendar entry
If you are planning to bring more than 3 friends/family members it’s essential that you check first with me (ockendon) to check that we can accommodate you.
Also, please message me if you have any additional needs, such as mobility or sensory needs, so that we can do our best to ensure that everything goes smoothly for you. We want to make everyone feel equally welcome.
People of all ages are welcome to attend; however, anyone under 18 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
What does it cost?
There is no charge for coming along to the social. Those attending are, of course, responsible for purchasing their own food and drink.
So, what actually happens at a social?
Chessworld socials are friendly, informal events. Some people come mainly to play chess, others prefer to socialise and play the occasional game. Some non-playing friends or relatives like to spend the time visiting the sights or doing a bit of shopping.
You can drop in whenever you like, and stay for as long or as short a time as you want to.
What about the chess?
There is plenty of that! Most games are informal, just ask someone if they’d like a game. It doesn’t matter if they’re much stronger or much weaker than you! Some people like to use clocks, but most games have no time limits. There is no competition, and games played at the social will not, of course, have any effect on your chessworld rating.
If you are new to socials, I will personally greet you, and will also find your first opponent for you if you wish.
Do I need to bring anything?
Yourself! Plus a chess set if you have one that you can carry easily. But if you don’t, please do still come; there will be quite a few spare sets around that anyone can use.
What was that about a meal?
The social at the Walgrave Arms is of course the main event of the day. However, some people like to stay on a bit longer and have a bite to eat. It’s also a chessworld tradition to play a communal game of chess during the meal!
We have booked tables for 20 people at a nearby Italian restaurant, Bizzarro, at 18 Craven Road W2 3PX.
Places will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis. Please message me directly as soon as possible if you do wish to come to the meal. For the sake of fairness, we will not be able to accommodate more than one guest per member at the meal.
Here is the restaurant’s website:
( http://www.bizzarro.co.uk/aboutus.php )
Many thanks to Cuppablanca for finding this restaurant for us.
I’m coming from a long way off. Where can I stay?
There is, of course, plenty of accommodation in London. We are not able to recommend a particular place, but try typing “London hotels”, “cheap accommodation in London”, etc. etc. into Google for some ideas.
I have another question
Excellent! Please message me directly with any questions, I’ll be more than happy to answer.
If you’ve never been to a social before, please do consider coming along. I was pretty nervous at my first social a few years ago, but I was quickly made to feel welcome, and by the end of the day I already felt at home!
Reply to Ockendon
Ockendon
London Social Organiser
Comments
Cheers~
Tom.