TonyQuinn

Hi there. We are thinking of monthly, Will be posting next date soon, probably end of April.

No, thank you for coming. And thanks to all who popped down last night. And thanks to the EDT for hosting and making us feel like normal people. I am creating a WhatsApp group for those who attended but will post on here the time and date of the next catch-up of EDBT!

I trust my hammy attempt to elevate the status of the club has not put anyone off. Just trying to gauge numbers. Should be fun!

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm that the inaugural meeting of the East Dulwich Backgammon Club (henceforth EDBC) will take place at the East Dulwich Tavern (henceforth EDT) on the evening of Tuesday, the twenty-first of March (henceforth 21/03/23) from 1900 hours GMT (henceforth 7 p.m.). The manager of said establishment is very excited about hosting this prestigious event. I will bring a set; it's a classic Greek backgammon set. I can bring more if need be. Please confirm availability. The first gathering will be a catch-up and discussing our plans. Hopefully by the third, we can start playing the first of the four annual majors! Let's do this; it should be a lot of fun! Pan

Sorry bout delay. My mate runs EDT and has offered a part of it for our inaugural catch-up. Just waiting to firm up a date. It will be in the next couple of weeks!

Sorry bout delay. I will post something soon. I'm tempted by the Lordship for first dibs, lots of room about. But after the first one, we can take it on tour around the locale's boozers! Hopefully that works. Best Pan

This is a great start! Thanks for your responses. I think the best way to move forward is to just organise an evening in some pub and see who turns up and then we can discuss how to take it on. I'll go and ask around to see if anyone objects to the sound of dice on board and come back with a date, I'm thinking starting off one evening during half-term, which starts on Monday, Feb 13. Does anyone have any preferences re dates and re pubs. Best Pan

Hi, I love playing backgammon and I realise I have not played much over the past decade or so. I'm thinking of starting up a backgammon club at a local pub on a set day each month or something like that. I used to organise tournaments at an old workplace of mine. Colleagues became obsessed in winning one of the four majors -- The Masters, The Open, the World Championship and the FIBA (Federation International de Backgammon Association). Each one was subtly different from the others! Yes, I know....I'm a geek. Anyway, just gauging interest or If anyone is interested in just meeting up to play, just let me know. Best Pan

Hi, I have an Azatom radio, nothing special, but something's gone wrong and having opened up the back it's a case of a wire not where it should be. Rather than buy a new one, wondering if anyone knows anyone who can quickly do a repair job. Best TQ

I don't think the mulletman will be welcome. Nor would Mr Dyson, or Mr Woolfson of Next or even Mr JCB.

Go to the police....what a ridiculous query.

Drive if you have a car. Use a valet service, drive to terminal, give your car to anointed firm, enjoy your holiday in the knowledge it will be there when you get back and can drive home. Same if not cheaper than a cab. www.looking4parking.com is worth a look to find deals and there always are.

Absolutely right Tiddles. "Sometimes they need to know it is not ok." Guy running it may be a fine fellow, but what went on for him to get the boozer was wrong. Don't expect a boycott to drive him and his chain under, but it'll be fun trying.

Not sure you should put your phone number out there for all and sundry to see. That's what private messages are for.

I've missed this completely. Can someone just provide me a step-by-step explanation of what's going on and what I need to do carry on getting food waste and garden waste collected as now. Currently we have a big brown bin into which both garden and food waste are deposited. Many thanks in advance.