TonyQuinn Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 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.BestPan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilksy Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 This is great. I play regularly with a friend in dulwich. Also play in a few meet ups/online but would be great to also have a local club here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I’d be up for that! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillmeadow Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I’m a Dulwich-based BG player. Count me in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMurphy Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 In. I played in (and won) the Camden market [fun, not the serious] tournament once FWIW.I also have a 9yo who would potentially be interested in playing Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
queeniequenell Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I would be interested in this too, work may get in the way depending on when you play, but very interested to find out the details when you agree them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyQuinn Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 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.BestPan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilksy Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 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.BestPan Hi Pan. Sounds good - I think the best place will be the castle. They have quite a large area at the back away from the bar that is empty usually with lots of table space. Rob should be fine with it and more then happy for us to play. I think they have Poker on a monday so maybe Tuesday is good. also the most affordable pub of east dulwich.failing that, the plough also has lots of table space. I will let you decide the plans though.Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1610985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsyre Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Hello,I'd be really interested in this too, count me in! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo4000 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Used to play many years ago and will be rubbish today but would be very interested to join in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessM Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Any news?! Would love to join! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyQuinn Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 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.BestPan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hammer Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I've done some thinking, The Gowlett used to have regular meet ups for BG, approx 10yrs ago... I think it was Mon or Tues evenings.I'd prefer Gowlett over The Castle. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hammer Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 ...... Or how about upstairs at the Palmerston?(if they have a free night)... Or The George Canning. (cheap beer, and never too busy) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1613314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hammer Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hi, any update please? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1614986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyQuinn Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 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! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1615084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprout Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Hi,I would be interested as well Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1615256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crozza Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Keen. Lordship has plenty of space. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1615270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc38 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Interested to join in Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1616039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoddle Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 More of a bridge man myself but backgammon is OK too although I haven't played for ages.Used to be into chess as well but it's those away games where you have travel across London in the cold and dark to play for 4 hours only to blunder the game away in one move that put me off. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1616055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyQuinn Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 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 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1616332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyQuinn Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 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! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1616692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamOrmonde96 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I’ll be there Tony 👍 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1617136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilksy Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I’ll come along tonight. See ya there Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1617537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_C Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Hello I will be there tonight ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/321375-backgammon-club/#findComment-1617598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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