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May 2008

1 May - Hendon Blitz, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

3 May - SJC Megafinal, Warden Park School, Broad Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5DP.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

3-5 May - 4NCL, Divisions 1, 2, & 3, De Vere Venues, Sunningdale.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

3-5 May - 4NCL, Division 4, De Vere Venues, Wokefield Park.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

5 May - CCF Open Blitz, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

9-11 May - 19th Frome Congress, Selwood Middle School, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF.
G Jepps, 27 Lockey Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5RQ (Tel/Fax: 01749 344191, Email: )

10 May - EPSCA Inter Association U11 Final, Liverpool.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

10 May - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

10 May - ECF U18 & U13 County Championships, Heanor Gate Science College, Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7RA.
Sally McIntosh, Heanor Gate Science College, Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7RA (Tel: 01773 830027, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

11 May 3^rd Renaissance Academy Rapidplay, (inc. the Antonio Fattorini Grand Prix), Latvian Welfare Fund, 5 Clifton Villas, Manningham, Bradford BD8 7BY.
C W Wood (Tel: 07796 246328, Email: ) £5 entry open to players under 25 ... click here to download the entry form

11 May - CANCELLED - 3^rd Shirley & Wythall Rapidplay.
Gordon Christie (Tel: 01564 826354, Email: )

11 May - Suffolk Junior Megafinal, Woodbridge School, Suffolk.
Adam Hunt, Woodbridge School, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH (Tel: 01394 615000, Email: ) Only players qualified from the 2008 British Land UK Chess Challenge can play.

16-18 May - Rhyl Congress, Rhyl Town Hall, Wellington Road, Rhyl LL18 1AB.
Denis Harvey, 37 Butterton Road, Rhyl LL18 1RB (Tel: 01745 330727, Email: )

17 May - KJCA UKCC Kent Castles Megafinal, Kemnal College, The Avenue, St. Paul's Cray BR5 3DJ.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Entry by qualification only. Closing date for receipt of entries: Tuesday 13 May. Qualifying event for Regional Stage Gigafinal.

17 May - 4^th Inter-Trust Chess Championships, Putney High School, 35 Putney Hill, London SW15 6BH.
Claire Summerscale, 34 Merton Road, London SW18 1QX ( Tel: 020 8874 0135, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

17 May - SJC Worthing Junior Rapidplay, Thomas A’ Becket Middle School, Glebeside Avenue, Worthing BN14 7PR.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

18 May - Hartlepool Rapidplay, Hillcarter Hotel, Hartlepool.
Graham Marshall, 125 Throston Grange Lane, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS26 0TZ (Tel: 01429 426374, 07818 486928, Email: )

18 May - KJCA UKCC Kent Bishops Megafinal, Kemnal College, The Avenue, St. Paul's Cray BR5 3DJ.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) Entry by qualification only. Closing date for receipt of entries: Tuesday 13 May. Qualifying event for Regional stage Gigafinal.

18 May - 77^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email: )

18 May - York & District U14 Junior Championships, Bootham Junior School, Rawcliffe Lane, York.
Peter Cloudsdale, 5 Pear Tree Close, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire YO32 9QZ (Tel: 01904 767177, Email: ) Nick Nixon, ECF Coach will also provide training.

24-26 May - 41^st Cotswold Congress, St. Edward’s School, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8EY.
Ron Powis, “Gordano”, Farmhill Lane, Stroud GL5 4DD (Tel: 01453 762518, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

24-26 May - 58th Ilford Congress, Redbridge Institute, Gaysham Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex IG2 6TD.
Entries to I Smith, 163 Lodge Road, Writtle, Essex CM1 3JB (Email: – entries not accepted by email or phone). Enquiries to J Rosenberg (Tel: 020 8554 2232 before 10pm)) ... click here to download the entry form

26 May - CCF Open Blitz, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

30 May - 1 Jun - Hartlepool Festival Weekend Congress, Hillcarter Hotel, Hartlepool.
Graham Marshall, 125 Throston Grange Lane, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS26 0TZ (Tel: 01429 426374, 07818 486928, Email: )

31 May - 1 Jun - Oxford University Congress, Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DR.
Marco Zhang (Tel: 0796 0625 860, Email: )

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June 2008

1 Jun - Huddersfield Rapidplay, Ukrainian Club.
Nigel Hepworth, 71 Fixby Road, Huddersfield HD2 2JB (Tel: 07903 548675, Email: )

1 Jun - KJCA Sutton Valence Junior Rapidplay, Sutton Valence School, North Street, Sutton Valence ME17 3HL.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: )

6-8 Jun - 12th South Lakes Open Congress, Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands.
Trevor Blower, 18 Blackbutts Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 3AP (Tel: 01229 472100, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

7 Jun - CCF Champions' League Chess 2007-8 Finals, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

7 Jun - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

7 Jun - National Girls' Team Championships, Claremont Fan Court School, Portsmouth Road, Surrey.
Claire Summerscale, 34 Merton Road, London SW18 1QX ( Tel: 020 8874 0135, Email: ) Join the hundreds of girls who enjoy a spectacular day of chess in the amazing surroundings of Claremont Fan Court School.

7 Jun - SJC Training Day & U7 Closed Tournament, Fonthill Lodge, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4LY.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

8 Jun - Leek Rapidplay Congress, St Edward’s CE(A) Junior High School, Westwood Road, Leek, Staffs ST13 8DN.
Robert Milner, 411 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 7BH (Tel: 01782 550112)

13-15 Jun - 7^th Yeovil Summer Congress, Parcroft School, Linden Road, Yeovil BA20 2BR.
Jack Rudd, The Red House, 25-26 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2PZ (Tel: 07973 887123, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

14-15 Jun - EACU Congress, Turner Hall, Church Lane, Newmarket CB8 0HL.
Richard Freeman, 44 Kelling Way, Broughton, Milton Keynes MK10 9NW (Tel: 01908 234014, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

21-22 Jun - Heywood Congress, Civic Centre, Wood Street, Heywood, Lancashire OL10 1LW.
Bill O’Rourke, 101 Queens Park Road, Heywood, Lancashire OL10 4JR (Tel: 01706 627874, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

27-29 Jun - 11^th Hawick Congress, Town Hall, High Street, Hawick.
Alan Armstrong, 8F Havelock Place, Hawick TD9 7BE (Tel: 01450 374423, Email: )

28 Jun - All England Girls' Gold Finals, Nottingham.
Claire Summerscale, 34 Merton Road, London SW18 1QX ( Tel: 020 8874 0135, Email: )

28 Jun - CCF English Chess Challenge 2008 - The Finals, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

28-29 Jun - 4NCL Summer Team Rapidplay, Harben House, Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 9EY.
David Welch (Email: ) or Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry guidelines

28-29 Jun - Chester Congress, Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton CH3 7BA.
Jim McPhillips, 7 Barnfield, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9HE (Tel: 01829 770762, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

28-29 Jun - Potters Bar Congress, Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1BZ.
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3HA (Tel: 01707 659080, Mobile: 07973 516718, Email: )

29 Jun - KJCA Grand Prix Final, Kemnal College, The Avenue, St. Paul's Cray BR5 3DJ.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) The tournament will be followed by the end-of-season prize-giving & buffet.

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July 2008

4-6 Jul - Manchester Summer Congress, Allen Hall (refurbished last year), 281 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6HT (on Cromwell Range).
Harry Lamb, 134 Junction Road, Deane, Bolton BL3 4NQ (Tel: 01204 63374, Email: ) This years event has three sections, catering for players of all standards, beginner to expert, with attractive prizes in each section ... click here to download the entry form

5 Jul - CCF Rapidplay, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

5 Jul - County Championships - Final,
Andrew Moore, P.O. Box 4733, Brierley Hill DY5 2WU (Tel: 07789 904835, Email: )

5-6 Jul - UK Chess Challenge Northern Gigafinal, Manchester University.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: )

5-6 Jul - 3^rd Weald Congress, Copthorne Prep School, Effingham Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 3HR.
Trevor Norton, Longbridge, Smallfield Road, Horne, Surrey RH16 9JP (Tel: 01342 842700, Email: ) This event is suitable for adults & strong juniors. Sections: Open, u160,u130,u100 & total prize money of £1000.

5-11 Jul - Scottish Senior Championship (Open) & U1500 Championship, Glasgow Academy, Colebrooke Street, Glasgow.
Alex McFarlane, 10 Chrighton Green, Uddingston G71 6TU (Tel: 01698 817155, Email: )

5-13 Jul - Scottish Championship & International Open, Glasgow Academy, Colebrooke Street, Glasgow.
Alex McFarlane, 10 Chrighton Green, Uddingston G71 6TU (Tel: 01698 817155, Email: )

6 Jul - National Club Championships – Final,
Andrew Moore, P.O. Box 4733, Brierley Hill DY5 2WU (Tel: 07789 904835, Email: )

6 Jul - Walsall Kipping Rapidplay, The Sports Hall, King Edward VI School, Kings Hill Road, Lichfield.
David Anderton, White Walls, Barr Common, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0SY (Tel: 07970 986373, Email: )

11-13 Jul - Steve Boniface Memorial (Bristol Summer) Congress, Jury's Hotel, Bristol BS1 4QF.
Graham Mill-Wilson, 8 Lyndale Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 4DD (Tel: 07765 139540, Email: ) Excellent harbourside venue. 4 sections - Open, Major (U155), Intermediate (U125), Minor (U95)

12 Jul - CCF Junior Championships, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis and Scott Freeman, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: )

12 Jul - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

12-13 Jul - UK Chess Challenge Southern Gigafinal, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berks.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: )

13 Jul - 78^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email:

15 Jul - 9^th North London Individual Blitz, Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT.
Gary Cook, 71 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow E13 0BZ (Email: )

19 Jul - Dover Festival Chess Tournament & GM Michael Adams Simul, Dover Grammar School, Dover, Kent.
David Bentley (Tel: 01246 221016, Email: ) Junior event with Grand Master Simul for Adult players.

19 Jul - 1^st Snodland Rapidplay Congress, Holmesdale School, Malling Road, Snodland, Kent ME6 5HS.
Tyrone Jefferies, 7 Nightingale Court, Albatross Avenue, Strood, Kent ME2 2TA (Tel: 01634 302046, Email: )

19-20 Jul - Spectrum Chess - 2^nd Bideford Congress, The Tantons Hotel, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2HR.
Norman Went, 53 New Zealand Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8JT (Tel: 01708 551617, Email: ) 5 Round Swiss event. Riverside venue!

25-27 Jul - 4th Scottish Borders Congress, Town Hall, Hawick, Scottish Borders TD9 9EF.
S Palmer Douglas, 3c Wilton Crescent, Hawick TD9 7EH (Tel: 01450 375652, Email: ) Best value congress around. Entry form details available from http://www.chessscotland.com/touradv.htm#borders

27 Jul - 9 Aug - British Championships, St. George's Hall, Liverpool.
ECF Office, The Watch Oak, Chain Lane, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0YD (Tel: 01424 775222, Fax: 01424 775904, Email: )

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August 2008

9 Aug - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

15-17 Aug - Thanet Congress, Canterbury Christchurch University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, Broadstairs CT10 2WA.
A D Hargreaves, 1 Medina Avenue, Whitstable, Kent CT5 4EN (Tel: 01227 274885, Email: )

16-17 Aug - UK Chess Challenge Terafinal, The Source, Meadowhall, Sheffield.
Mike Basman, 7 Billockby Close, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2ED (Tel: 07715 041320, Email: )

16-25 Aug - Jessie Gilbert Celebration International, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA.
Howard Curtis, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA. (Tel: 020 8645 0302 (day); Fax: 020 8645 0412, Email: ) 10 round open Swiss system event for GM & IM norms.

22-24 Aug - Marymass Congress, Irvine Royal Academy, Kilwinning Road, Irvine.
Stephen Clark, 47 Sillars Meadow, Irvine, Ayrshire KA12 0LG (Tel: 01294 278638, Email: )

23-25 Aug - 44th Berks & Bucks Congress,
Nigel Dennis, Boundary House, 230 Greys Road, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 1QY (Tel/Fax: 01491 576052, Email: )

23-25 Aug - 36th Hereford Weekend Congress, Aylestone School, Broadlands Lane, Hereford HR1 1HY.
W A Archer, 75 Aylestone Hill, Hereford HR1 1HX (Tel: 01432 265712)

23-25 Aug - 2^nd Leyland Congress, Wellfield Business and Enterprise College, Leyland PR25 2TP.
Bob Tinton, Leyland Chess Congress, 45 Beechfields, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5RF (Tel: 01257 451046, Email: )

30-31 Aug - World Fire Fighter Games Chess, Liverpool Echo Arena & Conference Centre, 14 Monarchs Quay.
Vojtech Fisher, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Bridal Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4YD (Tel: 07859 911588, Email: ) Chess competition, part of the world fire fighter games taking place in Liverpool.

31 Aug - 6 Sep - 58th Paignton Congress, Oldway Mansion, Paignton.
Alan Crickmore, 550 Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DG (Tel: 01752 768206 before 10 pm, Email: )

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September 2008

6 Sep - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

7 Sep - 79^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email:

8 Sep - Wiltshire 5 Minute Championship, The Brown Jack Pub, Priors Hill, Wroughton, Wiltshire. Tony Ransom, 4 Pound Farm Close, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7PZ (Tel: 01225 774538, Email: ) There will be 1 overall tournament with prizes determined by the entry level. All entry fees will be returned as prize money. The entry fee is £3 adults / £1.50 juniors (cash only, NO CHEQUES). A chilli con carne is being provided free of charge by the public house management. Entries will only be accepted on the night, so bring along a completed form. Please arrive between 7.15 and 7.30 to allow for a prompt start. It is expected that there will be 7 rounds, but this will depend on how promptly we can start.

9-18 Sep - 4^th European Union Individual Championships, Liverpool World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool L3.
David Welch, 63 Croxteth Road, Liverpool L8 3SF (Tel: 0151 733 1866, Email: ) £30,000 in prizes. Some conditions for titled players will be available. Please contact Tournament Director Manuel Weeks (Tel: +353 872740246, Email: )

12-14 Sep - 2^nd Whitby Stars Barred Weekend Congress, The Conservative Club, Upgang Lane, Whitby YO21 3DT.
Noel Boustred, 1 Dene Crescent, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 7SN (Tel: 0191 236 9871, 07903 913786, Email: ) ... click here to download the entry form

9-18 Sep - EU Inidividual Championship, Liverpool

19-21 Sep - Northumberland Congress, Parks Leisure Centre, Howden Road, North Shields North Tyneside.
Abi Adams, 3 Chirton Dene Quays, Royal Quays, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 6YW (Tel: 0191 296 1078, 07891419612, Email: )

20 Sep - SJC Crowborough Junior Rapidplay, Beacon Community College, North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2AS.
Margaret Burch, 19a Ennismore Avenue, Guildford GU1 1SP (Tel: 01483 534061, Email: )

21 Sep - 23^rd Crowborough CC Congress, Beacon Community College, North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2AS.
Don Grant, 37 Rochester Way, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2DS (Tel: 01892 654071, Email: )

26-28 Sep - Spectrum Chess - 3^rd Portsmouth Congress, The Hilton Hotel, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1UN.
Norman Went, 53 New Zealand Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8JT (Tel: 01708 551617, Email: ) A 6 round Swiss seeded congress with 4 tournament sections.

28 Sep - Brighton Rapidplay Tournament, Royal Albion Hotel, 35 Old Steine, Brighton BN1 1NT.
Duncan Roy, Pieces of Fate Ltd, 11 Jew Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UT (Tel: 07952 573096, Email: )

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October 2008

4 Oct - Oxford City CC Quickplay, Magdalen College School, Oxford OX4 1DZ.
Ian Brooke, The Court House, Crown Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AG (Tel: 01865 371133, Email: )

4-5 Oct - 4NCL, Divisions 1 & 2, De Vere Venues, Sunningdale.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

4-5 Oct - Metropolitan CC Congress, City of London School, Queen Victoria Street, London EC3V 3AL.
Ray Hamilton, 27 Hatfield House, Golden Lane Estaste, Baltic Street West, London EC1Y 0ST (Tel: 020 7608 1545, 07747 390467, Email: )

5 Oct - Brentwood Rapidplay, Bardswell Social Club, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ.
Graham Benger, 8 Theydon Bold, Woodland Avenue, Brentwood CM13 1DH (Tel: 01277 229290, 07884624737, Email: )

11 Oct - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

15 Oct 08 - 31 Jul 09 - British Ladies' Correspondence Chess Championships, (Entries by 30/9/08)
Keith Escott, 43 Orchard Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9JB (Tel: 07831 563536, Email: )

15 Oct 08 - 31 Jul 09 - British Veterans Correspondence Championship, (Entries by 30/9/08, entrants must be 60 or over on the date that play commences)
Peter Gibbs, 11 Salisbury Road, Burbage, Hinckley LE10 2AR (Tel: 01455 440236, Email: )

18-19 Oct - 4NCL, Division 3, De Vere Venues, Sunningdale.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

19-25 Oct - 34th Fortis Guernsey International Chess Festival, Peninsula Hotel, Guernsey.
Fred Hamperl, Peebles, Rue des Bailleuls, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8XB (Tel: 01481 239088, Email: )

24-26 Oct - 44^th Dorset Congress, The Prince Regent Hotel, 139 The Esplanade, Weymouth.
F C Kingdon, 6 Blenheim Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5AZ (Tel: 01305 8122237, Email: )

24-26 Oct - KJCA Caterham Congress, Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham CR3 6YA.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: ) The congress is for adults and strong juniors. The best 3 scores from members of each club count towards Club prizes. Total prize fund: £1,175.

24-26 Oct - Scarborough International Congress, The Ocean Room, Spa Complex, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Abi Adams, 3 Chirton Dene Quays, Royal Quays, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 6YW (Tel: 0191 296 1078, 07891419612, Email: )

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November 2008

1 Nov - National Junior Rapidplay, London.
Claire Summerscale, 34 Merton Road, London SW18 1QX ( Tel: 020 8874 0135, Email: )

7-9 Nov - Hampshire Individual Championships, Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh.
J Wheeler, 52 St Matthews Road, Portsmouth P06 2DL (Tel: 023 9237 9905, Email: )

9 Nov - 80^th Richmond Rapidplay, White House Community Association, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN.
James Coleman, 43a Station Way, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8SD (Tel: 020 8661 0722, 07941 252609, Email:

14-16 Nov - Braille Chess Association International Autumn Tournament, Midland Hotel, Derby.
Steve Burnell, 16 Ridgewood Close, Leamington Spa CV32 6BW (Tel: 01926 339900, Email: ) Open: Open to visually handicapped players and to associate members of the Braille Chess Association. Minor: limited to vh players graded 80 or below and to associate members of the Braille Chess Association graded 80 or below.

15 Nov - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

16 Nov - Bolton Rapidplay, Bolton Excel Centre, Lower Bridgeman Street, Bolton.
R Middleton, 97 Dovedale Road, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5HS (Tel: 01204 383634)

20-22 Nov - Torbay Congress, Belgrave Premier Inn Hotel.
Raymond Chubb, 29 West Cliff Park Drive, Dawlish EX7 9EW (Tel: 01626 888255, Email: )

21-23 Nov - Preston Congress, Lancashire County Council Offices, Pitt Street, Preston.
Malcolm Peacock, 10 Cromwell Road, Penwortham, Preston PR19AT (Tel: 01772 740882, Email: )

22-23 Nov - Spectrum Chess - 1^st Derbyshire Congress, The Isaak Walton Hotel, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AY.
Norman Went, 53 New Zealand Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8JT (Tel: 01708 551617, Email: ) 5 Round Swiss event. Luxurious hotel venue!

29-30 Nov - British Rapidplay, North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax HX3 6TE.
Brent Kitson, 6 Tall Trees, Leeds LS17 7WA (Email: )

29-30 Nov - Herts Chess Association 55^th Annual Congress, Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7JH.
Brian Judkins, 2 Constantine Place, Baldock, Herts SG7 6ST (Tel: 01462 641768, Email: )

30 Nov - Wiltshire Team Rapidplay Tournament, Nationwide Head Office.
Tony Ransom, 4 Pound Farm Close, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7PZ (Tel: 01225 774538)

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December 2008

6 Dec - Golders Green Rapidplay, St Alban's Church Hall, West Heath Drive (off North End Road), Golders Green, London NW11 7QG.
Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY (Tel: 07855 036 537, Email: )

6-7 Dec - 4NCL, Divisions 1, 2, & 3, Barcelo Hotel, Hinckley Island.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

13 Dec - National Prep Schools Rapidplay, Aldro School GU8 6AS.
David Archer, Aldro School, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS (Tel: 01483 810266, Email: )

13 Dec - Northwick Park LJCC Qualifier (U12 & U8), University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

13-14 Dec - 78^th London Junior Championship (U10 & U14), University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

13-14 Dec - 3^rd Northwick Park Congress (Open, U140, U90), University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

13-14 Dec - Northwick Park Junior Congress, University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

14 Dec - Bury (Manchester) Rapidplay, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Bury BL9 0SW.
Anthony Lee, 22 Campbell Close, Walshaw, Bury, Lancs BL8 3BB (Tel: 0161 764 2243, Email: )

28-30 Dec - 78^th London Junior Championship (U8, U12, U16 & U21), University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

28-30 Dec - London Christmas Congress (FIDE Rated Open, U150, U100), University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP.
Marc Shaw, 3 Greer Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6JF (Tel: 07947 813303, Email: )

28 Dec - 5 Jan 2009 - Hastings International Congress, Horntye Park Sports Complex, Hastings TN34 1EX.
Con Power, 418 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5HG (Tel/Fax: 01424 431970, Email: )

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January 2009

2-4 Jan - Fulprint 22^nd York Congress, Oaklands Sports Centre, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York YO24 3DX.
Neville Pearce, 6 Tyneham Way, Strensall, York YO32 5BH (Tel: 01904 491287)

17 Jan - EPSCA Rapidplay, Broadgreen Comprehensive School, Liverpool.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

17-18 Jan - 4NCL, Divisions 1 & 2, De Vere Venues, Sunningdale.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

25 Jan - 20^th Nottingham Rapidplay, Nottingham High School.
Robert Richmond, 25 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QZ (Tel: 0115 945 5908, Email: )

27 Jan - 5 Feb - Gibtelecom Chess Festival, Caleta Hotel, Gibraltar.
Manuel Weeks (Email: )

31 Jan - 1^st York Rapidplay, Wheatlands Lodge Hotel, 75/85 Scarcroft Road, York YO21 1DB.
Peter Cloudsdale, 5 Pear Tree Close, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire YO32 9QZ (Tel: 01904 767177, Email: )

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February 2009

1 Feb - Stockport Rapidplay, The Guildhall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport.
Peter Taylor, 10 Lodge Farm Close, Bramham, Stockport SK7 3BZ (Tel: 0161 440 0733, Email: )

7-8 Feb - 4NCL, Division 3, De Vere Venues, Staverton Park.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

7-8 Feb - Kidlington Congress, Exeter Hall, Kidlington.
Nick Jones, 95 Cogges Hill Road, Witney OX28 3XU (Tel: 07860 700105, Fax: 01993 706206, Email: )

13-15 Feb - Frodsham Congress, Frodsham Community Centre.
Pat Ridley, Lee Brook, Wood Lane, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn WA7 3EN (Tel: 01928 719787, Email: )

21-22 Feb - Wiltshire & West of England Junior Open Championships, New College, New College Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH.
Bev Schofield, 69 The Mall, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4JA (Tel: 01793 487575, Email: )

27 Feb - 1 Mar - 38^th Dyfed Congress, Fishguard Bay Hotel, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire.
Roland Spencer, Riverside, Ponthirwaun, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales SA43 2RJ (Tel: 01239 682703)

28 Feb - 1 Mar - 25^th Barnet Congress, Queen Elizabeth's Boys' School, Queens Road, Barnet, Herts.
Malcolm Harding, 30 Grasmere Close, Brownsover, Rugby, Warks CV21 1LW (Tel: 01788 561474, Email: )

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March 2009

8 Mar - KJCA Dulwich Junior Rapidplay, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, Dulwich SE21 7LD.
Sue Maguire, 36 Sherwood Road, Croydon CR0 7DH (Tel: 020 8656 6420, Email: )

13-15 Mar - 33^rd Blackpool Chess Conference, Blackpool Winter Gardens FY1 1HU.
Simon Woodcock, 8 Donnington Close, Leigh, Lancs WN7 3NY (Tel: 01942 682646, Email: )

13-15 Mar - Braille Chess Association AGM & Congress, Midland Hotel, Derby.
Stan Lovell, 28 Gosforth Avenue, Redcar TS10 3LL (Tel: 01642 775 668; Email: ) Open: Open to visually handicapped players and to associate members of the Braille chess Association. Minor: limited to vh players and associate members of the Braille chess Association whose grade is 80 or below.

14 Mar - EPSCA U9 Team Championships Zones,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

21 Mar - EPSCA U11 Team Championships Zones,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

21-22 Mar - 4NCL, Divisions 1, 2, & 3, Barcelo Hotel, Hinckley Island.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

27-29 Mar - Cork Congress, Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork city, Ireland.
M Bradley, 9 Castle Close Drive, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland (Tel: +353 (0)868 042710, Email: corkchess@gmail.com)

27-29 Mar - Huddersfield Congress, Ukrainian Club.
Nigel Hepworth, 71 Fixby Road, Huddersfield HD2 2JB (Tel: 07903 548675, Email: ) Huddersfield Congress will be the last weekend in March every year unless Easter weekend. This years congress will have 4 sections.

28 Mar - EPSCA U11 Girls Team Championships Final,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

Mar/Apr - 33^rd Kings Head Rapidplay, London.
C Mackenzie, 9 Allan Way, Acton, London W3 0PW (Tel: 020 8992 1849, Email: )

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April 2009

4 Apr - Teignmouth Rapidplay, Trinity School, Teignmouth, Devon.
Raymond Chubb, 29 West Cliff Park Drive, Dawlish EX7 9EW (Tel: 01626 888255, Email: )

5 Apr - Bourne End One Day Congress, Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Bucks.
David Langford, 17 Goddington Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TT (Tel: 01628 520065, Email: )

6-8 Apr - I.A.P.S. National Chess Championships, Aldro School GU8 6AS.
David Archer, Aldro School, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS (Tel: 01483 810266, Email: )

10-13 Apr - Southend Easter Congress, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Ian Gilbert, 18 Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PW (Tel: 01702 339765, Email: )

10-13 Apr - 62^nd WECU Congress, Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth.
Linda Crickmore, 550 Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DG (Tel: 01752 768206 before 10 pm, Email: )

17-19 Apr - NCJS Championships, John Moores University, Barkhill Road, Liverpool L17 6BD.
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

25 Apr - EPSCA U9 Team Championships Final & Plate,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

25-26 Apr - 34^th Nottingham Congress, Nottingham High School.
Robert Richmond, 25 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QZ (Tel: 0115 945 5908, Email: )

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May 2009

1 May - Calderdale Congress, Claremount Club, Belgrave Avenue, Halifax HX3 6AU.
Noel Boustred, 1 Dene Crescent, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 7SN (Tel: 0191 236 9871, Email: )

2-4 May - 4NCL, Divisions 1 & 2, De Vere Venues, Staverton Park.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

2-4 May - 4NCL, Division 3, Barcelo Hotel, Daventry.
Mike Truran, The Old Farmhouse, 7 Church Street, Ducklington, Witney OX29 7UA (Tel: 01993 708645, Email: )

8-10 May - 20^th Frome Congress, Selwood Middle School, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF.
G Jepps, 27 Lockey Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5RQ (Tel/Fax: 01749 344191, Email: )

9 May - EPSCA U11 Team Championships Final & Plate,
Peter Purland, 11 Warwick Drive, Wallasey CH45 7PJ (Tel: 0151 639 1797, Email: )

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June 2009

5-7 Jun - 13^th South Lakes Open Congress, Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands.
Trevor Blower, 18 Blackbutts Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 3AP (Tel: 01229 472100, Email: )

27-28 Jun - Chester Congress, The Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton CH3 7BA.
Richard Martin, 5 Mossley Court, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3DQ (Tel: 01244 535152, Email: )

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July 2009

26 Jul - 8 Aug - British Championships, Torquay.
ECF Office, The Watch Oak, Chain Lane, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0YD (Tel: 01424 775222, Fax: 01424 775904, Email: )

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August 2009

15-22 Aug - British Championship for the Blind, Monarch Hotel, Bridlington.
Stan Lovell, 28 Gosforth Avenue, Redcar TS10 3LL (Tel: 01642 775 668; Email: ) Championship event closed to Visually handicapped UK residents. Minor limited to vh players graded 80 or below.

21-23 Aug - Thanet Congress, Canterbury Christchurch University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, Broadstairs CT10 2WA.
A D Hargreaves, 1 Medina Avenue, Whitstable, Kent CT5 4EN (Tel: 01227 274885, Email: )

29-31 Aug - Berks & Bucks Congress, tbd.
Nigel Dennis, Boundary House, 230 Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1QY (Tel: 01491 576052, Email: )

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September 2009

6-12 Sep - 59th Paignton Congress, Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon.
Linda Crickmore, 550 Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DG (Tel: 01752 768206 before 10 pm, Email: )

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November 2009

6-8 Nov - Hampshire Individual Championships, Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh.
J Wheeler, 52 St Matthews Road, Portsmouth P06 2DL (Tel: 023 9237 9905, Email: )

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December 2009

13 Dec - Bury (Manchester) Rapidplay, Elizabethan Suite, Town Hall, Bury BL9 0SW.
Anthony Lee, 22 Campbell Close, Walshaw, Bury, Lancs BL8 3BB (Tel: 0161 764 2243, Email: )

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