It just didn't work

A while ago we changed our meet times to every other Wednesday due to the pub quiz clashing with us.  I thought this would work fine.

How wrong I was. 

Things seem to be constantly clashing with the only Wednesdays that we meet.
The last straw came this week when we were due to meet for the first time in ages and now I have to work.
 
So an executive decision has been made..

We are going back to meeting every week, but now on a

That way we have some chance of getting a game.

For dates its probably best to check our website  (as that's what it's there for) or get in touch via social media etc.

UKBGF Ranking

Since my last post I have been in touch with Ian Tarr of the UKBGF to see if Lansongammon could be added to their rankings table.
A quick reply was received and we are now listed HERE.
There is nothing to see match wise at the moment but I'm hoping to rectify this at the club meeting on Wednesday.

More good news; Two more people have shown an interest in coming along to the Pint & Post this Wednesday, so things are looking up.
More flyers have also been posted around about Launceston as well as an updated flyer in the Pint & Post.

This Wednesday all welcome at the Pint& Post for some relaxed backgammon. No joining fees, no playing fees. just turn up, buy a drink and play.

All Backgammon Group.

I had a message this week via Facebook messenger from someone who runs the "All Backgammon Group" on Facebook.
They wanted to post some info on my Facebook page, which of course is no problem.
But this got me thinking that I should try to play online via this group. So watch this page for details of how I get on with this group.
I intend on entering events online and I will post my results good or bad here. Lets hope it's more good than bad.

ALL BACKGAMMON GROUP

I have been playing online using the Backgammon Ace App until a few weeks ago..Until they updated the App and I could no longer get it to open on my tablet.. So until they fix the problem of some devises not being supported I will have to look elsewhere.
 

 This weeks Meeting at the Pint & Post wasn't a great success.
Three players in total turned up with one apology from someone who intended on being there but time just got the better of them.

Several people who were eating in the pub showed an interest in our games. One couple saying that they were going home to dig out their board and start to play again...  (Result)


Here's hoping that as the winter approaches more people will venture down to the pub for a game.

Coming soon..

Wednesday nights Backgammon in St Giles went well. Several good games played. I spoke to the landlord and it seems he is more than happy for us to meet there every Wednesday.

It has been a big decision  to leave our Launceston venue but as I have said in a previous post, I can't see the point in traveling into town to play people who live just up the road.
It would not be quite so bad if we had some support from people in Launceston wanting to play or learn but there seems to be no interest.

So as from next Wednesday 2nd September Lansongammon will meet at the Pint & Post St Giles on the Heath. And then every Wednesday..

All welcome.....Why not pop along for a game and a pint.. If you are new to the game we can teach you how to play..

See you there.....

Pint & Post results for yesterday

Arrived down at the Pint & Post and just one person was there drinking. After a short chat it was decided that I would have a go at teaching him how to play.
One game later and he had picked up the game with little problem. (Maybe a new member in the wings. )

About one and a half pints later and another player arrived. He was the only other player to turn up all evening.. Not that it mattered. Gaming juice was consumed and a lot of Backgammon was played.
All together a good evening.


On the League front I have completed the relevant page on the website. Although "hidden" at the moment it will be going live very soon ready for 1st August.
 

Next meeting will be at the firebrandbar in Launceston on Thursday 9th July. For a 19:30 start. 

Day after the night before.

It's the day after our first meeting at the extra venue..(The Pint & Post, St Giles.)

I placed a flyer in the pub only a few days before the meeting so wasn't sure if anyone would show up.

HOWEVER. 

When I arrived someone was sitting at a table ready for a game. (Result) After a quick chat and introductions some liquid gaming juice was purchased and we were off.

One game down and an old friend turned up for a game. While he was playing our new member more liquid gaming juice was purchased and some lovely free nibbles were put on our tables by the landlord.
Several games later and we had another new arrival.
She had never played before, so after a quick introduction she was off.
It's hard to gauge what new players to the game are thinking but I think she enjoyed her brief Backgammon experience.
Hoping to see our two new members again.   If not at the firebrand next week then at the "Pint & Post"   would be great.
                                                                                                                                                                         I went  into the pub this afternoon to update our poster with a sticker showing upcoming dates. The landlady said that she had had quite a bit of interest the previous week one local saying that they may come along in the future. The event is also going to be added to their whats on Facebook page.


So all good  so far..

Extra meeting

This Wednesday 17th June it's the first of our alternate meetings, this time it's at the PINT & POST. A lovely little pub in St Giles-On-The Heath near Launceston.
If you want a game come along, all welcome. Or even if you can't play and want to learn come along grab a pint and say "HI".
A map to the venue and address can be found on our website HERE

I'm hoping to make this a regular meeting place on the opposite week to the Firebrand
See our website for future dates..
(Please note DAY change at this venue to Wednesday as opposed to our usual Thursday...)

Pint & Post st Giles..

I have now set up a website HERE. Feel free to pop over and take a look.
At present its still very much a work in progress but its getting there.

I have the main pages up and running together with a page link back to this Blogg.
Happy days.

Next week a new location..  We will be meeting at The Pint & Post, St Giles-On-The-Heath, PL15 9SA.
Wednesday 17th June 19:30 - 21:30
Please note the day change for this location.

 
This runs alongside our firebrand meeting on the alternate week. so nothing changed there.

All welcome. If you have always wanted to learn why not come along for a pint and a game.

For all up coming dates please see the meetings page on our new website.