Fibs.

After the UKBGF announced that there would be a couple of online tournaments next year I thought I had better start using an online gaming program that is lightly to be used by the other players.
After an e-mail to the tournament director for some advice I settled on trying FIBS.

To be honest my first choice was going to be Gridgammon, just for the reason that quite a few of the players I follow through a Facebook group seem to use it.
The problem with Gridgammon is that you need to be nominated for membership like an exclusive country club. So this was out, as I don't know anyone personally that uses it.
Back to 3DFIBS.

I selected 3DFIBS to use as a Fibsboard and downloaded it to my PC, and I'm glad I did.
I have had quite a few offline games and a few online games over the last few days and I seem steadily to be getting to grips with the functions available.
I will be Re-blogging about my fibs experience in a few months when I have had more experience of it.

So I'm set to go. Roll on January 2016.

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.

Calendar update.

                      The UKBGF have just updated their events calendar for 2016.

The UK Open will be held once more at the Ricoh Arena Coventry 20th - 22nd May 2016 
I'm hoping to go to this one all being well.

 

The London Open will be between 27th - 29th August 2016 at the Hippodrome, Leicester Square.
This could be a possible one to attend.

 
 
The UK Clubs Championship  will be on  14th August 2016 at the Grosvenor Casino, Didsbury, Manchester.  We will have to get some more members who are prepared to travel for this one.. You never know, anythings possible.

Two of our new Young players.

Last Wednesday at the Pint & Post.

Poppy (6) and Reuben (10) get a Backgammon lesson from Lynne (21+)

Reuben has been playing for several months now and Poppy thought that she would like to learn.

I wasn't sure how well she would take to it, but very quickly she was making moves with no help.

Think I will be losing games to them very soon. 

      

Poppy contemplating a tricky move.

Her first games of Backgammon.











Reuben not happy with the checker colours
that he is left with.

Another good evening spent playing Backgammon and sampling the Pint & Posts great food.
Roll on next week.
If you would like to learn how to play or would like a game why not come along next Wednesday. See our WEBSITE for details. 

Backgammon for children in need

We are thinking of doing something for Children in need 2015.

The plan is to do something like a 12hr Backgammon marathon or something similar. 24hrs would make for a better event but there isn't anywhere local that we could take over for that amount of time.

So then I'm thinking, how would I work this? Number of games over 12hrs in total as a target, or just constantly playing for 12hrs?
Some thought Is needed but I'm running out of time, there is only 2 weeks to go until the event on the 13th November.

I think a chat to our local pub is needed.. Watch this space for event details.

wise words

                                      So true, can't say I have the skill bit sorted yet.
                                                      But still enjoy my games.

Should be a good turn out tomorrow tonight, Fingers crossed. I know of several people turning up for a game with several eating first, so all good for the Pint & Post.
If you fancy a game why not pop along.. 19:30 start. See our website for directions.

Just another week.

Well another week has gone by..Wednesday night club meeting amounted to me and another regular who comes out to the village from Launceston every week.

So this week I have decided on a couple of things.

1. I have temporarily suspended the league and have taken down the web page for now.
    I will reinstate it  when we have more core players...
    I thought at one point that we were there, but  maybe    not quite yet.

2. Over the next couple of weeks I am starting a social media and flyer advertising
    campaign to try to attract some more members. 

                                                          WE WANT YOU...

Anyone reading this who may have some ideas to help rustle up some members please feel free to comment below.

Or if you want to come along, please do, we wont bite.....Honest....