After the formal presentation of trophies at the AGM, there was a chance to take a photo of the winning team - Robert Starley, Harry Sharples, John Thorley & Mark Towlson - with the Team Quickplay Shield. As joint winners (with Bridge) of the League Jamboree, we hold the Julius Day Shield for the first six months of this season. This is the first time that Sandwich (or Woodnesborough) has put its name on this prestigious trophy, and it’s fitting that pictured proudly showing it off is our strongest player, Robert Starley, who held Bridge’s Richard Eales to a draw on Board 1 in the match. Our full Jamboree team was: Robert Starley, Harry Sharples, Jon Hunt, Mark Towlson, Adrian Tottenham & Ethan Latymer.

The full Club Schedule to the end of January 2023 has been published on the club noticeboard and can be viewed in PDF format here or via our online Calendar. Our new series of occasional (and optional) lessons begins on Tuesday 20th September, 7:30-9:00pm, with Jon Hunt leading a session entitled “Passed Pawns That Win… …And Passed Pawns That Don’t!”. Entries for the Club Championship and the open rapid “Black-and-White” close on 30th September and are free to Sandwich members. Thank you to everyone who has already paid the first instalment of their annual subscription or has signed up to pay by direct debit from our “Join” page. If you’re planning to pay annually, then please sign up online or pay the Treasurer (Jon) direct before the end of September.

The AGM minutes will appear on the Club page as soon as they are ready. We are still looking for a candidate for the vacant role of Club Secretary.