We welcomed a few newcomers to the club this week – experienced players as well as some who had never played before – who came to experience the friendly atmosphere and enjoy some backgammon. The final game of the Division One season took place with a top of the table decider seeing Ian beating Steve … Read more
We recently concluded Season 5 at St Annes Backgammon Club! Congratulations to Steve Holme who topped the pile just pipping Graham and Ian and won our Division 1 trophy! Here’s Steve picking up the trophy from Ian Squire: And the final Standings: In Division 2 Greg Ashworth came out on top just ahead of Tim, … Read more
We held a mini 1 point tournament this week with easter eggs as the prizes! On Monday 14th April ten eager St Annes Backgammon Club players battled it out in our annual Easter tournament playing for the coveted packets of Cadbury Mini Eggs. 🥚🐣 In a two- group format, two players from each group emerged … Read more
A good turn out saw a number of exciting matches played out. It was also nice to see new faces in the club – as season 5 draws to a close we welcome all comers to join us for season 6! Next club night is Monday 14th April 2025 at The Links pub, St Annes … Read more
It’s always great to have a sociable evening – with 16 members attending and also a few very welcome guests. We waved goodbye to Jarrad, and Jason finally managed to sell his board! We had some friendly matches, and a few league matches kicked off the new club season: Division 1 Graham 9 – 4 … Read more
Last evening saw a fantastic turnout for what may be described as one of the highlights of our club’s year thus far, notwithstanding the forthcoming St Annes Open on 21st December (only 3 places available). Our special guests, the organisers of the unique online Animal Backgammon Tournaments, The Fox, Mr Lawrence Jones with his most … Read more
Another good club night with 12 players competing in a one-off tournament, 6 in each group with the top 2 from each group playing a semi final then final. Semi-finalists: Greg, Ian, Heather and Tim. Finalists: Heather and Greg Ashworth Winner: Heather Knott Very well played, Heather! Other players played league matches. Nearly ready to … Read more
