The club was formed in 2018 when a few backgammon enthusiasts got together to play casual games at St Annes Tennis and Squash Club on the coast at St Annes on the Sea, Lytham St Annes near to Blackpool, Lancashire. The club was publicised amongst the tennis club members and further afield via social media and soon we had eight or ten regular players. The club has evolved over the years and as numbers have increased, we have moved to a larger venue, The Links Pub where we use their function room and meet fortnightly on Monday evenings.
We have a committee, Robert Hanning, treasurer, Ian Squire, chairperson and Oliver Squire, secretary. We now run more structured evenings, playing either a mini tournament to be completed on the night or players may choose to play league matches of which we have 3 divisions to run over a nine month period. Results are entered into the UKBGF rating system so players can track their progress. Players often meet outside of club nights to play Chouette or friendly games.
Beginners are very much encouraged with members running beginner sessions and lending books in order to encourage everyone to keep making progress.
Our growing club continues to make progress with players becoming better players month by month and we enter a team in the UK Clubs Championship.
“What is the club’s USP?” I suppose the answer to that question is that we welcome and encourage players of all abilities, we facilitate healthy competition, we offer learning opportunities and most of all we have lots of fun!
We’re open to all players of any skill level.
We meet at The Links Pub, Heeley Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 2HS every other Monday.
Please ring Ian on +44 (0) 7817 111259 or email us at [email protected] or use the form below.