John Henderson’s asked me to publicise this upcoming event. I’d like to invite you all to a party that I’m organising at the Sheffield Tap on Saturday, October 26th. The excuse (who really needs one?) … Read more “Sloggers & Betters in Sheffield – October 26th”
Category: Announcement
The BASCAAs – (Best Adverse Solving Condition Acronyms and Abbreviations)
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the inaugural, and probably last, BASCAAs. A few words on the genesis of the BASCAAs. It has been pointed out that some of us are a little … Read more “The BASCAAs – (Best Adverse Solving Condition Acronyms and Abbreviations)”
The Death of the Times Crossword Club
I have just been officially notified by email of the impending closure of the separate online Crossword Club. I imagine others will be receiving the same email. As of the end of this month, the … Read more “The Death of the Times Crossword Club”
How to make sure you don’t lose your Crossword Club only membership
Latest news: These instructions are only valid for renewals up to the end of this month. On July 1st, no further Crossword Club renewals will be processed and all Worldpay agreements will be cancelled. This … Read more “How to make sure you don’t lose your Crossword Club only membership”
Don Manley’s Crossword Golden Jubilee
Don is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his first newspaper crossword in Oxford on 20 May. Full details at: http://www.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?action=read&id=1368424491.37902&user=dharrison
Today’s puzzle
As I’m currently on admin duty for linxit, I thought it best to reiterate here what Jerry said a few days ago, in case anyone missed it.Today’s puzzle (25451) is the first Qualifier for the … Read more “Today’s puzzle”
Puzzle / Clue of the Month nominations
Right, get your thinking caps on. Vote for what you think was the best puzzle of the month and the best clue of the month. The format suggested is as follows: Puzzle of the month: … Read more “Puzzle / Clue of the Month nominations”
Festive Survey 2012 – Results
Results of the Festive Survey 2012 Thank you to everyone who made this what any self-respecting TV presenter (there must be some) would call “a bumper year for the Festive Survey!!!” We had 210 participants (compared to … Read more “Festive Survey 2012 – Results”
2013 – Centenary Year of the Crossword
This year is the centenary of the crossword, the first “Word-Cross” puzzle having been published in the New York World on December 21st 1913. To mark this, John Halpern, a Times setter who also sets … Read more “2013 – Centenary Year of the Crossword”
Problems with the site
Something strange is going on. If you’re logged in you’ll see this post, if you’re not, there’s a good chance you won’t. Yesterday, my placeholder and Helen’s Jumbo blog (as submitted by her and again … Read more “Problems with the site”