Category: Announcement

Just a quick reminder that some of us are gathering for another pub & grub session next Friday. Full details in this previous posting: http://community.livejournal.com/times_xwd_times/208592.html

This thread at rec.puzzles.crosswords mentions a site offering free trial access to an archive of the Times up to 1985 (N.B. as far as I can see, the length of trial period is not stated). … Read more “Times archive trial offer”

On October 8 November 3rd this year, according to Amazon, you’ll be able to buy “How to Master The “Times” Crossword: The “Times” Cryptic Crossword Demystified”. Apparently this is by Tim Moorey, one of the … Read more “A book to watch out for”

There’s a new blog for the Daily Telegraph puzzle – see the new link on “Other Solving Blogs” on the right. (George’s Listener blog has also been added). This means that all five UK broadsheet … Read more “Last UK broadsheet puzzle now blogged”

Under the puzzle in the paper: The Times Crossword Championship will take place again this year at Cheltenham on Sunday, October 12. Full details will appear with the first qualifying puzzle on Thursday, April 3. … Read more “Times Championship announced”

As some readers will know, we’ve had a few evening meetings at London pubs for contributors to and readers of this blog, fifteensquared and Tony Sever’s RTC3. Both times, we’ve also had some setters present. … Read more “Sloggers and Betters 4 – a pub and meal evening on 4/4”

Spare a thought this weekend for competitors in the ACPT – American Crossword Puzzle Tournament – the annual chance for American crossword solvers to get together and test their skills on puzzles like those in … Read more “I say Cheltenham, you say Brooklyn”

This cute little feller is part of the the ‘bird on a box’ picture that accompanies 404 / file not found errors on the Times Online site. In theory I’m breaching copyright, but I coudn’t … Read more “Bird on a box”

Today, a letter from James Harding, Editor of The Times, was sent to all crossword club members. Here’s what it said Dear Mr MemberSurname, This is a letter of apology. I know that you have … Read more “Times Club – e-mail from the Times Editor”

Sorry about this friends, but I’m forced to impose restrictions on posting to the Polls. The forum software allows some minor improvements but I’ve needed some lateral thinking; fingers crossed, what I’ve done won’t be overly … Read more “Changes to Poll procedure”