17th August Games

Greetings

Another quiet evening when a whole bunch of paper pirate ships were sorted out pending redistribution, followed by a game of Settlers of Catan. Things are a bit muted at present with the dates of Laurie Bryson's funeral getting ever closer, but we will be present on the day to see an old friend off in the best way we can.

Prior to that, next week's games have been arranged as an early WW2 Rapid Fire game in 15mm, and I will bring the Airfix WW2 board game as a backup.

See yer soon

Neil

10th August Games

Greetings

Still thin on the ground, although Josh has returned from holiday, and ran a Force on Force game in association with Steve S.

I believe a massive sort out of the Pirates of the Crimson Coast has been arranged for next week (a large batch has been supplied by Dave Crook), so I'll bring a couple of games which we can fit in.

In the background, I have been working on some ships for the new Poseidon's Warriors ancient naval game. I've more or less finished the first batch, and will bring these to the club next week to illustrate progress.

See yer soon

Neil

3rd August Games

Greetings

Still thin on the ground due to holidays etc and no further news concerning Laurie's funeral.

We were able to run Andy Hunt's Song of blades and Heroes game, in which the heroes went to zeroes in very short order!.

Steve S played a board game called Small World with Andy P.

I understand a Force on Force game has been arranged for next week, but we have no other firm plans at this stage. I can provide the following for members and offer the choice to you:

• Space Hulk
• Napoleonic Naval
• Pre-dreadnoughts
• Dark Ages Lion Rampant
• Angels 20

Let me know if any of the above appeal - can't say I don't give you a choice!

Neil

27th July Games

Greetings

By now, all members should be aware that Laurie Bryson passed away last weekend. For any readers outside the immediate circle, I should explain that Laurie was born with spina bifida and as such was confined to a wheelchair for his entire life. I have known him since I first attended Present Arms at the Rocheway Centre in Rochford in the 1970's. He could be a challenging opponent (given his ability to 'dispute a rules interpretation' at the drop of a hat), but was always good company. Increasingly poor health in recent years had resulted in his club night attendances becoming increasingly less frequent, but this does not make his passing any less difficult to come to terms with. He will be missed.

Rest in peace Laurie, may the dice gods be kind to you.

This week's meeting saw Dave K run his Pulp Alley game, while Chris, Andy H and Josh payed Lion Rampant with Lowland Scots vs Highland Scots.

Next week, Steve H has offered to run Zombiecide Black Plague, while Andy P will run his Samurai Skirmish game.

See yer soon

Neil

20th July Games

Greetings

A few more in attendance last night.

Thanks to Andy P for running his Dogs of War game. The defending American forces won, but it seemed that every figure had been wounded or killed on both sides!

Next week Dave K has offered to run his Pulp Alley/Sweeney game. I'll sort out a backup game for anyone else.

See yer soon

Neil

13th July Games

Greetings

We are still low on attendance at present, but I hope we'll see a few more familiar faces once the holiday season is over.

A Warhammer 40K game ended early as those involved were unsure of the current rules, but photos are below on what could have been.

Josh's Skitarii

Andy's Necrons

Steve and I played Incursion (which has overtones of Space Hulk in a Weird War II setting), which I was fortunate enough to win. Modesty forbids my including pictures of this rare triumph.

Next week; Andy P has offered to run his dogs of war game, but nothing else firm is planned but I will bring something along.

See yer soon

Neil

6th July Games

Greetings

Still thin on the ground at present;

Steve S ran 'Escape from Atlantis', a board game which provided amusement for Mark and Andy.

While I ran a Lion Rampant Wars of the Roses game for Josh and Chris. Josh won b killing Chris' leader (and thereby atoning for having his Richard III figure killed by me in an earlier game!).

Next week we have a Warhammer 40k game lined up, while Josh has offered to run a Force on Force game. I'll bring the Airfix WW2 game which we trialled recently.

See yer soon

Neil