It appears that The Observer is planning to enable digital submission to their crossword competitions from 6th July for both Azed and Everyman.
Announcements
Quiz tomorrow (Sunday)
Hi all Just a reminder that the quiz is tomorrow and that the venue has changed from the original invitation. It is a larger venue so there is still room to add people … Read more >>
Times Lunch – apres drinks
The Times lunch is on the 24th June.
Traditionally there is a meet thereafter in The George at London Bridge.
Azed postal address
Comment from Bridgesong on his latest Azed blog:
*NEW* Newbie Corner
From today, I’m trying an experiment. Since The Guardian introduced the Quick Cryptic just over a year ago, it’s clear that there are a lot of people trying their hand at cryptic crosswords … Read more >>
Frank Greaney (FrankieG) – RIP
Frank Greaney (FrankieG) – RIP
Nottingham S&B Saturday 7th June
We have decided to organise another East Midlands S&B.
Two years ago, we had a really good afternoon at a pub by Trent Bridge. Unfortunately they have changed their terms which meant that we have had to look elsewhere.
The Lady’s setter setting up online
In the wake of the recent demise of what was Britain’s longest-running women’s magazine, The Lady, its former compiler Bert Baker has set up a Patreon page where ex-Lady folk and anyone else interested can subscribe to receive his puzzles each month.
flashling: from blogwork to barwork and beyond
I received the following information from Balfour (a regular commenter)
Crosswords for Nottingham S&B 7th June
We have previously organised blogging puzzles that setters have submitted for a number of S&B get togethers. Once again we have a small team who have offered to help.
Azed/Everyman
Follow these links for today’s puzzles Azed interactive Azed print Everyman interactive Everyman print
Meet the setter – Henri
The latest Inquisitor blog is for no. 1901 by Henri. This YouTube video is an interview with Henri. I am particularly chuffed with a minute or so from about 12:30.