tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post2678586777094030215..comments2023-12-28T02:11:22.501+00:00Comments on The Streatham & Brixton Chess Blog: Golders Green RapidplayTom Chivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09850710685193416732noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-66073558843839515892008-07-14T11:16:00.000+01:002008-07-14T11:16:00.000+01:00Ironically, due to events beyond my control, the n...Ironically, due to events beyond my control, the next rapidplay chess tournament, due to be held on 9 August, has had to be cancelled.<BR/><BR/>I have tried to find acceptable alternatives without success. We apologise for the late notice.<BR/><BR/>The next Golders Green Rapidplay will be held on Saturday 6 September as usual.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I think the Hippo has been taken over by a religious group....Adam Raoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463126739488034901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-84409938149264729552008-07-13T23:53:00.000+01:002008-07-13T23:53:00.000+01:00Oh yes, I think I might have! Martin S.Oh yes, I think I might have! <BR/>Martin S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-72740039231413323982008-07-13T17:55:00.000+01:002008-07-13T17:55:00.000+01:00"I have remote memories of childhood pantos there ...<I>"I have remote memories of childhood pantos there ...."</I><BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh no you haven't.Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-63257434426178382152008-07-12T22:23:00.000+01:002008-07-12T22:23:00.000+01:00Phew! Good to hear the Hippo still stands...though...Phew! Good to hear the Hippo still stands...though I dread to think what humiliating function befalls it now. I have remote memories of childhood pantos there, and alas, travel sickness on the coach over from Wealdstone.<BR/>Not played in Rapids at GG for a few years now, but did enjoy many tournaments, run with awesome efficiency, starting not a minute late. <BR/>Keep going Adam, whatever your haircut.<BR/>Martin S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-33133839998976384362008-07-11T23:40:00.000+01:002008-07-11T23:40:00.000+01:00Sadly the BBC vacated the Hippodrome, but it hasn'...Sadly the BBC vacated the Hippodrome, but it hasn't been pulled down. Thanks for your comments about the tournament - you are too kind. Tomorrow's event is going to be busy!<BR/>P.S. I've had a haircut since these pictures were taken ;-) AdamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-29737944841020726022008-07-10T13:46:00.000+01:002008-07-10T13:46:00.000+01:001...Rd2 wins doesn't it, Alexey? I've heard that t...1...Rd2 wins doesn't it, Alexey? <BR/><BR/>I've heard that they've pulled down the Golders Green Hippodrome...is nothing sacred?<BR/><BR/>Martin S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com