Check us out: Oswestry Chess Club makes face-to-face return after Covid – Border Counties Advertizer
A POPULAR club based in Oswestry has made a return to face-to-face game nights after the pandemic.
Oswestry chess club recently reconvened at the senior citizens club in Lord Street for its first in person club night for 18 months.
During the long absence from over the board chess, members have kept themselves busy by playing in several online competitions.
Adrian Bailey, club member, said: Im thrilled to be back.
"While I have enjoyed playing online, and online competition will continue going forward, nothing beats over the board chess with real people."
At present, until it is clear what the demand will be, the club will meet fortnightly on Thursdays from 7.30pm and its next meeting is on Thursday, September 23.
New members of any age and standard are welcome to join us.
For more information, please contact club secretary Jon Smith, on 07855 093828.
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Check us out: Oswestry Chess Club makes face-to-face return after Covid - Border Counties Advertizer
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