Announcements
AN UNEXPECTED BIRTHDAY PRESENT (links added)
On behalf of Tom Johnson A few days before my big birthday in mid-July, my wife, Jean, received a note from Peter Chamberlain asking her to ensure that we solved the General Knowledge … Read more >>
Blogging vacancy – Guardian Genius – now filled
A vacancy has arisen for someone to blog Guardian Genius once every six months (on average). If you regularly solve Guardian Genius and feel able to contribute a blog then please let me … Read more >>
Fifteensquared administration – Change of Guard
For the last thirteen years or so, this site has been maintained and administered by Gaufrid. Unfortunately, Gaufrid’s eyesight has been deteriorating gradually to the point where he finds it almost impossible to … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations – the future
Enigmatic Variations I’ve been seeing rumours that The Telegraph has decided to discontinue the EV from end of July. I say rumours because I’ve had no official word from anyone. I’ve tried emailing … Read more >>
John Young – RIP
John Young – RIP John H writes: With a very heavy heart, I must pass on to crossword friends the sad news of the death of the compiler John Young. Financial Times solvers … Read more >>
Neil Shepherd – RIP
Very sad news received today, Neil Shepherd (Alberich / Klingsor) has died. He will be sorely missed.
Komorník’s Charitable Challenge
If you’re looking for a new, tough crossword challenge in 2022, try Komorník’s competition in aid of two charities, Asperger’s East Anglia and the Assist Trust, both based in Norwich. It is free … Read more >>
York S&B, virtually and materially
Joining via Zoom There have been requests to join the gathering via Zoom. So Andy (Eccles) has set up a meeting from 3:00 pm (after lunch is all cleared away). Details: Topic: Virtual … Read more >>
Apologies and an explanation
My apologies to those of you who have emailed me recently but have not received a reply. I have spent the last 3½ weeks in hospital with no internet/email access, not even via … Read more >>
Sloggers & Betters York 2021 – UPDATE
Posted on behalf of John: Hello again, everybody. Thank you for your response! Boris and Co(vid) permitting, it looks as though we shall be going ahead. It will be lovely to meet everyone … Read more >>
S&B York 2021 – Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2021
A message from John Henderson:
I’ve had a number of enquiries about whether there will be a Sloggers and Betters event in York this year. The answer is: “Er…yes, probably”.
Comments
In order to prevent this site from getting out of control, please read/reread the following posts: The increase in comments Comment Guidelines Recently there has been a noticeable increase in off-topic comments on … Read more >>
Spectator Crossword Anniversary
A message from Tom Johnson (Doc, Gozo, Maskarade):
This week sees the 50th anniversary of the Spectator crossword.
John Graham – A Centenary Tribute
by Tom Johnson aka Maskarade and Gozo
Today, February 16th, marks the centenary of the birth of John Galbraith Graham who compiled crosswords under the pseudonyms of Araucaria for the Guardian and Cinephile for the Financial Times.