Announcements

There’s a nice interview with Roger Squires, aka Rufus and Dante, on Shuchi’s Crossword Unclued blog.

Only a couple of weeks to go now before the Sloggers and Betters lunch at Waterfall in Derby on Saturday 26th November, so just an update for everyone who’s indicated they’re coming, and … Read more >>

Some more photos of crossword-related events: Hamilton Hall, Liverpool Street, Saturday 29 October 2011: October 2011 Rather belatedly, the inaugural 3-D crossword championships in Cheltenham, Saturday 6 August 2011: 3-D Crossword Championship

Five years ago today (1/11/2006) the first blog appeared on Fifteensquared. It was for Guardian 23,910 by Janus and was written by neildubya, the founder of this site. So, what have we achieved … Read more >>

I was sorry to learn from Hugh Stephenson’s latest newsletter that Shirley O’Brien, aka Auster of the Guardian, died on 12 July at the age of 79. There’s an obituary from the Brisbane … Read more >>

Following a three-line whip from Eileen, I am trying to organise another Midlands get-together for crossword aficionados.  Following the Brum Bash that Anax and Jayne organised, we’ll be having another Derby Day. It … Read more >>

Those of you who would like to see how Arachne/Anarche spends her spare time, and perhaps help her to achieve her goal regarding support for a good cause, should visit www.pageant.org.uk/sarah.htm where there is … Read more >>

Yesterday (20 August 2011) a group of crossword addicts went to the ‘office’ used by the late Mike Laws — The Springfield Park Tavern, in Bounds Green, north London — to present two … Read more >>

Saturday 6 August: A 3D Bloggers and Setters in Cheltenham “The First All-England RNIB 3D Crosswords Cup” All are welcome. Entry and lunch by ticket. The next Bloggers and Setters get-together will be … Read more >>

Thanks to Scarpia and Shirley for drawing attention to the fact that John Graham (Araucaria/Cinephile) is going to be the guest on Desert Island Discs next Sunday 10th July @ 11.15 on BBC … Read more >>

Lots of photos of last Saturday’s meeting to be found at: S&B Brum As usual, apologies if I have misindentified anyone. Just let me know and I’ll correct

On behalf of Eric Westbrook: A 3D Bloggers and Setters in Cheltenham — August 6th The next Bloggers and Setters get-together will be held in Cheltenham on Saturday August 6th starting at 1.00 … Read more >>

Somewhat belatedly, I have uploaded photos of the Sloggers & Betters get-together in London on May 24: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/30631875@N03/?saved=1″>Sloggers & Betters</a> If I have mis-indentified anyone, please let me know.