Announcements – Page 26 – Fifteensquared

Arachne / Anarche

Fri September 9, 2011 at 3:22 pmWed August 31, 2011 at 11:54 am by Admin

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 >>

In memory of Mike Laws

Sun August 21, 2011 at 8:22 pmSun August 21, 2011 at 4:33 pm by jetdoc

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 >>

Help please – 15² on mobile browsers

Thu August 11, 2011 at 9:40 amTue August 2, 2011 at 4:18 pm by Admin

Thanks for the feedback. It seems that comments can be viewed on some iPhones but not others. By coincidence, another WPtouch update was released today (4th Aug) and I have just installed it (circa 1800 BST). I also altered one or two of the settings but these should not affect the display of comments.

Please let me know via a comment below if the problem has been resolved by this latest update. If it hasn’t I will pursue the matter further.

3D crossword event: reminder

Wed July 20, 2011 at 7:39 am by jetdoc

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 >>

Araucaria/Cinephile on Desert Island Discs

Sun July 10, 2011 at 11:27 amMon July 4, 2011 at 11:19 am by Admin

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 >>

Photos of Sloggers & Betters in Birmingham

Fri July 1, 2011 at 2:23 pm by jetdoc

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

Sloggers and Betters in Cheltenham

Mon June 27, 2011 at 3:37 pm by jetdoc

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 >>

Sloggers & Betters 8 — photos

Mon June 13, 2011 at 9:49 am by jetdoc

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.

New FT Blogger Required

Fri May 27, 2011 at 9:41 pmFri May 27, 2011 at 4:51 pm by Admin

A vacancy has arisen for someone to cover the Monday FT. As this is a prize puzzle there are virtually no time constraints, you will have nearly ten days in which to solve … Read more >>

Mike Laws

Sun May 22, 2011 at 3:05 pmThu May 19, 2011 at 4:49 pm by Gaufrid

I was very sad to read that Mike Laws, crossword editor for the Inquisitor and a setter under several pseudonyms, passed away last night. Mike commented regularly on this site, particularly in the … Read more >>

Sloggers and Betters (London) 8 — update on plans

Tue May 24, 2011 at 6:29 pmWed May 18, 2011 at 8:44 am by jetdoc

I have started a new thread for this because people may not notice just another comment appended to the existing one. Directions for getting to The Ship & Shovell: from Charing Cross tube … Read more >>

Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 2

Sat June 25, 2011 at 1:24 pmSun May 8, 2011 at 2:15 pm by Admin

Anax/Loroso is arranging a second Midlands meet in Birmingham on Saturday 25th June, starting at around noon. For further details regarding the venue, and to indicate that you will be attending so that likely numbers can be determined, please visit his website.

Setters who have indicated attendance include Kruger, Rufus/Dante, Arachne, Raich/Gurney, Orlando/Cincinnus, Tyrus, Nimrod/Elgar and Warbler – one or two here who haven’t previously ventured into S&B world!