We have decided to organise another East Midlands S&B.
Two years ago, we had a really good afternoon at a pub by Trent Bridge. Unfortunately they have changed their terms which meant that we have had to look elsewhere.
Announcements
The Lady’s setter setting up online
In the wake of the recent demise of what was Britain’s longest-running women’s magazine, The Lady, its former compiler Bert Baker has set up a Patreon page where ex-Lady folk and anyone else interested can subscribe to receive his puzzles each month.
flashling: from blogwork to barwork and beyond
I received the following information from Balfour (a regular commenter)
Crosswords for Nottingham S&B 7th June
We have previously organised blogging puzzles that setters have submitted for a number of S&B get togethers. Once again we have a small team who have offered to help.
Azed/Everyman
Follow these links for today’s puzzles Azed interactive Azed print Everyman interactive Everyman print
Meet the setter – Henri
The latest Inquisitor blog is for no. 1901 by Henri. This YouTube video is an interview with Henri. I am particularly chuffed with a minute or so from about 12:30.
Important maintenance notice
Important maintenance notice
New crossword site added to links page
I’ve added a new link to the links page. The new link is: Bob Rotheram’s crosswords. For all links, see here: https://www.fifteensquared.net/links/
S&B at Parcel Yard
Posted on behalf of Simon Shepherd I’m organising an informal S&B gathering at the Parcel Yard, King’s Cross on Saturday April 5, starting around midday until the last person goes home. It’s partly … Read more >>
Serious Security Concern Addressed
Serious Security Concern Addressed
Recent communications on this site that many people are concerned that Gravatar is, for want of a better phrase, stealing their identities. In case you missed it then take a look at this thread: https://www.fifteensquared.net/2025/03/15/to-av-or-to-av-not/.
Listener dinner crossword / quiz
To access the quiz, click on the following link Listener Dinner 2025 Quiz
To “Av” or to “Av” not
What a fickle lot we are. WordPress allows for the use of avatars on peoples’ replies to posts. The default is for them to be enabled and, clearly, when Fifteensquared was set up … Read more >>
Listener Dinner – a treat for non-attendees
The Listener dinner will take place tonight. I understand that dinner will be served from 8pm and for those of us not attending, there will be a treat from 8pm (on this site) … Read more >>