Announcements

Boatman – The Second 50 I’ve just published my second collection of 50 puzzles from the Guardian – in fact, it’s 55 puzzles, as the book includes five bonus crosswords previously only available … Read more >>

I am passing on the very sad news that our friend Liz Geear (LizzieG here, I think) has died. Her son Jake says: ‘We will be holding a small celebration of mum’s life … Read more >>

There will be quite a few special puzzles for the event, copies of which will be available at The Fox and Roman on the day. We often find that we have printed copies … Read more >>

Are you intending to compile a crossword for this year’s S&B in York? Would you like it blogged on 225? If so please add a comment to this post. The bloggers will obviously … Read more >>

S&B York 2023 – Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October 2023 – IMPORTANT UPDATE Hi again, everyone. Four weeks to go! We’re now at the stage where I need to liaise with the … Read more >>

Here’s a link to register: https://times-event.com/crossword-championship  

Boatman – The Second 50 Posted on behalf of Boatman I’ve just published my second collection of 50 puzzles from the Guardian – in fact, it’s 55 puzzles, as the book includes five … Read more >>

Posted on behalf of John Henderson See Important Update   Hello, everybody. Here’s the usual preliminary announcement to inform you that York Sloggers & Betters will be going ahead as usual. As ever, … Read more >>

I believe that the New Statesman’s Margaret Irvine tribute crossword by Anorak will appear this coming Friday (28th). There will be a full tribute to Margaret in July edition of 1 Across magazine: … Read more >>