Games & Puzzles

Bridge

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Weekly face-to-face Bridge sessions are held in the Elders Vestry, HGS Free Church, North  Square, NW11 7AG in Hampstead Garden Suburb. It’s a very well ventilated location. Please note that the sessions are in the church itself, not in the Free Church Hall. There are three options on offer in the Free Church.

Intermediate Bridge

Leader: Irene Fine

  • When: Tuesday 3.15–5.15 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG

Bridge — Improvers Plus

Leader: David Epstein

  • When: Wednesday 10.45 am – 12.45 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG

Bridge — Novices

Leader: Harvey Bengen

  • When: Thursday 2.00–4.00 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG

Bridge Class & Supervised Play

Leader: Joe Eskinazi

Aimed at intermediate/advanced players. One hour Bridge lesson followed by one hour of supervised play.

  • Location: Leader’s home in HGS, NW11
  • When: Monday, 10.00–12.00
  • Frequency: Weekly

Social Bridge

Leader: Barbara Frankiss

The capacity is three tables.

  • Location: Leader’s home in HGS, NW11
  • When: Saturday from 2.30 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly

Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners

Leader: Ros Florence

Crossword, pen, and glassesIf you’re baffled by the clues in cryptic crosswords, but would like to learn how to crack them, this group will help you unravel the mysteries of the cryptic crossword compiler’s mind.

  • Online using Zoom
  • When: Wednesday 3.30–4.30 pm
  • Frequency: Fortnightly

Cryptic Crosswords — Intermediate

Leader: Ros Florence

The former beginners’ group has become so proficient, they’re now at intermediate level! New members who might want to refresh their skills are also welcome.

  • Online using Zoom
  • When: Wednesday 2.00–3.00 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly

Cryptic Crosswords — Advanced

Leader: Ros Florence

  • Enjoy cryptic crosswords?
  • Would you like more clues to clues?
  • Welcome a new venture?

We meet weekly to have a go at solving a cryptic crossword from newspapers such as the Guardian, Daily Telegraph or the Times. No-one gets all the answers and we give each other time to think. It’s great to learn more ways of tackling complex clues.

If you’d like to unravel some clues – try these*

  • Put cords in rows for this puzzle (anagram)
  • Cranky chat group (synonym + synonym)
  • We don’t quite cross swords in this group (nearly embedded)
  • Always affable. Never a ……………… Join us! (completion of a phrase)

Learn how to understand and complete cryptic crosswords. Examples will be provided with solutions — *the answer to all of these cryptic clues is crossword!

  • Online using Zoom
  • When: Thursday 3.30 pm – 4.45 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly

Rummikub

Leaders: Esta Keen & Hilary Etheridge

Photo courtesy Ryan Harvey

Come and  play Rummikub for an enjoyable, fun afternoon’s entertainment. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for ages the rules are easily remembered, and playing with like-minded people  rather than winning  is what will make for a great afternoon.

  • Start date: Thursday 28 November
  • When: Thursday 2.00–4.00 pm
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Location: Five Bells Pub, 165-167 East End Road, N2 0LZ