Backgammon
Leader: Lilia Mirtchev
This game involves a combination of strategy and luck from rolling dice. While luck can determine the outcome of a single game, the better player will accumulate the better record over a series of games.
We invite good backgammon players, as well as those that would like to learn how to play, to join this group every Thursday.
- When: Thursday 2.00–3:30 pm
- Frequency: Weekly
- Location: Signature Care Home, Bishops Avenue
Bridge
Social Bridge during Summer (July–September)
We are pleased to announce that we will be running social bridge weekly during the summer break commencing on Wednesday 22 July from 10.45–12.45 at Signature Care Home, 58 Bishops Avenue, N2 0BE.
There is a car park at the home but can be a slow process to use as cars are taken to and from the car park by lift.
It is possible to park in surrounding roads such as Hampstead Lane and Winnington Road, or in the street outside with a blue badge or a few places on the forecourt by prior arrangement with a blue badge
Beginners’ Bridge
Looking ahead to next term, we have a brand new Complete Beginners Bridge starting at the Free Church, being run by Michael Shulman. He says:
“Although I am not a bridge teacher, I have been playing for over 50 years so to a degree we will all be beginners. This group is designed for those completely new to the game and hopefully I will be able to teach you the fundamentals, which will take you from beginner to playing Bridge confidently with other people. The classes will involve a mixture of theory and play, so that you can enjoy playing at an early stage with people at a similar level. Bridge is a wonderful game and can be enjoyed at whatever level you choose to play at. I look forward to meeting you.”
Regular Bridge Sessions
Weekly face-to-face Bridge sessions are held in the Elders Vestry, HGS Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG in Hampstead Garden Suburb. 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.
Tuesday Intermediate Bridge
Leader: Irene Fine
- When: Tuesday 3.15–5.15 pm
- Frequency: Weekly
- Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG
Wednesday Intermediate Bridge
Leader: Joe Eskinazi
- 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: Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG
- When: Thursdays, 10.00–12.00
- Frequency: Weekly
Chess
Leader: David Zane
We discuss strategy at all levels using chess board copies and explanatory material at every stage for reproduction on our own chess sets at the meeting. More experienced players mentor beginners. We share anecdotes and puzzles.
- When: Thursday, 11 am to 12.30 pm
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Location: Denman Drive NW11
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners*
Leader: Ros Florence
If 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
* All crossword groups currently have a waiting list
Kalooki
Leaders: Esta Keen & Hilary Etheridge
Come and play Kalooki, sometimes known as Jamaican Rummy.
- When: Tuesday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Location: Signature Care Home, Bishops Avenue
Rummikub
Leaders: Esta Keen & Hilary Etheridge
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.
- When: Thursday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Frequency: Weekly
- Location: Signature Care Home, Bishops Avenue
Scrabble
Leader: Eleanor Levy
Are you a ZIPPY (21 points) type who recognises high-scoring Scrabble words in a JIFFY (also 21 points)? Or are you more of the JAZZY (33 points) kind?
If words are your thing, why not join Eleanor for monthly Scrabble sessions on a Sunday afternoon? Contact Eleanor for more details or to join.
- When: Sunday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Frequency: Monthly
- Location: Signature Care Home, Bishops Avenue