The Ken Whyld Association

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John Upham
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The Ken Whyld Association

Post by John Upham » Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:25 pm

Are there any members of this esteemed place who are also members of The Ken Whyld Association?

Anyone fancy hosting a British branch meeting? When was the most recent one on British soil?
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Tim Harding
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Re: The Ken Whyld Association

Post by Tim Harding » Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:16 pm

John Upham wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:25 pm
Are there any members of this esteemed place who are also members of The Ken Whyld Association?

Anyone fancy hosting a British branch meeting? When was the most recent one on British soil?
The KWA was renamed the Chess History and Literature Society some years ago, though I don't think everyone was happy about the change.
I didn't pay my sub last year as the body has been somewhat moribund but I gather attempts are under way to reorganise it with new officers in which case I will rejoin,

The last UK meeting of which I am aware was in Norwich in April 2012. Several overseas members also attended over the weekend; there were about 30-40 people present including some wives and partners.

Speakers included Bernard Cafferty, Owen Hindle, Gordon Cadden and myself.
Tim Harding
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