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Alex McFarlane
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 Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:21 am Post subject: Scottish Championships 2011 |
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I am pleased to announce that the Scottish Championships in 2011 will take place between 9th and 17th July at LifeCare Centre, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Play will be from 1pm-7pm daily.
There will be a weekend Congress over the final three days.
Further details to follow. |
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Craig Pritchett
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| Well done, Alex! |
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andyburnett
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Found this on their booking form - sounds like ample space for the Scottish. Well done Alex  Hopefully I'll be able to play.
Edit: This link shows the venue in some detail http://www.lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk/upload/downloads/Community_Space_at_Stockbridge_House_-_March_2009.pdf
Kitchen / Dining Room£25 per hour
Maximum capacity
180 Seated 200 Standing
George Young Hall£20 per hour
Maximum capacity
150 Seated 200 Standing
Anne Guise Room£15 per hour
Maximum capacity
60
St Bernards Club Room£30 per hour
Maximum capacity
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GN
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Ian Marks wrote: | Well done on the advance announcement, Alex.
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Here here!
| Ian Marks wrote: | Can you give us an idea of what the actual playing venue is like? It seems to be some sort of care home!
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Ideal for a bunch of chess players then in this day and age!
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Also, what are parking facilities like? |
Clearly you don't come to Edinburgh often. basically, forget it |
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Alex McFarlane
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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There is no parking at the venue.
Parking on Saturday and Sunday is free and from 5.30pm all days.
In the immediate area parking is £1 per hour max 4 hours though I believe you can park for 6 hours a few streets away. About 400 yards away there is free parking but you need to arrive at about 6am. There are parking places free about 1 mile away if you are prepared to walk.
For the facilities on offer (including free tea and coffee) the price being charged is very competitive.
Play will be 1pm-7pm daily. We can get 100-120 in during the week and 180 or so at the weekend. There is a slight problem on the Sunday morning in that there is a religious service so a bit of resetting will be required for rd5 of the weekender. |
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AMcHarg
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Good job Alex!
Is it a nice venue inside? I think I will play. With such a large period of notice it's much easier to fit everything else around it.
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JR
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Parking in Edinburgh is awful, costs me a fortune every week.
I know the area well and parking is extremely difficult, however if you are prepared for a 5-10 mins walk then there are free spaces not too far away as Alex has said. |
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DGCongalton
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject: Parking |
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I use the Ingliston Park and Ride facilities when visiting Edinburgh. It's about a 20 minute bus ride into town at a cost of £1.20 each way. I can only speak from my experience but I enjoy relaxing for that 20 minutes, letting someone else deal with the last leg of the journey. I'm not fretting about getting a parking space and can take in the sights of the city on the way in. The Lothian buses website has details of all the park and ride facilities around the town and bus timetabless. The bus service has always been good both ways, when I've used it.
I'll be taking part in the Edinburgh Yuletide Allegro, which is taking place on December 12th and will be using the Ingliston facilities then.
Of course, using the Park and Ride might not be a suitable for everyone but with the timing of the Scottish Championship games it's the option I'll be using. |
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GN
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| JR wrote: | Parking in Edinburgh is awful, costs me a fortune every week.
I know the area well and parking is extremely difficult, however if you are prepared for a 5-10 mins walk then there are free spaces not too far away as Alex has said. |
Question is will JR actually play when the event is a 10-15 minute walk from his front door   |
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JR
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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| GN wrote: | | JR wrote: | Parking in Edinburgh is awful, costs me a fortune every week.
I know the area well and parking is extremely difficult, however if you are prepared for a 5-10 mins walk then there are free spaces not too far away as Alex has said. |
Question is will JR actually play when the event is a 10-15 minute walk from his front door |
Possibly, I was hoping it would be a bit closer though, a 20 minute walk might be a bit too far  They could of held it at Edinburgh West's Church Hall then I would of definately played |
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sigrun
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| Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:02 am Post subject: |
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I'm bringing this up for everyone who hasn't seen it ! For some reason the announcement is not on the front page yet, although it's on the calendar itself.
| Quote: | | free tea and coffee |
does that include visitors? 
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Alan Tate
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Thought I should point out that on the entry form it says Saturday 9th - Sunday 16th July 2011. It should be Sunday 17th! |
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Alan Tate
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| Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Is it possible to see an entry list? |
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