Additional to the Essex Rapidplay item in newsletter 001, the North Essex Rapidplay champion (highest placed eligible competitor in the main event) was John Moore (Writtle) who came second overall with 4½/6, losing only to Andrew Lewis. Our snap, right, shows John receiving the NEC RP trophy from controller Ivor Smith.
The North Essex Congress takes place at Braintree on 13-14 September 2008; an ideal opportunity to hone the skills before the new League season. Use this link to download the Entry Form (pdf).
Match played 8th July 2008
Wanstead had white on odds in R1
The 2008 ECF Grading List was posted on the ECF Website on Monday, 21st July. It is complete and official. However, a revised List will appear towards the end of August to take account of corrections. Only at this point will the printed version be produced in book form. You can order this from the ECF Office if you require it. Follow the link: Grading List
Round 1 Draw
Thurrock 1 v Barking
Maldon v Brentwood
Upminster v Thurrock 2
Roding & Loughton v Wanstead
Writtle bye.
All matches are two rounds 30-30.
The only result the Webmaster knows is Roding & Loughton 3-9 Wanstead details right.
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