01-09-2014, 05:08 PM
The chess 'master-class' + 2014 Commonwealth Chess Championship Celebrate exhibition went off well. It was particularly busy on the Saturday afternoon, when in addition to many invited youngsters turning up to chat, play, learn a few tricks on the board, there were also quite a few interested members of the public.
Thanks go to the children and the many adults who helped in various ways both on the weekend and before it. Calum Macqueen's dad, Andrew, was an especial stalwart on both days (and before). Hamish Glen, David Congalton, Walter Buchanan, Dick Heathwood, Peter Jamieson, Gerald Bonner, Chris Perkin all lent a valuable hand pushing wood at times on the eight available chessboards ... apologies if I've omitted anyone ... many thanks also to the various parents, helpers (and others who got in touch with them)!
Alex MacFarlane now has the exhibits that hung on the wall (text + photos) and will be exhibiting them at forthcoming congresses. The museum were pleased that we attracted such activity! All of this meets one of the major requirements of the Celebrate Lottery Grant of £10K awarded to CS as part of its commitment to run the 2014 Commonwealth Chess Championships in Glasgow and celebrate the event widely.
A big tick for credibility and the ability to deliver against plan by CS ... to an important charitable giver.
Well done to all ... and a real team effort!
Thanks go to the children and the many adults who helped in various ways both on the weekend and before it. Calum Macqueen's dad, Andrew, was an especial stalwart on both days (and before). Hamish Glen, David Congalton, Walter Buchanan, Dick Heathwood, Peter Jamieson, Gerald Bonner, Chris Perkin all lent a valuable hand pushing wood at times on the eight available chessboards ... apologies if I've omitted anyone ... many thanks also to the various parents, helpers (and others who got in touch with them)!
Alex MacFarlane now has the exhibits that hung on the wall (text + photos) and will be exhibiting them at forthcoming congresses. The museum were pleased that we attracted such activity! All of this meets one of the major requirements of the Celebrate Lottery Grant of £10K awarded to CS as part of its commitment to run the 2014 Commonwealth Chess Championships in Glasgow and celebrate the event widely.
A big tick for credibility and the ability to deliver against plan by CS ... to an important charitable giver.
Well done to all ... and a real team effort!