28-04-2013, 11:06 AM
"Just had an invite to join the 'Whitehouse & Grange' bowling club pushed through my door and to try it out at an open day.
Perhaps chess clubs should try such low cost marketing ? "
Good idea Mike although I would suggest clubs make sure they have some young fit volunteers for this as having recently posted 800 such leaflets I have a newfound respect for the postman. Other ideas include articles in local papers, posters in shops, stalls at local events and even just taking a chess set and sitting in a park or outdoor café with a friend generates a fair bit of interest. None of these things require a great deal of money or specialist knowledge, just a bit of willing on behalf of the members.
Perhaps chess clubs should try such low cost marketing ? "
Good idea Mike although I would suggest clubs make sure they have some young fit volunteers for this as having recently posted 800 such leaflets I have a newfound respect for the postman. Other ideas include articles in local papers, posters in shops, stalls at local events and even just taking a chess set and sitting in a park or outdoor café with a friend generates a fair bit of interest. None of these things require a great deal of money or specialist knowledge, just a bit of willing on behalf of the members.