I hope you have all had a good summer and that any and all tests or exams went well.

The first club night of the new season will be on Friday 16th September 2011 as I'll be away playing chess the previous week.

The Heavitree club doesn't have a membership fee if you're under 14, so I'll run this year again without a subscription. Please note that all matches will still be charged a £1 board fee for refreshments or petrol.

Keep an eye on our website at www.exeterchessclub.org.uk; junior news is listed on the front page

Dave R