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Norfolk Rapid-play Chess Championship

rganised by the Norfolk County Chess Association (NCCA),
the Norfolk 2024 Rapid-play Chess Championship ws held,
Ofor the second time, at Hevingham Village Hall on 28th
January.
58 players competed over 6 rounds - where they were given just 20
minutes (and an additional 10 seconds per move) to complete all their
moves in each of their games.

From left: Championship ‘Top Players’: Steve Moore (Norwich
Dons), Michael Harris (plays for Bury St Edmunds / from Watton),
Jermy Jaden (Broadland) & IM Alan Merry (from Suffolk).
Section with a score of 5.5/6.
•. Larysa Klepikovska (Lowestoft Chess Club) who won the U1450
Rating Section with a score of 5/6.
John Wickham (NCCA Chair and event organiser) commented:
The joint winners of the Championship Section were IM Alan “Anyone interested in playing traditional long games, ‘quick’
Merry* (from Suffolk) and Jaden Jermy (Broadland Chess Club). They (Rapidplay) or ‘very fast’ (Blitz) games can find details on the NCCA
both achieved a score of 5/6. website (www.norfolkchess.org). Alternatively, they can contact their
The Peter Burnett Cup (awarded to the highest placed Norfolk local club secretary or me via e-mail: j.r.wickham@btinternet.com or
player) was won by Dan Joal Allwin (Norwich Juniors). Mob: 07808-876785.”
Other local successes included:
• Michael Harris (Bury St Edmunds Chess Club / from Watton) who * Born in 1996 Alan Merry became an International Master in 2016
came third in the Championship Section. and is just one step away from becoming Grandmaster.
•. Steve Moore (Norwich Dons) who won the U2000 Rating prize. Photos supplied by NCCA (Norfolk County Chess Association)
•. Dan Joal Allwin (Norwich Juniors) who won the Challengers
Hunstanton Town Council opens Community Centre Redevelopment Task &
Finish Group

unstanton Town Council’s Chair of
Finance & Property Management
HCommittee Cllr Mark Williamson
explains the reasonings brought forward by
the Town Council to open a Community
Centre Redevelopment Task & Finish Group.
“Hunstanton Town Councillors had, at a
meeting, discussed the need to look into the
possibility of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved
aerated concrete) at the Community Centre,
Avenue Road and agreed a survey of the
building would be needed as the safety of
venue is their main priority.
A company has now been instructed to
carry out the survey and report back their
findings as soon as possible. Whilst this is in
progress, council members have decided to
look at the overall purpose/usage of the site
with a vision of making the venue a building
that is fully versatile for the people of investigating opportunities to include so much playing field or recreation ground in
Hunstanton. In essence, a community hub”. more viability to the building; Sports for all, perpetuity for future generations.
HTC appreciate this will be a long term offices, meeting places, better services for less If you are a resident of Hunstanton and
ongoing project. All members of the abled with consideration being given to would like to offer suggestions or ideas for the
community and venue hirers will be involved installing a ‘disabled changing room’ plus so future of the venue the council would like to
in discussions and suggestions as the project much more that could support the people of hear from you. Why not pop along to any of
gets underway. Our priority is to ensure we Hunstanton. their Full Council meetings, held the fourth
see a green, eco-friendly, sustainable venue, Hunstanton Community Centre is a Wednesday of each month in the Town Hall
however we proceed to redevelop. registered ‘Fields in Trust’ site and as such at 6pm. Alternatively, you can email
The Task & Finish Group will be will be retained and used as a green space for clerk@hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk.
community use and enjoyment, a public park,