Teams representing NEBA and Central Scotland met for the third time at Berwick Community Trust’s William Elder Building in Castlegate on Saturday. It was 1-1 after the previous two encounters, but this time NEBA triumphed 30-18 after four 12-match rounds of games between the teams.  NEBA won the first round of matches and never relinquished the lead. Co-organiser Keith Gill of NEBA said: “This has now become a firm fixture for the two teams – we’re already planning to hold a re-match in April. “Berwick seemed the obvious place for us to hold this contest – a great halfway house… Read more: NEBA 2-1 after latest match

Following this week’s club meeting, this is the latest standings in the NEBA divisions:

The details for the last club cup event of the year has been announced. Club members are asked to sign up for the event by replying to the posting on the North East Backgammon Association public group Facebook group.

Adrian Jones has been crowned the champion of the 2024 Newcastle Open, beating Ireland’s Derek Murphy in the final. It was NEBA’s biggest Open, with 78 players taking part in the main, consolation, last chance and doubles events, as well as a Friday freeroll. It was held at the event’s new home – the Masonic Hall in Gateshead. And in the consolation event, Will Cockerell came away with the Lindisfarne Trophy, defeating CJ Uttley. While Scotland’s Beth Young took home the Hadrian Trophy (the Last Chance), beating Ian Turner in the final. And it was an all-Scotland final in the… Read more: Adrian crowned new Newcastle champion

Following promotion and relegation from the league matches, the new leagues are here:

We’re hosting a new tournament just for Intermediates early next year. The event will be held at the Gateshead Masonic Hall in February. Full details about the tournment, along with how to register and fees can be found at: https://northeastbackgammon.com/2024-ukbgf-clubs-championship/

Congratulations to our division winners for the first league competition of the year. The final standings are: We’ll be running another league competition for the second half of the year and will be reviewing the format. In the meantime, the next club day meeting at St John’s, Kingston Park is on August 17 starting at 10.45am, with the next meeting at the Old George on Wednesday, August 21 at 6.45pm.

We have now booked our new venue at Kingston Park until early next year. Following successful days at the upstairs meeting room at St John’s Church at Kingston Park, NE3 2HB (near the Metro station), the following Saturday dates have been added: August 17, September 7, November 9, December 7, January 11, February 8. August 17 will be our Autumn Cup, November 9 will be the Winter Cup and January 11, the club’s Anniversary Cup. There will be no Saturday meeting in October due to the Newcastle Open being held that month.

Here are the current standings for the NEBA league, with games to be completed by the end of July:

Some key dates for your diary: Wednesday, June 19: Club night at Old George, Newcastle. 6.45pm Saturday, July 6: Day tournament at St John’s, Kingston Park. 10.45am (£5 reg. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.) Wednesday, July 17: Club night at Old George, Newcastle. 6.45pm Saturday, August 17: NEBA autumn cup at St John’s, Kingston Park. 10.45am (£10 reg, £20 entry) Wednesday, August 21: Club night at the Old George, Newcastle. 6.45pm. Saturday, September 7: Day tournament at St John’s, Kingston Park. 10.45 (£5 reg. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.) Saturday, November 30: Club match v Scottish Central team at Berwick… Read more: Club meetings