BHGS Challenge 20/21 June Thread

[madaxeman]

At The BHGS Challenge 2015 there will be one "open" Field of Glory AM period - 15mm Ancients & Medieval: 800 points, any army, 72" by 48" tables

Games will be 3 hours 20 mins plus a 1-10 min(s) variable
Saturday 0900-1230, 1315-1645, 1730-2100
Sunday 0900-1230, 1330-1700
Umpire: David Fairhurst
List Checker: Andy Ellis
List Deadline: 7th June 2015

Current (as of 19.4.15) FoGAM players registered for The BHGS Challenge this July:

Pete Dalby Hampshire Hogs
Andy Ellis Impalers
Graham Briggs Reigate
Graham Evans Pinner
Graham Briggs Reigate
John Patrick Gloucester
Lance Flint Hampshire Hogs
David Morrison Gloucester
Peter Card Oxford
Philip Jelley Oxford Wargames Society
Steve Brown Plymouth
Derek Bartlettt Plymouth Association Of Wargamers Paw
Robert Amey Impalers
Kevin Ellis Impalers
Keith Pullen Bunshop
Mike Ulrich Bunshop
Paul Bartlett Plymouth (Paw)
David Putt Plymouth (Paw)
Jon Akers Plymouth
Dave Saunders Central London (With Capitals)
Dino Monticoli Alumwell
Richard Jeffrey-Cook Farnborough
Graeme Carroll Durham
Harrison Pearce Milton Keynes
Gordon Jamieson Central London


The venue for 2015 is again the Wheatley Campus of Oxford Brookes University, (Wheatley Campus Oxford OX33 1HX) just outside Oxford. Accommodation is available at this venue, with single en-suite rooms on offer with Bed & Breakfast or Full Board rates being offered - ideal for the late finish on Saturday ! The rates we have negotiated with the University are highly competitive, at;
£32/night for Bed & Breakfast
£42/night for full board (lunch and dinner as well as breakfast)
You will be given the option to book accommodation for Friday and/or Saturday night as part of the booking process for booking your entry to the competition.

http://www.bhgs.org.uk/the-challenge.html

[petedalby]

I think you've missed the start of the list Tim?

I counted 24 players and I should be one of them.

[madaxeman]

oops.

the always-keen Mr Briggs is up to his usual tricks again too

[BrotherCrow]

Errrr, isn't it June.......?

[petedalby]

Errrr, isn't it June.......?

Yep

[grahambriggs]

oops.

the always-keen Mr Briggs is up to his usual tricks again too

always incompetant more like. I'll only be attending once. I've touted my ticket to Steve Murton, though he's going to be playing in FOGN

[davidandlynda]

At least that confirms I havn't sent an entry for Lynda yet
David

[madaxeman]

oops.

the always-keen Mr Briggs is up to his usual tricks again too

always incompetant more like. I'll only be attending once. I've touted my ticket to Steve Murton, though he's going to be playing in FOGN

OK - we'll try and sort that out...

[petedalby]

Looks like FoG A&M is on track to be the largest period at the Challenge - don't leave it too late to book!

[madaxeman]

Before your bank holiday, here is the updated list...

Pete Dalby
Andy Ellis
Graham Briggs
Graham Evans
John Patrick
David Morrison
Peter Card
Philip Jelley
Steve Brown
Derek Bartlettt
Robert Amey
Kevin Ellis
Keith Pullen
Mike Ulrich
Paul Bartlett
David Putt
Jon Akers
Dave Saunders
Dino Monticoli
Richard Jeffrey-Cook
Graeme Carroll
Harrison Pearce
Gordon Jamieson
Malcolm Gordon
David Bannister
Robert Taylor
Richard Case
Lee Sanders
Lynda Fairhurst
Craig Byron
Marc Lunn
Terry Shaw

[petedalby]

And we have 3 more already - so 35 players so far - is that a record entry?

[dave_r]

And we have 3 more already - so 35 players so far - is that a record entry?

Nah, not even close. We had more than 50 back in 2009.

[petedalby]

Wow! 35 is still pretty good though....

[davidandlynda]

Keep it odd , It might give me a chance to play (between organising etc )
David

[madaxeman]

Wow! 35 is still pretty good though....

Overall numbers entered doubled in the last 6 weeks last year however ...

2009 results : http://www.bhgs.org.uk/2009-bhgs-challenge-results.html

[Robert241167]

You've not picked a good year Tim, I was 48 out of 48 !!

Rob

[madaxeman]

Dave picked it!

[TimChild]

For anyone who hasn't yet booked, and we would love to get the numbers for FOG AM back up to the 2009 levels ... , come and get in quick please.

By way of reminder, this year The Challenge is back to residential, which makes the 5th round much more enjoyable/bearable [delete for your preference]. Cost of b&b student room is £32 per night, or £42 for full board. The full board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) is really good value, so get in there quick. The Uni will be offering PAYG for the meals so you can join in with your mates on the night, but they're in the region of £8 per meal, so full board you get £16 of hot meals for a tenner!

As always, we are open on Friday (and could do with plenty of willing hands to help set up tables etc.). Friday is a great day for practice games, grudge matches, etc. In the past we have hosted demo games and a few rounds of DBMM 100s, for example.

Chris Hanley has confirmed that Biggles will be Flying Unzipped on Friday, which is one of the major highlights of my wargaming year. There are only limited seats in those crates, however, so make sure that you are there and your flying googles are packed if you want to take part. But someone save me a space!

Beer (and other forms of refreshment) *will* be available at the venue. Sadly, the BHGS beer fridge didn't survive the change of venue from Ascot, but the Uni is providing and stocking one, and there is also a bar on campus not too far from the hall(s).

For Saturday evening, the post 3rd-match wind-down period, please feel free to bring along a favourite board game, card game or anything else you think that would go down well with a few similar souls. Or just a bottle or two of wine, some glasses and a tall tale or two. Games-wise, something suitable for 3-game frazzle ... Diplomacy or Civilisation is probably a bit OTT! If someone reminds me in the run-up, I will pack Mordred and Shadows over Camelot, two superb (and very different) Arthurian-inspired games.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Tim Child

[madaxeman]

We now have the details for the onsite catering at the BHGS Challenge:
(Prices are approximate, and are for those who have not booked B&B/Full Board as part of an accommodation package - if you are B&B/Full Board you will be picking from this same menu as part of your accommodation package)

Friday dinner - Served 6:00pm to 9:00pm, £9 per head for
Pizza made to order with three topping from a choice of six toppings
Salad bar
Dessert option
Tea and coffee

Saturday breakfast - 7:30am to 9:30am, £5 per head
Full English breakfast
Cereals and toast
Tea and coffee

Saturday lunch - 12:00pm to 2:00pm, £7.50 per head
Grilled pork steak with chimichurri and chips
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mushroom pilau rice (crispy bacon if required)
Bread and salad bar
Fruit
Tea and coffee

Saturday dinner - 5:00pm to 7:30pm, £9 per head
Lamb Biryani with onion bhaji and naan bread
Sausages with a rich onion gravy, roasted carrots, peas and roast potatoes
Vegetable Lasagna with garlic bread
Bread and salad bar
Apple crumble with custard
Tea and coffee

Sunday breakfast - 7:30am to 9:30am, £5 per head
Full English breakfast
Cereals and toast
Tea and coffee

Sunday lunch - 11:30pm to 1:30pm, £7.50 per head
Roast chicken with roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy
Steak and vegetable pie with roasted carrots, roast potatoes and gravy
Vegetable pie with roasted carrots, roast potatoes and gravy
Bread and salad bar
Fruit
Tea and coffee

The University Coffee bar will be open continuously from 7:30am until 7:30pm on Saturday serving Starbucks drinks, beer and a range of snacks. On Sunday it will be open continuously from 7:30am until 3:00pm

Sample Bar list:
Becks Bottle - £3.20
Peroni Bottle - £3.20
Boddingtons Bottle - £3.70
Guinness 440ml - £3.70
Magners Bottle - £3.50

Still time to book ! http://www.bhgs.org.uk/the-challenge.html

Most "list deadlines" for periods where lists are required in advance are June 7th.

[titanu]

Friday dinner - Served 6:00pm to 9:00pm, £9 per head for
Saturday breakfast - 7:30am to 9:30am, £5 per head
Saturday lunch - 12:00pm to 2:00pm, £7.50 per head
Saturday dinner - 5:00pm to 7:30pm, £9 per head
Sunday breakfast - 7:30am to 9:30am, £5 per head
Sunday lunch - 11:30pm to 1:30pm, £7.50 per head

All very reasonable

Peroni Bottle - £3.20
Boddingtons Bottle - £3.70
Guinness 440ml - £3.70
Magners Bottle - £3.50