After returning to Liverpool in 2024 after a few years away, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to come back again as Andy Platt welcomes us once again.

Date: Saturday 15th February 2025

Venue: Cross Keys pub, 13 Earle Street, L3 9NS (map)

Admission: £12, payable here (please remember to select the “Friends and Family” option)

Hosted by: Andy Platt

Doors open: 12 noon for a 12.20pm start

Games to be played: 6, plus the Grand Final

Refreshments: Lunch provided, included in entry price

Finishes by: 6pm

Wheelchair accessible?: No

Parking onsite?: No, but there are nearby paid car parks, or use Park and Ride.

Format

Everyone plays three rounds at tables of three – you play two matches and host the third, using a pack of letters and numbers. By the end of the day, you’ll have played six games. The first round is drawn randomly, but don’t worry if you have a bumpy start – for the second and third rounds you will be playing opponents that have scored similarly to you, so everyone should get some good, well matched games. The aim is to have fun, and there will be plenty of prizes on offer. The top two players after six games will face off in the Grand Final.

Rough timetable for the day

• Doors open at 12 for a 12:20 draw and 12:30 start to the first round of games
• Aiming for 13:30 for buffet lunch which will be included in your entry price
• Then 14:30 for the second round of games
• 15:40 for the third round of games
• Aiming for 16:50 for the final and 17:15 for prizes and wrap-up
• Plenty of options for dinner and drinks afterward, official plans to be confirmed

Payment

The cost is £12 per person, and you can secure your place now with Andy using PayPal. Please remember to select the ‘Friends and Family’ option. If you don’t have PayPal, please contact us at focalcountdown@gmail.com to arrange alternate payment options.

Lunch

A hot buffet lunch is included in the entry fee. Please inform Andy of any dietary requirements to make sure you can be catered for.

Public transport

The nearest train station is Moorfields. James Street is quite close as well.

Enquiries

Contact us at hello@focalcountdown.com

Attending or organising a FOCAL event is subject to the FOCAL Code of Conduct.