Date: Saturday 20th April 2024.
Venue: Hemdean House School, Hemdean Rd, Reading RG4 7SD (see map)
Admission: £12, payable here (please remember to select the ‘Friends and Family’ option)
Hosted by: Fiona Titcombe
Doors open: 10:40am for a 11:00am start, please arrive before 11:00am
Games to be played: 6, plus the Grand Final
Finishes by: by 6pm
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes ♿️
Parking onsite?: Yes, free
Format
Keeping with the traditional format of Reading events, you will be playing 15 round games in ‘Bristol’ style, where everyone plays the same selections in pairs, with each pair choosing their preferred numbers round format. Game presentation will be using a shiny new purpose built tool – no more switching between spreadsheets and powerpoint! We should be able to fit in at least six games, then the top two players will face each other in a grand final.
How much?
Just £12 per person! You can secure your place now with Fiona 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?
You can bring a packed lunch, or there are plenty of local shops in Caversham village, including a very nice vegan cafe! Tea and coffee will be available at the venue – if you do have a travel mug, bring it along.
Where can I stay?
At time of writing, Novotel is £150 for 2 nights for a room that sleeps 3
EasyHotel is £115 for 2 nights for a double room
Transport links
Reading is 20 minutes on the train from Paddington, 25 minutes from Oxford, an hour from Bristol, and less than 90 minutes from Birmingham. Even Exeter can be done in less than two hours!
And after?
We’ll sort something out for food nearer the time! Reading has plenty of options. For those who want to make a weekend of it, there is plenty to do in Reading including escape rooms, climbing walls, and plenty of pubs, shops and restaurants.
Enquiries
Contact us at focalcountdown@gmail.com
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Last updated: 23/11/23
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