HUNTINGDONSHIRE

If anyone tries to tell you that Huntingdonshire does not now exist, pity him – he probably left his brain on a bus, or threw it away with the remains of his burger into a litter bin.
The River Great Ouse, which is navigable, runs through the south of the County from St Neots, then onwards through the County Town of Huntingdon, which is the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell. Both Cromwell and the diarist Samuel Pepys attended Huntingdon Grammar School, (the building of which is now the Cromwell Museum), and the MP for Huntingdon is the former Conservative Prime Minister, John Major.
The extreme north of the County is very close to Peterborough in Northamptonshire, and as a result a certain amount of urban sprawl has occurred. But Huntingdonshire is a proud County, and is pressing to regain its former Local Authority status as such. There is a website belonging to the Huntingdonshire Society at http://www.rahbarnes.demon.co.uk/hunts.htm

Girls’ Chess in Huntingdonshire

ECGCF would be very glad to hear from anyone who feels capable of organising a girls’ chess team for this County. You will need a team of six U14 girls, (this can include girls from much younger age groups) who need NOT be strong players. The prospect of selection for their County often acts as a stimulant and incentive to concentrate on improving their strength.

If you are a person who could fulfil this very valuable task, please get into touch with ECGCF by telephoning 0202 8660 8564 or 0202 8405 9308, or by email to sgclecgcf@aol.com We will be able to provide you with a list of schools within your County where chess is already an established activity. From there on - it’s up to you!

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