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Maryport Chess Club
Established 2013 · Cumbria

Welcome evening

New Members Night

An evening set aside purely to welcome people who have been thinking about joining a local chess club. No pressure, no commitment and no need to be any good at chess — just a friendly room, a few boards and someone happy to chat to you.

Free to attend. Refreshments provided — no need to book, just come along.

New Members Night flyer: Tuesday 20th October, 6pm to 8pm, Ewanrigg Community Centre, Ennerdale Road, Maryport, CA15 8HN. Everyone welcome, free to attend, refreshments provided.
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What the evening is for

A chance to see what the club is really like

Joining a club can feel like a big step, especially if you would rather not walk into a room full of strangers mid-tournament. This evening is different: everyone there is new, and the whole point is to help you feel at home.

Play a casual game
Boards, pieces and clocks are all provided. If you have never played before, someone will happily talk you through the moves and play a game with you.
Meet the members
Have a cup of tea, ask questions and get a feel for the people who turn up every week. There is no membership pitch and nothing to sign on the night.
Decide if it suits you
If it clicks, you can join there and then, or come back to one of our regular Tuesday nights. Either way you will leave knowing exactly what to expect.

The evening at a glance

Two relaxed hours, no agenda

  1. 6:00pm
    Doors open, tea and coffee on

    Come in, find a seat and meet whoever is already there.

  2. 6:15pm
    Boards set up

    Pair up with someone of a similar level, or ask for a hand if you are still learning the pieces.

  3. 7:00pm
    Chat to members about the club

    League matches, how Tuesday nights work, costs, and what happens if you want to play competitively later on.

  4. 8:00pm
    Home time

    Finish your game, grab a biscuit and head off — or stay on for our normal club evening if you would like to.

A loose guide only — the evening is informal and nothing is scheduled to the minute.

Good to know

The practical stuff

When
Tuesday 20 October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Arrive whenever suits you — there is no set start you need to catch.
Where
Ewanrigg Community Centre, Maryport
Ennerdale Road, Maryport, CA15 8HN.
Cost
Free to attend
Refreshments are provided — tea and coffee on arrival.
Bring
Nothing at all
Boards, pieces and clocks are provided. Just yourself.
Who it suits
All ages and all abilities
Never played, rusty since school, or already rated — all fine.
Booking
Nothing to book
Just turn up any time between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.

Can't make the 20th? You can still join us.

Our doors are open every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm, and you are welcome to turn up any week without booking. Membership is £3 per attendance and includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

Any questions before the night? Email garysharkey69@gmail.com or leannasharkey@gmail.com.