Announcement

Go to Feature at FestivalAsia in London - Press Release

Go is featuring at FestivalAsia, a unique three-day spectacular at Tobacco Dock in London, from Friday 15th May to Sunday 17th May. It boasts over 150 exhibitors and a main performance stage along with a cultural room, a spiritual room and children’s entertainment. There is something to suit all tastes at FestivalAsia, which embraces the amazing diversity of Asian arts & cultures from many of the 29 countries making up this intriguing continent.

The BGA will be demonstrating and lecturing on the game, with a number of volunteers headed by Roger Huyshe.

Press Release (rtf)

Last updated Wed Oct 11 2017.
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Sunday Evening Lecture

Sunday Evening Lecture
KGS, British Room
Sun, 1 Feb 2015

Lecture to be given in the British room on KGS by Matthew Cocke, 5 dan. Aimed primarily at single digit kyu players, but others should also benefit. Start time: 19:30. Join the game of "BGATeach".

Last updated Wed Oct 11 2017.
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New Electronic Newsletters

The Newsletter format is changing. In future all Newsletters will be distributed electronically, from our website rather than manually from the list of addresses that our Membership Secretary has. To keep you better informed, we intend to produce Newsletters monthly, probably in two formats - one without and one with recent News items, the latter for those of you who aren’t constantly looking at our website.

If you're a member of the British Go Association you should have received an email about this as well as the first issue. If you didn't then we either don't have your email address or we have it recorded incorrectly. In either case please notify our Membership Secretary.

*Actually, it's possible that our Newsletters are being treated as SPAM, so please check your Spam boxes first before contacting us.

Last updated Wed Oct 11 2017.
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We've got some website problems

Due to some scammers using our britgo.org domain name a few weeks ago we've been having some problems with people trying to contact us and various people through our website. This also applies to registrations to the London Open this year.

Unfortunately, the problem has led to some ISPs dropping emails from us without notification, so we're not aware of exactly which emails are not being received.

Sadly, despite our efforts, we can't be sure that all ISPs have unbanned us, so if you don't receive a response within a week please feel free to try to contact the person via an alternative route (including using a phone!) or escalate your request to someone else directly.

We'd like to apologise for this problem and hope it doesn't affect you too much.

Last updated Fri Oct 13 2017.
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Nihon Ki-in and the Sasakawa Foundation invitation

We are please to announce that the following young players have been selected for this visit to Japan:

  • Ben Murphy, age 24
  • Charlotte Bexfield, age 13
  • Edmund Smith, age 9

They will be accompanied by Alison Bexfield and Andrea Smith.

Thanks to the Nihon Kiin and the Sasakawa Foundation for their support for this visit.

Last updated Fri Oct 13 2017.
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New editions of our publications

We're pleased to announce that we've revised many of our existing publications and will shortly be reprinting these in volume, so if you need to get copies of them please just ask. You can see them all at http://www.britgo.org/covers

  • Go Comic
    Now uses pass stones.
  • Flyer
    Mostly minor corrections.
  • Play Go booklet
    A significant update, as it now avoids the use of the term "group", which WE normally use in an ambiguous fashion when talking about the game. Since this booklet may be used by beginners without a teacher, the description of capturing and eyes need to be very clear. How the end of the game is described has also been simplified and, hopefully, made easier to understand.

An additional Roller Banner is also being produced, so if you need one for an exhibition or other occasion you'll be publicising Go at please ask.

Last updated Fri Oct 13 2017.
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Having your club games included on the ratings list

At various times there have been people who've asked about changing the rating system (the European Go Database) to have their club games included. Actually, it's always been possible for you to do so, provided you follow a few rules.

The EGD description allows for a Class C event as follows:

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pre> Casual or club tournament recognized by EGF member Time limit requirements: adjusted time minimum 30 minutes, basic time minimum 25 minutes; (Fischer time: basic time 20 mins, adj.

Last updated Fri Oct 13 2017.
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Accommodation at EYGC and BGC

Already our discounted accommodation has sold out and Butlins own discounted rate ends today, 4th February. We are sorry that accommodation is selling fast but the warm UK weather is encouraging people to take winter holidays in the UK!

Latest advice on accommodation is at http://www.britgo.org/eygc2014/accommodation with options for parties of 4 or 6.

If you are a single or a couple then there are various hotels in Bognor and also guest houses, but some of these are running low on availability (some links from out accommodation page).

Last updated Fri Oct 13 2017.
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BGA at next London Anime Con

The British Go Association will again be demonstrating Go at the London Anime and Gaming Con on Sunday 9th February. If you like anime, manga, cosplaying or video games you’ll enjoy London Anime and Gaming Con. The venue address is: The Rocket Complex, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, and the convention is on both Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February from 11 am.

Last updated Sat Oct 14 2017.
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T Mark Hall's funeral - update

T Mark’s funeral is now confirmed to be at 2pm on Monday 6th January 2014 at the Lambeth Crematorium, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0BY followed by some refreshments at a nearby pub (The Selkirk, 60 Selkirk Road, Tooting Broadway SW17 0ES) to celebrate his life.

All are welcome to attend, but we would appreciate it if you are planning to be there to let me ([Jon Diamond](mailto:president@britgo

Last updated Wed Jan 08 2014.
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