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2026 Marcher Weekend

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Just a reminder to everyone that the weekend of December 5th and 6th is the Marcher Weekend. It is an open weekend for anyone to organise their own games although there will, hopefully, be one big historical game on for multiple players.
For those who do not know what Marcher is. Many years ago three clubs, Chester Wrexham and us organised an inter club tournament at least once a year called Marcher. After a few years it became obvious the other two were losing interest so we took it on as a major event for anyone. We had trade stands and a DBA tournament. It did well for a number of years, but then insurance, cost of van hire and venue became too prohibitive so we stopped it as an open event for the public and just had the weekend as a club weekend for gaming.
Just to remind everyone that there is also a painting competition with a number of categories and prizes! So get painting that figure you have always wanted to.
Keep your eye on the web page and facebook and whatsapp for further announcements!

Not quite an AAR of Bloody April

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Written by: Dale Jones
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Created: 04 November 2026
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A title from the Lee Brimmicombe-Wood stable, this one authored by Terry Simmo, this adaptation of the usual game engine seen in Downtown, Elusive Victory and Red Storm is set in 1917 from March to May around the trenches of Arras.

I spent the evening sorting out the counters which had spilt in the bag on the journey.  There are a LOT of counters.

Then I set up the map.  It's not too big, but is covered in small numbered hexes and is very detailed. 

Then the first big mistake.  I chose to set up for Scenario 1.  This has a HUGE number of aircraft units to fly and I quickly realised that I didn't have time to even set this scenario up in the time available.  Also I had only a limited idea of what to do once I had got it set up.  I decided to do some more reading and perhaps watch a few videos.

Still took ages to pack it all away.

Story to be continued.   

AAR Italian Wars

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15mm Italian Wars action from yesterday evening. Sad to report a Hapsburg victory for Mr. Collyer, ably assisted by Mr. Cornes & my appalling dice rolling. Good fun. Many thanks to Andrew for supplying the armies.

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Clubnight AAR Lion Rampant

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Monday night Lion Rampant game v Tim Corbett. His 100yw against my Spanish Moslem. I had to get 1/2 my army off the opposite corner. I failed marginally I got 13 pts away but needed 15pts.

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