North London Wargames Group

[Hertsblue]

The NLWG is one of the oldest continuously operational wargames clubs in the country, although economic and other pressures have pushed out into east Herts.

Visit our brand new website at http://www.northlondonwargamesgroup.com/

[Zippee]

Go on then, sell me a 40 minute drive 

[Hertsblue]

40 minutes? From Walthamstow?

OK. We're a relatively small group and like most clubs these days we divide down the middle into historical and 40K. Those of us who play historical are willing to play pretty well anything in that line. In the past 12 months or so we have played Kursk 1943 (10mm), Oudenarde 1706 (10mm), first day of Gettysburg (6mm). Imperial Romans v. Gauls (28mm), Napoleonic Naval (Sails of Glory), French Wars of Religion 1572 and various flavours of FoW. We're a friendly bunch, always glad to see new faces, and the YHA where we meet has alcohol on tap. If that doesn't tempt you nothing will. 

[Zippee]

43 minutes according to Google - we'll see.

Not this week though - I'm at Ilford this week

What you got planned for the 21st?

Unfortunately unless I bus and train it (iffy on Sunday - would need to check) the bar shall have to fail to tempt 

[Hertsblue]

Public transport would probably be Victoria line from Walthamstow Central to Seven Sisters and then train to Cheshunt (the station is literally two minutes walk from the YHA).

Not sure what we're up to on the 21st. I will consult with the lads and let you know.

[Zippee]

Cheers - I'll await your call 

Indeed 43 minutes door to door was via the Cheshunt Express - it's all a question on how / where to hop aboard. 

Or drive but then there's the bar. . . 

[monty-of-the-desert]

We can give the western desert a go or six day war? Could give the Japs another outing?

[WeeWars]

Did the NLWG ever meet in a bar at the back of Euston Station?

[Zippee]

I think that's Central London - and they still meet near Euston

[Hertsblue]

There have been several clubs in central London over the years - the London Ancients used to meet at the Ordnance Arms in Waterloo and I believe there was a Civil Service club near Whitehall (where else?). The main problem, of course, is the expense of hiring premises in town. That, and demographics, has driven our club ever outward and northward.

[monty-of-the-desert]

What about we do Kuki Piquet 2nd attack at the club?

[Zippee]

There are two I know of that qualify:

Central London WC - The Cock Tavern, 23 Phoenix Rd or The Perseverance, Shroton Street, London

Greater London WC - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London

Not sure which is more central to be honest

What the heck is "Kuki Piquet"?

Come to that what game systems does NLWG trend towards?

[WeeWars]

Central London WC - The Cock Tavern, 23 Phoenix Rd or The Perseverance, Shroton Street, London

It was the club at the Cock Tavern I was a member of back in the 80s.

[fsn]

What the heck is "Kuki Piquet"?

Well if it's done properly a good main course. I have used cider rather than red wine, but I think the traditional way is best.

Or am I thinking of Coq au Vin?   

[Hertsblue]

What the heck is "Kuki Piquet"?

Come to that what game systems does NLWG trend towards?

The central hill of Kohima Ridge, taken by the Japanese in 1944 after a four-day struggle that allowed the 14th Army time to counter-attack and halt the planned invasion of India.

Have a look at "Rulesets" on the website.