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.

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Go on then, sell me a 40 minute drive 

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. 

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 

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.

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. . . 

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

Quote from: Zippee on 09 June 2014, 05:28:13 PM
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.

Quote from: Zippee on 09 June 2014, 05:28:13 PM
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?   

Quote from: Zippee on 09 June 2014, 05:28:13 PM

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.

Quote from: Hertsblue on 08 June 2014, 02:05:31 PM

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

Turned out to be 1859 on the 29th - and the travel was no problem, could have lived without the mini-deluge but not to worry.

Very enjoyable afternoon, thanks to all - I'll come back assuming you'll have me 

Can you bring less trains next time please?

Be glad to see you, Zippee. You certainly brought a fresh vision to our game. 

I suspect the trains are always like that - you must have been late 

Just to recap on stuff I have / rules I play - in the interests of full disclosure 

1/3000   GQ Fleet Action Imminent   WWI Naval: Germany, Britain and 1905 Russia v Japan
1/3000   GQ General Quarters III      WWII Naval: Germany, Italy, Britain, Japan, France, Greece, Romania, Yugoslavia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland (USN unpainted)
1/600     TFL Bag the Hun                WWII Air: Mostly Mediterranean and Naval orientated
6mm      Baroque                            ECW and GNW (based for Polemos but waiting on Baroque full release)
6mm      Le Feu Sacre                      Napoleonic (Central Europe 1798-1809) - unbelievably still incomplete  (just finished Warsaw: 36 battalions, 6 regiments, 11 batteries, I hate czapkas  )
6mm      I Ain't Been Shot Mum        WWII: Western Desert, Mediterranean and Russia 1940-41 (smattering of later stuff)
10mm    GW Battle of Five Armies     Two boxed sets plus all the extras, rarely gets out
10mm    Blackpowder/Maurice          SYW & FIW
10mm    Blackpowder/Lasalle            Napoleonic (France 1809 - Austria) still a  WIP
10mm    If the Lord Spares Us          WWI (Middle East) also rarely gets out
15mm    Impetus                            Ancients-Medieval (including some fantasy)
15mm    IABSM/PBI                        WWII: Normandy 44 (British, German) small collection (individually based also used for Chain of Command and/or Bolt Action)
28mm    GW LotR                           Lots of stuff (lots still to paint as well)
28mm    In Her Majesty's Name       Painted on a  whim - never been played

I'll ignore the unstarted projects (in more ways than one) 

Happy to bring / introduce anyone to any of that or just play what's at the club.

Thanks again for a pleasant Sunday afternoon, good game in good company with lively discussion

Hi Zippee,

Sorry for the delay in replying.

On a personal note, I'm a sucker for SYW or large-scale Napoleonics. I've never played Black Powder, but I understand the underlying system is similar to Hail Caesar, which I have played. As a general rule I play anything from the Renaissance to moderns and naval and aerial too, and I'm open to new ideas/rules. Obviously, others in the club will have their own preferences/biases but we're pretty catholic as far as tastes go.

I, personally, can provide:

15mm  DBR                               Poles, Ottoman Turks, Dutch, Italian Wars French and Imperials, ECW Royalists and Parliamentarians, Muslim Indians.
10mm  Corporal John                  WSS French 22 Bns, Imperials 24 Bns, Allied (Brits, Dutch, Danish, Germans) 20 Bns
15mm  Fusilier                            SYW Prussians 36 Bns, Austrians 31 Bns, French 51 Bns, Hanoverian/Brunswickers 15 Bns.
15mm  Fusilier                            Napoleonic French 45 Bns in 4 Divisions, Austrian Line Corps of 3 Divisions, Prussian 20 Bns in 2 Brigades, Russians 1 Division (12 Bns)
10mm  Voice of the Guns            1859 French II Corps, Austrian V Corps
10mm  Voice of the Guns            1866 Prussian 1st Division, Austrian 2 Brigades VIII Corps, Saxon 2nd Division
15mm  Voice of the Guns            1914 German 35 Infantry Division, Russian 1st Brigade 6th Infantry Division,
1/300  Panzerschlacht                 1941 Barbarossa 3 & 4 Panzer Divisions, Soviet 2 Tank Brigades + supporting units (originally based for Corps Commander)
1/300  Panzerschlacht                 1942 Western Desert British 10th Armoured Division, German 21 Panzer Division (originally based for Corps Commander)
10mm  FOW                              1943 Kursk Various - see previous posts.
15mm  FOW                              1944 Northern France British/US/German Various
10mm  FOW                              1944 Burma Japanese 2 Inf Companies, 1 support company, Anglo-Indians 2 Infantry companies + armour.
1/300  Torrent of Steel               1972 Yom Kippur Isreali Armoured Brigade Yossi, Egyptian 4th Armoured Division (organised as for Corps Commander)
1/300  Torrent of Steel               1986 Soviet 25th Guards Motor Rifle Division, US Black Horse Regiment (RHQ, 2 Combat Sq, Artillery Bn, + helos)
1/2400 ?                                   1916 German Fleet (all the dreadnoughts + support), British Fleet (all the dreadnoughts + support)
1/3000 ?                                   1941 Japanese Fleet 10CV, 10BB, 17CA, 13CL, 47DD, US Fleet 5CV, 2CVE, 13BB, 2BC, 17CA, 10CL, 61DD
Various other bits and pieces, including 2 American Football teams and a grid-iron pitch. If you don't recognise the rules it's because they're my own - but as I say, we're open to new ideas.

Likewise we're happy to see anyone you care to bring along. Suggest you drop me  an e-mail when you're coming. Or if you have an e-mail address I'll put you on the distribution list.