A long season finally ended for Broadstairs on August 11th.  John Couzens won the Goodall Cup for the first time, likewise Peter Timlett the Zielinski Shield (for those graded below 90).  Paul Carfrae won the John Couzens Vase for the knockout competition and Catriona Jenkinson won both the George Stiggers Trophy for the most improved player (according to the new grading list) and the grading prize for the Summer Swiss.  The Blitz Tournament was won by Bob Page.

It has been a very successful season for Broadstairs Chess Club.  There were 23 members in 2008, the Hargreaves Shield team finished second in their competition and the club is in a very healthy state financially, having made a profit for the season of over £500.  New members, both young and not so young, are always welcome.