The clubs President and long-time stalwart, Syd Kalinsky, has died at the age of 89. This is a great loss to the club and to the wider chess community.
Full tribute here: https://ilfordchessclub.com/syd-kalinsky/

Syd in typical reflective mode
Ilford Chess Club Founded 1900 One of London's oldest chess clubs welcomes new members! Monday evenings from 7.30 p.m. at the Redbridge Social Centre, Beehive Lane, Ilford, Essex IG4 5EE. Approach on the turning between houses 160 -166 sign-posted to the 'Redbridge Social Centre' on Beehive Lane. This is almost opposite Somersby Gdns. Turn left after 50m and the Centre is on the right behind the chain link fence.
The clubs President and long-time stalwart, Syd Kalinsky, has died at the age of 89. This is a great loss to the club and to the wider chess community.
Full tribute here: https://ilfordchessclub.com/syd-kalinsky/
Syd in typical reflective mode