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. Redbridge Social Centre rear of 188/190 Beehive Lane Ilford, Essex IG4 5EE. Approach up the Private Road off Beehive Lane almost opposite Somersby Gdns. Sign-post to "Redbridge Social Centre". The Centre has secure free parking, is on the left 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