Great news, if you haven't heard already, but Paul has just won the 2024 ECF Award for Contribution to Junior Chess. This is a massively deserved accolade for both Paul and the Coventry Chess Academy, which he has been running so brilliantly for a scarcely believable 11 years.
Thanks are due to Bernard C and Roy for preparing the submission, and I'm pleased to say that my Seconder's Statement at least did not derail the application! You can read the citation here. Paul is far too modest and self effacing to broadcast his achievement, but he should be extremely proud of this award, which also reflects splendidly on the likes of other KCC members Bernard, Roy, and Andy Ward who have been steadfast supporters of the CCA since its inception.
And with Paul being the man who introduced the very stylish Basque beret to Kenilworth, this seems like quite an appropriate choice of song to kick off the new season's musical contribution!
