GIVE those little grey cells a pre-Christmas workout at a Chess Jamboree being held in Sticklepath next month.

The jamboree will be held on Monday, December 1, at the Devonshire Inn, Sticklepath, from 7.30pm.

The idea behind the gathering is to rekindle interest in pub chess in and around the north Dartmoor area.

The emphasis will be on a good social occasion, with a warm welcome extended to old friends and, hopefully, new ones too.

The format of the evening will be a team competition utilising jamboree pairings for teams of four players, with each player playing one jamboree game. The game is to be completed within 90 minutes.

Incomplete games will be adjudicated after the time control. Any subsequent games will be friendly ones.

Even though it is hoped pub teams will take part, entries from individuals are most welcome. Everybody plays.

For further details contact the Devonshire Inn on 01837 840626.