MAYORAL VISIT TO 3Cs  -  Thursday 26 June 2025

3Cs were not only very honoured to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham to one of their weekly club nights but also delighted that chess - and especially the success of the game in Oldham - was recognised by such a visit.

 

In an address the Mayor gave to over 60 members in attendance on the night, he said that 3Cs was one of Oldham's hidden gems and its continued success over many years should be something the whole town needs to be aware of.

 

The Mayor continued by praising all those who voluntarily give up their time to organise the club, especially Steve Rigby who founded 3Cs in 1978 and was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2025 King's New Year's Honours list.

 

As a remembrance of their visit to 3Cs, the Mayor and Mayoress were presented with a salt and pepper set in the style of King and Queen chess pieces.

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The photographs show the Mayor and Mayoress with Steve Rigby; the Mayor addressing 3Cs club members; the Mayor with the chess National Cup which is currently held by 3Cs; the Mayor and Mayoress with a souvenir of their visit.​

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Click these links for various media reports of the Mayor's visit to3Cs  ...