Dick Martin, formerly of Alsager Chess Club has died at the age of Ninety Seven. His funeral will be held on Thursday 8th May at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Crewe Road, Alsager at a time of 13:30. The will be a wake at the Wilbraham Arms later.
Dick represented both Alsager and the old chess club at the Broughton Arms. He was active and independent until recent years and although he could no longer attend the club he would welcome his former teammates for a game over the board.