Seniors Festival | Cryptic Crosswords 2-Part Workshop

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Bend your brain learning the secrets of solving seemingly impenetrable cryptic crosswords in this 2 part workshop series at North Ryde

North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre

Seniors Festival 2025

Seniors, it's your Time To Shine! Join us at City of Ryde Libraries for our extensive and diverse range of events celebrating our young at heart community. There's something for everyone to enjoy - learn something new and connect with new friends and old!

Do you struggle to complete cryptic crosswords?Join expert Ralph Penglis in a series of two workshops designed for beginners, as well as those with some prior experience. Sharpen your skills, as Ralph shares tips and tricks to understanding the cryptic crossword "language". Attendees must attend both workshops: Part 1 - Thursday 13 March, 10.00am-12pm &amp; Part 2 - Thursday 20 March, 10.00am-12.00pm. Your ticket covers both sessions.By the end of the 2-part workshops you:<ul><li>will be able to approach cryptic crosswords with some success,</li><li>will understand the different types of cryptic clues used e.g. Anagrams – hidden words – containers – double meanings – homophones – acronyms – word play – spoonerisms…….and more,</li><li>will be in a position to compile clues from given words.</li></ul>Please note: these workshops are being held in the meeting room of the North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre, adjacent/behind North Ryde Library.

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