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May 28, 2009 by Christine
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- DIY Clues typed or hand-written?
- Great to have bi-monthly cryptic
- A puzzling journey
- Active and energised
- Never without a puzzle book
DIY Clues typed or hand-written?
Last modified on 2010-05-25 04:38:13 GMT. 2 comments. Top.
When compiling the DIY puzzle in the Christine’s BIG Crossword, is it acceptable to TYPE the list of clues rather than HAND WRITE the list of clues and then submit your answers together with the original completed grid?
Anne Baxter
Great to have bi-monthly cryptic
Last modified on 2010-03-09 21:44:44 GMT. 2 comments. Top.
I was delighted to receive the new Cryptic magazine for which I have subscribed.
I am afraid I do have one gripe though – why on earth, in a magazine dedicated to cryptic crosswords, to you include dreadful acrostic and logic puzzles? I do not wish to do such puzzles and, if I did, I would subscribe to your bi-monthly Puzzle Collection. All they do is take up valuable space where a cryptic crossword could be!!!!!
Apart from that, it is great to have a bi-monthly cryptic crossword book instead of just having the odd one in your other magazines or waiting for your yearly Cryptic Collection.
Cynthia Rabet (Miss)
A puzzling journey
Last modified on 2009-11-30 00:28:04 GMT. 1 comment. Top.
This week I had to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberystwyth on Tuesday and make the return journey the following day. The two trips totalled over 12 hours (I was thinking I could have flown from Newcastle to Faro, Portugal and back twice in that time!). So you can imagine how grateful I was to have my copy of BIG with me. It kept me fully occupied on the journey without distracting me enough to forget to change trains at Birmingham!
I love the Starhunts especially but would appreciate more prize cryptic crosswords.
Kind regards
Pat Gannon-Leary (Dr)
Active and energised
Last modified on 2009-10-29 02:40:39 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Thank you very much for “100 Ways To Boost Your Energy” book which I won for the Starhunt 1 Contest in Big No 201. At 75 your puzzles keep my brain active and I am hopeful this book will do wonders for my energy. Thank you again for the wonderful puzzles books for which I subscribe to three and I try to complete most of the contest ones. Best wishes to you all.
Corinne Lloyd
Windsor, Berks
Never without a puzzle book
Last modified on 2009-10-22 04:14:23 GMT. 1 comment. Top.
I was so surprised and delighted to receive a cheque for £50 in the post, for winning the Colossus Crossword Puzzle.
I have been fan of Lovatts puzzles for many years – starting in Australia where I would look out for Lovatts Crosswords in magazines.
When I moved to the UK around 14 years ago, I was really excited to find that Lovatts had Crossword publications over here too. Over the years, I have taught myself how to do Starhunts and more recently have begun to work my way through Cryptics. I am never without a puzzle book, which faithfully accompanies me on all of my travels. A great way to while away time in airport lounges!
I am looking forward to the October Puzzle Collection, which will accompany me on my next trip the USA.
With best regards
Dani Bowhill
Bexleyheath, Kent
Just had to write and let you know how much I enjoyed your editorial in Puzzle Collection 64 about Robert Burns. Do not know how you can come up with so many ideas for subjects to write about but you do! Keep it up. Love all your magazines which I have been purchasing pretty much from when you started!! Keep up the good work.
Agnes
What a lovely surprise i had this morning when opening my letter from you containing a cheque for £300.This was for BIG no.205.
I have been doing Lovatts puzzles for many years and look forward to my books every month.Thankyou for making my day.
Lesley
Christine, HELP, l have been doing Colossus Cashword 217,and also eating a loverly jammy doughnut, and yes youve guessed it,spilt jam over part of the grid and now it has somehow hardened and l cannot fill in the squares, is there any possibilty of getting a copy of the grid so that l can refill it again. adore the magazines,but unfortunately sudoko is bit beyond me, my 25yr old son is the maths genius so he does it at his leisure, many thanks again for such a lovely bunch of magazines,hope you can help. Merry Christmas :-} :-}
I have just received Colossus 220 and read your Irish editorial. Is this a typical bit if Irish or a gremlin … such has it is.
Would you consider putting the issue number back at the top instead of under the barcode. Much easier when looking for a particular magazine to check answers.
Hi,Christine.L have been doing Lovatts Big,Colossus,& Puzzle Collection for ages doing the competions first then the rest of the books later.I recently got a laptop so can now do the online ones every day trying to get higher up the rating each time.I also go on You Play and do the puzzles there.My husband thinks I’m an addict to crosswords,is there a special term for” addicts” like me? Sue Parton,Crewe.
Hi Christine,
Just doing you Mega Mix No 8, have you considered doing a Mega Mix Book? Love the different types of clues and keeps the brain wondering what they are!!!
Keep up the good work
My wife passed away in June after 27 years of Cancer. If it were not, that I received my Crossword books, I would have found it difficult to pass the days away. I shall be shortly signing up for the Christine`s Cryptic Cross. By the way I have not received this month`s Mega, Probably still in the post. Keep up the excellent work with the Puzzle Books.
Daibhidh Dhuglas, Springhill Glasgow
Hi Doctor
I’m sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. It is upsetting to hear from our puzzlers when they lose a loved one – particularly, as in your case, when you’ve endured so much together. Twenty seven years of cancer seems awfully unfair, however I suspect your wife, in your company, was in good hands.
And thank you for your feedback regarding our puzzle books. It is nice to know our magazines can provide a meaningful distraction to help while away the time.
I have passed your kind words on to Christine and have forwarded your subscription enquiry to our friendly sales team who will be in contact.
Thanks again Daibhidh for getting in touch and I hope you’ll continue to enjoy our puzzles for many years to come.
Kind regards,
Steve
Hi Christine, Hope all’s well with you and yours. I hear you now spend time in Bear Island! I’m planning on spending a year living in around Kinsale/Clonakilty so maybe we’ll have a chance to catch up. It’s so lovely around there. I’m meeting Tom, my eldest on Saturday in Cork and we’re going to have a look round; it’ll be a flying trip on this occasion; back on Wednesday 20th. All the best, Angela x
I am enquiring about receiving here in Canada your Lovatt’s Colossus crossword books.. I used to buy these whilst staying in Britain..Can you furnish me with details as to how to progress with this please? Thank you in anticipation
Hi Moira
Thanks for your enquiry and loyalty to the Lovatts brand. You can purchase Colossus UK editions via our International store accessible here: https://subscriptions.lovattspuzzles.com/productlist.aspx?cat_id=39 . Prices include postage to anywhere in the world, including of course your beautiful homeland, Canada. Happy puzzling!
Best wishes
Steve
CHRISTINE I HAVE JUST RECEIVED £200 CHEQUE AS WINNER IN CRYPTIC 8 I HAVE BEEN DOING YOUR PUZZLES FOR MANY YEARS NOW HAVE HAD LOTS OF SMALL PRIZES BUT MIAN PRIZES ALWAYS ELUDED ME. A GOOD MANY YEARS AGO YOU PUT MY PHOTO ON REAR PAGE OF YOUR MAGAZINE. LOVE YOUR PUZZLES KEEP IT UP.I WOULD STILL LIKE TO SEE HARDER COMPS IN CRYPTIC MAGAZINE OR FULL PAGE CRYPTIC PUZZLE
I would just like to thank you very much for the Bush Television I received as winner of the Stinker competition, I could not believe that out of the many competitors I was the lucky one. I have been your crosswords from the first book that you published and have won a few small prizes but never a big one. Many thanks to all of your team. Keep up the good work.
Best wishes to you all
Pamela
What are the names of the famous places used in the game ‘Place to Place?’
I know most of them but would like to know all of them.
Regards Faye
hi, i live in leeds and have been unable to obtain a copy of the january edition
of “BIG CROSSWORDS” can you tell me has there been a problem ??as i have tried all over without any success. please don’t tell me it is not being printed anymore!!!!!!!!!
Hi Norma
Thanks for your enquiry. Rest assured, BIG is still in circulation. In fact, due to its increasing popularity, there’s a good chance your local retailer is already out of stock. I’ve forwarded your message to a member of our sales team who will be in touch soon to help you out. Kind regards, Steve