We’re pleased to announce that we have a new offering for local men here at PCHP. We’re opening up our community hub on Thursday mornings 10am – 11.30am for men to come together for a cuppa, chat and board game.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people and find out what else you could get involved in so get your game face on and come along.
Whether you’re a domino champ or just enjoy a light hearted game of scabby queen we’re sure you’ll find our community hub a welcoming space to #connect.
No need to book, just drop-in. Thursday 9th of May, runs weekly.
WHAT WOULD THE BOARD LOOK LIKE WITH MODERN HOUSES PRICES?
The board gets a reshuffle, with Whitehall and Strand now some of the most expensive places in London, with prices increasing over 700% in the past 25 years alone
Victor Watson’s 1935 selection looks to be completely different
Old Kent Road and The Angel, Islington still among the cheapest
While the original 1935 order of the Monopoly board was loosely based on property values at the time, new research has revealed what the board could look like with modern property values.
The research by gaming experts SolitaireBliss analysed the average sale price of each area since 2015 to see what the order of the board would look like nowadays. It also looks at property size to see each area’s average ‘price per metre’.
It found that Mayfair still sits as the most expensive area with an average sale price of £6,830,154. Strand, which was once halfway down the board as a red tile, is now the second most expensive area, with an average sale price of £5,438,715.
One of the most significant differences in Whitehall, which has now seen itself be moved 13 spots up the board to a green tile, with an average sale price of £4,393,652. Adjusted for inflation, 1935 prices would see Mayfair worth only £93,911, Strand worth only £74,799 and Whitehall worth only £60,410.
Whitechapel Road, The Angel Islington and Old Kent Road remain as the three cheapest on the board.
Oxford Street, which was previously one of the most expensive tiles on the classic board, has been moved down 13 places, with an average sale price of £1,019,975. Coventry Street has also seen a significant reshuffle, being pushed down 11 spots to now be a light blue tile. Adjusted for inflation, a 1935 property in Oxford Street would cost you only £14,020 on average.
Street
Average sale price
Average price per metre
Original order
Mayfair
£6,830,154
£29,338
Mayfair
Strand
£5,438,715
£30,945
Park Lane
Whitehall
£4,393,652
£23,847
Bond Street
Trafalgar Square
£3,786,694
£23,964
Oxford Street
Piccadilly
£3,706,235
£28,958
Regent Street
Vine Street
£3,629,885
£34,276
Piccadilly
Park Lane
£3,113,750
£25,554
Coventry Street
Bond Street
£2,230,125
£21,311
Leicester Square
Bow Street
£2,153,900
£20,584
Trafalgar Square
Pall Mall
£2,041,488
£16,445
Fleet Street
Marlborough Street
£1,890,650
£17,628
The Strand
Regent Street
£1,861,179
£25,127
Vine Street
Fleet Street
£1,480,313
£21,101
Marlborough Street
Northumberland Avenue
£1,310,257
£15,168
Bow Street
Euston Road
£1,110,000
£12,658
Northumberland Avenue
Pentonville Road
£1,052,125
£17,311
Whitehall
Oxford Street
£1,019,975
£13,478
Pall Mall
Coventry Street
£796,774
£18,598
Pentonville Road
Leicester Square
£670,779
£11,950
Euston Road
Old Kent Road
£539,438
£10,261
The Angel Islington
The Angel Islington
£501,117
£6,706
Whitechapel Road
Whitechapel Road
£423,509
£8,998
Old Kent Road
In terms of looking at the average ‘price per metre’, The Angel, Islington comes in as having the lowest price per metre of £6,706.
Whitechapel Road and Old Kent Road are the second and third cheapest. Vine Street has the highest price per metre with £34,276, along with Strand and Mayfair coming in second and third.
A spokesperson from SolitaireBliss said: “What can be looked at as simply a modernisation of the legendary Monopoly board game, can also be viewed as an illustration of current house prices in the capital.
“It’s interesting to see how more commercial areas have seen huge changes with the likes of Oxford Street and Whitehall, whereas more residential areas such as Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Road have seen a steady and consistent with housing cost trends.”
This study was conducted by SolitaireBliss, an online gaming service with a wide array of card games and challenges available to play for free.
Brits’ favourite ways to spend time with their Grandparents
– Nostalgic conversations are the nation’s favourite way to spend time with their grandparents
– Research reveals top 10 activities include baking, gardening, and playing board games
– Psychotherapist, Andre Radmall, explains why it’s so important for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents.
Reminiscing about the past (32%) is the nation’s favourite activity to do with their grandparents, new research has revealed.
The study was conducted by Gala Bingo, the nation’s favourite bingo site, to launch its new Paddle Pals TV advert, which celebrates the bond we have with our grandparents.
Playing card games (31%), looking through old photographs (30%) and baking (30%) were some of the other ways in which we cherish time with Grandma and Grandad.
Men and women tend to have different favourites, however, as while talking about history is the favourite grandparent pastime for men, baking takes the top spot for women. Almost two in five (38%) women say baking is their favourite thing to do with their grandparents, compared to just 21% of men. Yet men and women equally enjoy spending time planting and pruning in the garden (26%) with their elders.
Interestingly, age plays a part in which activities are most enjoyed. Cooking alongside their grandparents is a popular activity for both the 25-34 (41%) and the 35-44 (33%) age groups. For the younger generation (18-24), taking the dog for a walk with their grandparents topped the list at 31%.
Overall, the nation’s top 10 favourite activities to do with their grandparents are:
Talking about the past – 32%
Playing cards – 31%
Going through old photos – 30%
Baking – 30%
Cooking – 28%
Playing board games – 28%
Gardening – 26%
Walking – 23%
Going to the park – 23%
Doing puzzles, crosswords, word games –20%
Dog walking (15%), taking a trip to the beach (15%) and puzzling over jigsaws (19%) were among the other wholesome activities that were mentioned but didn’t quite make the top 10.
Sporty activities such as swimming (4%) and bowling (3%) were some of the least popular endeavours.
There is also variation across the UK. Playing board games with the grandparents is the preferred activity for people in Bristol and Edinburgh (both 37%) whereas taking a stroll around a park is the favourite thing to do for those in Liverpool (31%) and Sheffield (33%).
Psychotherapist and author Andre Radmall said: “The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is immensely important. Spending time with each other provides innumerable benefits for both.
“Grandchildren can learn from the experience of grandparents, passing on their wisdom through to adulthood which can be a rewarding and meaningful experience for grandchildren.”
Karina Adrian, head of brand marketing at Gala Bingo, said: “It’s really great to see the nations appreciation and love we share for our grandparents.
“There are so many shared experiences between a grandparent and their grandchild, with this research reflecting just how much of a positive impact the bonds with our grandparents can have on us as adults.
“We hope this research has inspired people to spend some quality time with their grandparents this week and reminisce on good times spent with them.”
For millions of Brits, this weekend’s announcement will have meant last minute changes to Christmas plans, with 46% of Brits saying they were looking forward to spending time with their family. But just because it’s different, doesn’t mean it can’t still be festive, as people look for new ways to celebrate.
For many people, 2020 has been the year of loungewear, and it seems this trend will be continuing over the festive season. According to Matalan’s survey, 1 in 3 Brits will be keeping comfy for Christmas, spending the big day in either pyjamas or loungewear!
And in keeping with the rest of the year, video calls will be playing a major role, as Brits turn to Zoom, Facetime and Houseparty to spend time with loved ones. According to the survey results, 11am-12pm is the time most of us will be setting aside to arrange video calls with friends and family.
Looking at the rest of the big day, 12-1pm is when Brits will enjoy their first alcoholic drink, with most sitting down to dinner between 2pm and 3pm, before heading outside for a wintery walk.
Finally, we’ll be sitting down to enjoy our favourite festive films and TV shows, or starting a new board game between 7pm and 8pm.
Games have been on the rise this year, since families are spending more time at home. So what better gift to give this Christmas than games that can be enjoyed by everyone, of all ages.
Here are some brand new games that have launched just in time for Christmas …
PASS THE PUGS
The infamous game ‘Pass the Pigs’ launches PUGS! Who will be first to 100 points?
The infamous game Pass the Pigs has launched their first ever variation (that isn’t a pig), PUGS!
Be the first to get to 100 points by throwing the pugs in the air and seeing how they land. Will your pugs ‘play dead’, ‘faceplant’ or will it be ‘puppy love’?
Pass the Pigs has been an iconic brand for over 50 years
Includes pencil and score pad, that all pack into a plastic carry case, great for on-the-go!
The Super-Fast Word Game from Waddingtons No.1 of London
Race against other players to get rid of your word tiles by swapping letters and even stealing your opponents’ tiles. Disney Classic version has 5 magic tiles that help you win the game.
MICKEY TILE – can be used as any letter in a word. GENIE TILE – your wish is granted! Take a total of 3 tiles from any other player. WRECK IT RALPH TILE – it’s time to wreck it! Shuffle another player’s words. OLAF TILE – Whoops! Olaf walked over your tiles and now they’re frozen in place for 10 secs! ARIEL TILE – Here’s one to add to your collection! You can take any tile another player if it completes a word for you.
Waddingtons No1 has been an iconic British Heritage Brand over 130 years
Game for all ages, but helps children with spelling and vocabulary
All tiles pack into a neat canvas pouch, great for storing and on-the-go.
This beloved family tradition has captured the hearts of children everywhere, and now for the first time, you can embrace the magic of Scout Elves in this brand new collaboration with TOP TRUMPS!
The classic, competitive card game gets a festive touch in this officially-licensed pack, which includes thirty magic moments featuring your favourite Elves. Discover just how creative, cheeky, silly and festive these little Elves can be as you compete to take all of your opponents’ cards. Get into the Yuletide spirit with The Elf on the Shelf, and remember – he’s always listening!
Top Trumps is the UK’s #1 card game (iGen research)
Top Trumps is the game packed full of stats and facts on all your favourite topics including films, TV shows, animals and more! With hundreds of topics to chose from, there is a Top Trumps pack for everyone, no matter your age.
Take a chance with 500 questions on all things James Bond, starting with the classic Dr. No and ending with the brand new 2020 release No Time To Die!
Think you can remember who sung the title song for Casino Royale, or which Dr. No character had webbed hands? Know who wrote the screenplay for You Only Live Twice, or the the name of the deadly warfare agent from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service?
500 questions on 100 cards
Top Trumps Quiz with a twist! 500 questions on loads of different topics, films and TV shows.
Plastic case opens on both sides, ready for battle and also great for storing and on-the-go
Take another trip aboard the helicarrier and test your knowledge of the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the dozens more characters that make up the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe in this special edition of Top Trumps Quiz – Marvel!
With 500 fiendish questions exploring memorable quotes and moments from one of the most successful film franchises in history, you won’t need a Time Stone to recap the events of Civil War, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Age of Ultron and the record-breaking Endgame in this comprehensive set.
500 questions on 100 cards
Top Trumps Quiz with a twist! 500 questions on loads of different topics, films and TV shows.
Plastic case opens on both sides, ready for battle and also great for storing and on-the-go
North Edinburgh Timebank is hosting a Community Board Game Afternoon this Friday (21 March) from 3pm -4.30 pm North Edinburgh Arts (after the Treasure Hunt – see previous post)
We need a good selection of games for Friday afternoon. Do you have anything we could borrow just for Friday? We shall return any game loaned to us – with all pieces intact! Ludo, Cluedo, Kerplunk, cards, Happy Families – anything that can be played by adults and children – and doesn’t take 3 weeks to finish (no Monopoly or Risk, thanks!)
If you can help out, drop things in at NEA for Julie or phone/email me to collect.
Julie Smith
North Edinburgh Time Bank Broker c/o North Edinburgh Arts 15a Pennywell Court Edinburgh EH4 4TZ
