A place to discuss the many positive facets of good manners plus examples of etiquette and arcane [social] skills that we would like to see make a return. Got an example of a polite, friendly encounter? A Random Act of Common Courtesy? Regale us with them here.

Struck a blow for Chappism? Confounded the local branch of a faceless conglomerate with your refinement and panache? Tell of how you overcame the everyday vulgarity of modern life here.

A place to discuss gentlemen's and ladies' vintage fashions. Tell us your preferred way to tie a tie; show off your latest garmentry; and of course give praise to that most chappist of fabrics - tweed!

Read any good books lately? Have a favourite classic or overlooked author you'd like to champion? Magazine or periodical caught your eye? Tell us about it here.

Here is where one can converse about interesting (and ideally chappist) theatre shows, museums/ galleries, films, music and even programmes from that new-fangled invention, the tele-vision.

Sub-boards: The Music Room, The Theatre, The Cinematograph, The TV Room

A place to discuss all gentlemanly and ladylike aspects of sports and pastimes. But especially cricket.

Sub-boards: Cricket, Snooker & Billiards, Martial Arts

A place for the chef, the gourmand and the connoisseur to discuss all aspects of chappist food and drink.

A place to discuss old-fashioned technology such as typewriters, gramophones, rotary telephones, valve radios and wireless telegraphy.