WELLINGTON Chess Club, which has been thriving in recent years, expects to make a gradual return to playing when allowed.

Club spokesman Robert Harris said: “As roughly half our members are like me over 70 I can envisage a situation where restrictions are lifted for all but those in the vulnerable category – and the over-70s.

“In that case the club would probably start meeting up and playing again but in very reduced numbers. Until then, regrettably, there will be nothing to report on.”