NAME :
Allan Simmons

AREA :
Recently moved from Surrey to the Scottish Borders

OCCUPATION :
IT Projects Manager for the National Grid Company

ACHIEVEMENTS :

• Qualified for 2001 World Championship
• Currently ranked in the UK's top 6
• UK Masters champion 1994
• Winner UK British Matchplay Championships 1987, 1988, 1991
• Played in the 1995 World Championship

PROFESSIONAL SCRABBLE ACTIVITIES:

• Author of Chambers Top Scrabble Tips (2000)
• Co-author (with Darryl Francis) of Chambers Official Scrabble Lists
• Co-author (with Paul Lamford) of Improve Your Game - Scrabble puzzles (1999)
• Project team member for Chambers Official Scrabble Words
• Puzzle compiler for UK Daily Telegraph (weekend) Scrabble
• Run occasional Scrabble 'improve your game' courses (with Phil Appleby, Philip Nelkon)

DETAILS OF INTEREST:

• Editor and publisher of Onwords magazine for Scrabble enthusiasts (since 1979)
• President of Association of British Scrabble Players (1990-98)
• Founder member and chairman of Postal Scrabble Club (1980-1990)

COMMENTS:
Married with three young girls. Hobbies apart from Scrabble include playing the guitar and DIY.