Craig Douglas CT Recorder and Returning Officer.
I was introduced to Natcor, by a chap called, Gary Fairclough, we were both on skill courses, in Preston, in digs, no money, playing chess to pass the dreary nights away. When i finished the Skill courses and left  some real friends they said,  "Why don't you take up Correspondence Chess,"  the rest is history. Joining  Natcor all those years ago, the overwhelming friendship and chess-aholics, has never left our club, it means as much to me as playing chess. I've played opponents from Brazil, South Africa, Latvia. What a diverse and interesting hobby it is. I've been to so many AGM's, and the Social functions, it really is a great life and a great feeling of belonging. Still in my forties, I'm looking forward to many more years of the same. 

Des Green  from Birmingham is a school teacher. He writes:
I found NATCOR quite by accident. I was looking to rekindle my interest in chess and utilised the world of Google to find a correspondence chess club. Iwas requested to send an application form in and virtually straight away I was playing my first game via e-mail against Jim Tabor. I looked at the variety of competitions available and entered both e-mail and normal mail competitions. I have found that the majority of players enjoy a good chat and all members are both courteous and please to assist with any questions. I receive the Oracle magazine and I contribute on a regular basis, the range of interests amongst the membership is tremendous. I would urge anyone with an interest in chess to send for an application form. I only joined just over a year ago but feel as though I have been involved for years!!