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Customers in Europe – Looking to the Future
It will come as no surprise to our customers to know that the UK has now left the European Union. Clearly this has real implications
31st March 2022
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Lard Workshop in Nottingham, 13th of August
Lard in Nottingham? Shurely shome mishtake….
2nd March 2022
General
Richard Ansell. Very sad News
It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of the hugely talented sculptor and great friend of not just me but all
23rd February 2021
“O Group” We talk to Dave Brown and head to Normandy for a Test Drive
Lard Island News was very happy to greet wargaming legend Dave Brown to our games room this week. It’s always a pleasure to see his
25th June 2019
1815, The Hundred Days Supplement. We Talk to Dave Brown
The 1815 campaign has long proved a popular campaign for wargamers, providing set piece battles fought between armies that were both different yet almost equal
17th April 2019
The Return of Lard Dice, At Last!
Some years ago we produced some rather nice and very popular dice with our Pie and Pint logo on one face, where the six spots
16th April 2019
Anyone for Tennis?
As part of the build project for the Far East, I recently put together a very nice Sarissa Colonial bungalow which will sit on the
12th March 2019
A Jungle Update
Things have been a bit quiet here recently, suggesting (possibly) that I have been lagging behind with the Jungle build project. In fact nothing could
16th January 2019
Return of the Hut: the Jungle Build Continues
Well, the big plan to undercoat the jungle didn’t happen. It was wet and horrible, or possibly I was just too lazy to go outside
30th December 2018
Return of the Jungle Hut: A Swift Post
Not much happened yesterday as the Bacchanalian celebrations took centre stage on Lard Island. However, I did get to have a quick dabble with the
26th December 2018
The March of the Impressive Bush Continues
So, with the trees on and some standing foliage, it was now time to add some more expansive ground cover. It’s possible to get mats
24th December 2018
Lard Magazine Launched
It’s here! Lard Magazine is the must have accoutrement for the discerning wargamer with its eclectic mix of articles, scenarios, interviews, campaigns and a wealth
21st December 2018
Getting Ready for the Blitzkrieg: Part Two
Yesterday we looked at damaged houses, so today we will look at destroyed buildings. As was seen in reality at Stalingrad, Monte Cassino and any
3rd September 2018
Getting Ready for the Blitzkrieg, Part One
In 1939 the British and French had a fortunate eight months to prepare themselves for the German Blitzkrieg. Fortunately we no longer have that long
2nd September 2018
Blitzkrieg 1940 Chain of Command Handbook is at the Printers
Ever since Chain of Command was published we have focused on a whole range of products to support the rules, from downloadable army lists to
29th August 2018
What a Tanker – Advanced Order Open
The great news is that our latest rule set, What a Tanker! is now with the printer and we have a set publication date for
21st March 2018
The Swamp Fox, An AWI supplement for Sharp Practice
Great news for lovers of Sharp Practice this week, as we see the arrival of The Swamp Fox, a fantastic supplement covering the actions of
15th February 2018
Blitzkrieg in the West Begins for IABSM
Great news for lover of I Ain’t Been Shot Mum as we have just released the first of our handbooks for the war in the
1st February 2018
Stalingrad Trial Build 3
Well, thus far I have been pretty happy with things. So, logically, this is the stage where I cock things up. As we will see.
8th January 2018
2017 Christmas Special Arrives
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a large helping of Lard and this Christmas Special delivers it by the chimney-full. At 135 pages in length, here’s
23rd December 2017
The September War, Part Two Arrives
The German invasion of Poland on 1st September 1939 precipitated the greatest conflict the world has ever known, ending the lives of some 60 million
23rd December 2017
TooFatLardies Festive Oddcast
Christmas comes but once a year and this year the Lardies Christmas Oddcast comes from a very special location as the Lardy team meet in
13th December 2017
TooFatLardies Oddcast, Episode Two
The terrible trio took the advantage of a long drive to Crisis in Antwerp to discuss their hopes for the show and, the big issue
7th November 2017
Crisis 2017 Build Project 2: The Embankment
Mention Embankment and I automatically think of the London railway station where our good chum Sidney can oft times be seen slumbering underneath the arches,
29th October 2017
Crisis 2017 Build Project: a Belgian Boulangerie
As evening shadows lengthen and the English summer comes to a bitter end, thoughts on Lard Island turn to the last wargames show of the
28th October 2017
TooFatLardies Oddcast, Episode One
Looking to keep abreast of what is happening on Lard Island? well, here’s a new way to do so with the Lardy Oddcast, a semi-regular
13th October 2017
On the Road to Stalingrad, Part 2
Trees, you ay recall, were the subject of my first Stalingrad project build. Not that they are particularly relevant, but that I needed to create
7th July 2017
Bloody Bucket Pint Sized Campaign Arrives
When it comes to the Battle of the Bulge, much is made of the defence of Bastogne. However, US troops were preforming valiantly before then,
22nd June 2017
On the Road to Stalingrad…sort of…
We are stuck into getting the Summer Special ready at present; lots of exciting stuff in the offing there. But, with the temperature rising up
18th June 2017
Deep Fried Lard – A Post Match Report
Well, here we are, back from Deep Fried Lard with my liver almost intact and having had another great day of Lardy gaming north of
6th June 2017
General d’Armee Heading for Partizan
Just one week to go until General d’Armee is released and what an event we have chosen for the big day. Since its move from
13th May 2017
Pickett’s Charge Sale – You Decide
Pickett’s Charge had been in the new this week, with it’s first major appearance at a UK show at Salute last weekend and some really
28th April 2017
General d’Armee, Advanced Order Now
Great news, with the proof in from the printer we can take a first look at the rules and show you just what a great
24th April 2017
General d’Armee: We Talk to the Game Designer
With only days to go before General d’Armee goes on show at Salute, we at Lard Island News got a chance to talk to the
19th April 2017
See General d’Armee at Salute
As always, Salute promises to be the big event on the UK wargaming calendar and once again we will be present with lots of exciting
12th April 2017
Surprise at Camino Cerrado
“Fetchez la vache!” Sergeante Petain whispered to the man to his rear who, as silently as possible, moved back towards the low ridge. So far
1st February 2017
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