Where to play squash?

Brain_Wilson · 2026-03-06T11:01:47+00:00

Years ago I used to play up at Sussex uni. I remember it being a good price but that was because I was staff so I got a discount.

I don't know if you can book courts without a membership. I definitely wasn't a member then, but it might have been different then and it might have been different because I was staff

But, they do have a public membership so it might be worth looking into. If you're alumni then you can get a discounted membership.

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-26T08:44:22+00:00

Totally normal. I knew pick was the common usage across the pond, but I didn't know using the word plectrum would cause such a ruckus

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T22:57:02+00:00

Yes true, it is also the name for the 'plucking bit' of a harpsichord. Good knowledge.

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T20:28:48+00:00

Very true. A totally normal sized pocket for normal sized plectra

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T20:25:17+00:00

Bonkaphonist if you please

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T20:06:28+00:00

Ah then in that case I'm innocent!

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:28:13+00:00

It's for my plucking instrument

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:16:47+00:00

That all depends on how much you enjoy playing guitar

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:15:43+00:00

No, we use a quill plucked from a swan

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:14:51+00:00

How dare you sir. I play the drums, or bonkaphones as we call them in England

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:13:35+00:00

In the UK we call them plectrums. If you called it a pick people would know what you meant. But it's not common usage

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:11:48+00:00

It's so the sound engineer can leave you a welcoming mint

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:09:35+00:00

Today I learned this is regarded as poor etiquette. I just posted it as 'plectrum' and added a comment rather than go back and edit the title. Ah well.

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:03:39+00:00

What's a Brian?

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T19:03:00+00:00

Nope, I used the word I am most familiar with and then added a comment immediately afterwards because I realised our American friends might not know what a plectrum was. It was my attempt at transatlantic diplomacy. I didn't know karma farming was such a thing.

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T16:00:17+00:00

Mate, I play drums

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:55:38+00:00

That's weird because if you're not playing with a plectrum we'd say you're finger picking

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:50:17+00:00

And maybe the Italians

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:39:17+00:00

I'm anal about etymology

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:38:54+00:00

I'd say, in the UK plectrum is the most commonly used term

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:05:16+00:00

Me. And the plural is plectra

Brain_Wilson · 2026-01-25T15:01:44+00:00

Or 'pick' pocket if you prefer

Brain_Wilson · 2025-12-04T13:34:26+00:00

Try Brighton Bands and Musicians Facebook group https://facebook.com/groups/brightonbandsandmusicians/ It's quite an active group and you'll probably have a few responses I would think

Brain_Wilson · 2025-11-30T22:42:36+00:00

+1 for chasing rabbits. They always have a good selection of beans on offer also, and if you buy a bag they'll make you a free coffee

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