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Classes week commencing Monday 14th May 2012

Monday 1.45pm: Duplicate Play Session (Murch Room this week).

Monday 7.00pm: Improvers Three - Redouble: Supporting partner after opponents double. 

Wednesday 2.00pm: Beginners Three - Acol Strong Two Bids

Wednesday 7.00pm: Teams game (if we have full tables) - practice imps scoring


Bridge and Games Duplicate Play - Monday afternoons
Bridge and Games Duplicate Play - Monday afternoons

On Monday afternoons we are speeding up the rate of play (with the help of a timer).  Starting Monday 30th April all Improvers are welcome to come along and practice their new conventions and playing skills, and  Master Points will be awarded.  We will play a minimum of 21 boards.  There is another opportunity to play at a more gentle pace on Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm.

Tournament Focus
Tournament Focus

Click here to read the winter issue of the EBU Tournament Focus, written especially for tournament players.

Summer reception and Teams Game 27th July 2012
Summer reception and Teams Game 27th July 2012

We have offered to host the visiting bridge players from Aix-en-Provence on Friday 27th July at 2.00pm and this will also be our end of year party for all students.  There will be two sections; one 'open' section and one 'gentle' section for our first year students.  We are planning this to be a teams game.

Summer workshops:  we will hold workshops and practice play sessions during the two weeks prior to Brighton.  (Details to follow).
w/c 30/07/12
w/c 06/08/12
(w/c 13/08/12 we will be at Brighton for the Really Easy Congress).

BRIDGE IS FUN - COME AND JOIN US
BRIDGE IS FUN - COME AND JOIN US

Friendly, enthusiastic and enjoyable bridge classes with Christine. Lessons are available for all abilities.  Christine is a keen club player, a county director and a qualified EBUTA teacher. All teaching is to EBU recommended materials.

For more details please call Christine on 01761 451327, or mob 07989 440238, or send an e-mail to christine.macf@btinternet.com.

Online edition of The Ruffian
Online edition of The Ruffian

Here is the latest copy of the EBU newsletter for students.


Recent Updates
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Really Easy Summer Congress 2012
Details of the Really Easy Summer Congress in Brighton are now available; click here for more information.  Mark you calendars for August 13th-15th (Novices and Students) / 14th-16th (Next Step) and two days of bridge and beach.  Book your hotel now; Call Hilton Metropole Hotel, Tel 08705 909090 and quote AENGA; weekday single occupancy is £67.63 B&B; double occupancy is £135.28 B&B (prices incl. VAT).
Two new Beginners Classes starting October 2012
Two new Beginners Classes starting October 2012

We are planning to start two new beginners' classes in October 2012; Monday evenings and Wednesday (note change of day) afternoons.   If you are interested in receiving details of these classes please send an e-mail to register your interest.  Registration forms will be sent out during the summer months.  

Dates for Summer Term
Dates for Summer Term

The summer term will run from Monday 30th April to Wednesday 27th June and our Summer party/ teams game will be on Friday 27th July.  Due to Bank holidays and exams, there are several interruptions to our normal schedule this term.  Please check the dates given in the menu bar above to see how your class/ play session is affected.  Also, please note there will be no Tuesday afternoon class during the summer term.  If you would like to attend any classes on an ad-hoc basis during the summer term, please call Christine on 01761 451327 to discuss further.

May/June Timetable 2012

 Time

 Mon

Tues

Weds

 Afternoon

1.45 - 5.00pm
Bridge & Games
duplicate session 

No Tuesday classes this term 2.00 - 4.30pm
Beginners Three
 Evening

7.00 - 9.30pm
Improvers Three

  7.00 - 10.00pm
Bridge & Games
Gentle duplicate

If you would like to enquire about any of our classes please call Christine on 01761 451327 or e-mail christine.macf@btinternet.com.  Our classes follow the English Bridge Union 'Bridge for All' programme, which has proven to be very popular with our students.  There is no need to bring a partner for these classes or play sessions.

Year 2+ Sims Pairs Results

Our brave students have played their best in the Student Sims Pairs and the current status is:  in 7th place overall - Mary Simpson and Mary Clements; in 14th place overall - Frances Hardman and John Travers.  Many more students are close behind.  Click on the link and select EBU students results, session code 5468.

Cruising Dates

Here is a list of the cruises we will be teaching on over the coming months.  We hope to see you on board.

P&O Ventura: N216 - Central Mediterranean 3rd July to 20th July 2012
P&O Azura: A220 - Central Mediterranean 17th Aug to 2nd Sept 2012

Click for the latest results
CLASSES HELD IN QUEEN SQUARE - BATH
CLASSES HELD IN QUEEN SQUARE - BATH

Classes are held at BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath and include a break for refreshments.  Click here for photos of our students working hard at playing bridge.

Learn with No Fear Bridge
Learn with No Fear Bridge
Practice your new found skills by logging onto No Fear Bridge; our students are entitled to a free trial.  If you enjoy this website please ask Christine for details of the special discount code.
Bridge Events Coming Up
Bridge Events Coming Up

The Mid Wales Congress will be held in Llandrindod Wells on 14th and 15th July.  Follow the congress link on www.mwba.org.uk

The EBU Really Easy Summer Congress at Brighton will be held 13th to 15th August for students and novices; 14th to 16th August for Next Step.

Paignton Weekend Away
Paignton Weekend Away

Our Autumn weekend away in Paignton at the Redcliffe Hotel was a great success.  We had congenial company, fabulous food, wonderful weather and bucketfuls of Bridge.  The bridge room had a fabulous view overlooking Torbay from Torquay to Brixham.  We have now booked to return the same weekend next year and hope to see you all there.

Play Bridge Online
Play Bridge Online
If you wish to play online, with either a computer or a REAL person, click the link here and start playing!
Results
Wed 16th May 2012
Wed Bridge and Games 16.05.12
Director: Christine MacFarlane
Mon 14th May 2012
Monday Teams 14.05.12
Director: Christine MacFarlane
Thu 10th May 2012
Thursday Bridge and Games 10.05.12
Director: Christine MacFarlane
Wed 9th May 2012
Wed Bridge and Games 09.05.12
Director: Christine MacFarlane
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