Stannington Bridge Club
Formerly Cramlington & Newcastle Clubs
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Bulletin - Improve Your Bridge

Increased bookings at Stannington Village Hall means that we cannot currently offer bridge lessons there. However, if you've got some bridge experience and want to play and learn the game more, please note our 'gentle' bridge session on a Thursday from 10.30 to 12.30 might be ideal. This is designed to support players move from lessons into competitions as well as for members to have a shorter, enjoyable game.

We have also started a Hand of the Week feature aimed at those wanting to improve their bridge game.

Welcome to Stannington Bridge Club

STANNINGTON BC NEWS

On Friday 17th May at the usual time of 7.00 pm we will be holding an expert talk on Defensive Signals. Multi-title winning GB and Scottish International player Liz McGowan will be giving the talk and hopefully answering a few questions on her bridge career. Notes of the tips from the talk will be provided and, after a refreshment break for cheese and wine or tea/coffee and biscuits, we will play a few hands of bridge. Attendance will be solely available through buying a ticket in advance at a cost of £10. Tickets are available from Anne Bell on 01670 366492 or anbel36@btinternet.com.

On Friday 22nd March Mike and Norman were first with Marion and Don second, despite making three slams, followed by Catherine and Desmond in third place.

On Friday 12th April we will hold our first Spring Handicap.

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WELCOME

Stannington Bridge Club was launched on 1st August 2023 and is a merger of two bridge clubs - Newcastle, formed 1935 and Cramlington, formed 1992.

 

We meet at Stannington Village Hall on Fridays at 7.00 p.m. - please enter in advance using the form to the right and be seated by 6.50 so that the movement can be set.

We have a 'gentle' session at the hall from 10.30 to 12.30 on Thursdays with hosts available for those without a partner and play online on BBO on Wednesdays at 7.00 - please logon by 6.45.

 

If you require a partner please contact Colin Mitchell on 01670 827598 or by email colin.mitchell01@btinternet.com.

 

Friday table money is £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors. On Thursdays it is £2 and £3 to reflect the shorter session. The BBO charge is $3.

Visitors are very welcome.

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NEBA AND OTHER BRIDGE NEWS

NEBA's Kempson Vases for Teams of Four will be held at Stannington on Saturday 20th April. Please enter direct through the NEBA website by clicking this link Kempson Vases Link to support this event.

NEBA is asking for players with an NGS of 10 and above to contact Marion Curran if you would like to represent the region in the Inter County Teams of 8 league this year. All the matches will be played on RealBridge starting about 10.30 on the following Saturdays - 13th July, 17th August, 14th September and 19th October. You can express interest in playing on one or all four of these dates. NEBA hopes to enter a second team this year which will mean the region will have a team in the second and third division. If you are interested, please speak to Marion at the club or contact her marion.curran6@gmail.com. 

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BRIDGE PLAYING GUIDANCE

Please register your intention to participate in advance FOR THE FRIDAY SESSION ONLY by using the form below or by contacting the secretary.

We provide free refreshments and welcome visitors and players of all abilities to our friendly club.

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Results
Stannington BBO Pairs
Director: Hristo
Scorer: Hristo Toshev
Club Evening
Director: David Gold
Scorer: Mike Lynch
Gentle Bridge
Director: Dave Armstrong
Scorer: Jill Armstrong
Calendar
28th Mar 2024
Gentle Bridge
Stannington VH 10.30
Director: D Armstrong
Scorer: D Armstrong
29th Mar 2024
NO BRIDGE GOOD FRIDAY
Director: Sheila Brown
3rd Apr 2024
Stannington BBO Pairs
Online BBO 7.00
Director: Hristo
Scorer: H Toshev