A working party is scheduled for Sat 8th, see notice boards or contact Andrew for details

This years event was hosted by Bakewell Bridge Club on Sunday 25th September 2016

The winners were Roger Mallinson and Andy Wells. Click here for link to results.

The DCBA wish to thank all at Bakewell Bridge Club for being excellent hosts and an excellently run competition.

The Final was played last night and Brian Elliott's team beat Don Smedley's team by 62 imps

The winning team was Brian Elliott, John Sowter, Roger Mallinson & Richard Edwards.

Please click here to open

Click here for Butler report, match analysis by Roger/And to follow shortly!

1st team lost 14-6
Paul Madden (capt) John Squibb
John Griffin Don Smedley
Dave & Mary Marshall
Roman Gembicki Janusz Adamowicz

2nd team drew 10-10
Jim Parker Ron McEwan
Steve Cave (capt) Derek Brookes
Harry Madden Cedric Cockcroft
John & Amanda Sowter

3rd team drew 10-10
Richard Horsley John Shaw
Alastair McCance John Gould
Randy (capt) & Doreen Curzon
Paul Knighton Mike Douglas

Reserves:
Jennifer & Roger Floutier
 

On 21st of September we have the 2016 mixed teams (all play all) event (team of 4 with at least 1 Man and 1 Lady), there is no entry just turn up and play.

Please click here for details

This is a Swiss teams-of-four event held at 7.00pm at Spondon fortnightly throughout the summer, starting on Wednesday, 30th March playing 3 x 8 board matches per session. Teams which cannot play every time are given an average score to carry forward (max 3 off, then zero thereafter). Teams joining the event late during the summer will start with an average score. Prizes are awarded on final finishing positions and to the highest scoring teams on the night. Scoring is by IMP's converted to Victory Points (EBU scale). Because of the competition format, teams will find themselves in matches against teams close to them, therefore, this event is suitable for teams of all standards and it is possible for any team to win on the night.
Do not worry if you have not been playing long, this competition is one that all can enjoy. The DCBA contact for this event is Derek Turner email derekhome@hotmail.co.uk mobile 07851262493. Throughout the event please let Derek know if your team cannot play in a session.  Remember you can enter this event at any time throughout or even just play once, all are welcome.

                            Green Pointed Swiss Weekend                                       

Swiss Pairs – 1 pm Saturday                                             Swiss Teams – 1 pm Sun
7 x7 board Matches                                                           7x7 Board Matches
1:00 pm Session      4x7 Boards                                        1:00 pm Session 1      4x7 Board
4.30pm (approx)     Tea – see below                                 5:00 pm (approx)      Tea – see below
5:15 pm Session 2    3x7 Boards                                        5:45 pm Session 2      3x7 Boards
8:00 pm (approx)     Results and  Presentation of Prizes   9:00 pm (approx) Results and   Presentation of Prizes     
Both Days: Green Point Awards and Prizes to EBU Scales (1/4 point per match won or drawn plus ranking awards)

These will be directly credited and EBU numbers must be supplied with entry form.

Free on site car parking (now extended) 4 ½ miles from J25 M1  Map available  – Facilities for disabled.
Light refreshments from 12 noon.  Various salads, sandwiches and cakes available during the tea interval (order on the day).
Click Here for entry form

This years final of the Vic Morris Plate took place last Tuesday between Malcolm Young (Alan Kenny, Jeff Calladine and Richard Horsley) and David Briggs (Jim Tomlinson, Chris Rogers, and Richard Hodgkins).  Despite several swingy boards, Malcolm's team emerged the victors by just 630 aggregate points.  This was even more remarkable as David's team were fined 600 for late arrival.

Click here for link to EBU web page, note Derbyshires Barrie Witcomb & Pamela Selden were third with 58.59%

NCBA Green Point Results - DCBA team take the Notts silverware!
Click here for winners photo
Click here for link to results (Sat Pairs)
Click here for link to results (Sun Teams)

At the Spondon Event we had joint winners Jenny Roe & Sue Rhead; Linda Pritchard & Sue Wright

Click on link for overall winner http://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwoj/bw.cgi?pid=display_rank&msec=1&event=20160703_2&wd=1&club=warwickshire

Team that played against Manchester on 3rd July was:

Randy/Doreen Curzon,  Mo Logan/Malcolm Young, Alistair McCance/John Gould, Mike Douglas/Paul Knighton, Steve Lemmings/Natasha Romaine,Chris Challinor/Clive Case

The result was a 15-5 win to Derbyshire by 32 imps

Derbyshire started well and at close of play on 1st day were =4th Just 5vp below 2nd, however, the 2nd day did not go well and we finished 6th. Click here for link to results.

Click here to open

This event is taking place at 3 venues simultaneously with an EBU trophy for the overall wnners.

Open to all bridge players (from EBU affiliated, and non-EBU affiliated clubs) with less than 5 years bridge playing experience.  (EBU members should have no more than 5000 master points.)

Entry fee will be £10 per player to include afternoon tea and a printed commentary on the hands played.  There will also be local prizes, and Masterpoints. Closing date for entries 24^th June 2016.

You can enter by adding your names to the entry sheet on the notice board at Spondon or click here for an entry form.

The result of the 1st Friendly on Sunday 22nd May at Sheffield Bridge Club was an 18-2 win for Derbyshire (+64 imps)

Jim Parker (capt) Maggie Beale, Geoff Alderman Derek Turner, Steve Lemmings Natasha Romaine, Malcolm Young Jeff Calladine,

Mike Douglas Paul Knighton, Clive Chase and Chris Challinor

Anyone interested in playing in the remaing friendlies should approach Andy Wells, Alan Kenny, John Griffin or David Marshal or email Andy at andywells140@gmail.com 

All members are invited to the DCBA EGM which is being held at Spondon @ 18:15 on 25th of May 2016.
This EGM has been called due to a quorum not being achieved at the recent AGM. Meeting will start once a quorum is achieved and is scheduled before the Summer Swiss Teams Event scheduled on that evening.

At the recent AGM the members agreed that we should amend clause 7 of our constitution. The vote to accept or decline this amendment will be held at the EGM on 25th May 2016.

The new proposed amendment for clause 7 is that highlighted in yellow:

7) GENERAL MEETINGS Each affiliated Club Secretary will be notified of the time and place of a General Meeting by written communication which may be posted, emailed or delivered by hand. Notice of fourteen days is required for a General Meeting. Clubs have the responsibility to inform their members. No other notification of members by the DCBA is required. All individuals in attendance who are members may vote at a General Meeting. The quorum for a General Meeting shall be 15. If there are insufficient members at the meeting to form a quorum, then the meeting may proceed except that any vote for an Officer where there is more than 1 candidate for that office must be delayed until an EGM is held in not less than 2 weeks and not more than 4 weeks after the AGM.
At the AGM further amendments were proposed:
In the event of only one applicant for officer positions that we should not need to call an EGM for the election.
Also
In the event of an EGM being called the number of attendees shall be a quorum.
These additional changes will be put to the members for acceptance at the EGM

This is a knockout pivot teams-of-four competition (in which each player must play 9 boards with each other player of his team in turn during the course of a 27-board match). Scoring is by aggregate points. All rounds in both events are handicapped (National Grading used, details supplied by Competitions Secretary prior to match). Teams defeated in the first round of the competition play in the Vic Morris Plate, which starts at round 2 of the Vic Morris Cup. Each member of each team carries a handicap, the aggregate of which becomes the team hadicap. Matches for rounds 1 & 2 of the Cup and the 1st round of the Plate, will be played at Spondon at 7.00pm on Wednesdays as prescribed in the calendar. Result is decided by Aggregate scoring. 
Entry form available via side tab

The final match for the 2015/6 season was away at Gloucs on 3rd April

As per Meatloaf song two out of three ain't bad, with the 1st team winning 14-6, 2nd team losing 8-12 and 3rd team winning 16-4.

Report and analysis of the match is available via County match side tab at side or follow this link to Glouscestershire result page http://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwoj/bw.cgi?pid=display_rank&msec=1&event=20160403_2&wd=1&club=gloucestershire

Final league table placings are also available via County Match side tab (highest placed Derbyshire team was the 3rd team finishing a mid table =4th)

The next match is against Worcs on 21st Feb at home (2.30 start)

The teams selected are:

1st team Andy Wells(c)/Roger Mallenson John Griffin/Don Smedley Dave/Mary Marshall Jim Tomlinson/David Briggs - 1st team won 15-5

2nd team Steve Cave(c)/Derek Brookes Alan Kenny/Jeff Calledine John/Amanda Sowter Cedric Cockcroft/John Squibb - 2nd team won 18-2

3rd team Jim Parker(c)/Maggie Beale Richard Horsley/John Shaw Randy/Doreen Curzon Alastair Mcance/John Gould - 3rd team drew 10-10

Reports available via the county matches tab on LHS

Best Derbyshire pairs were:
Ken Smith & Ron McEwan who finished 3rd, losing once to Don Smedley & John Griffin who finished =4th. Well done!

Please click link for details of each of our affiliated clubs gold, silver and bronze champions. Well done all.

Winners Mike Douglas & Paul Knighton for results see that section

Winners Don Smedley & John Griffin. Results are shown in that section

!st team Lost 8-12; 2nd team won 13-7; 3rd team lost 3-17
Click here for butler report Analysis is available via County match tab

Click here for link to results

Click here for link to results

Our final qualifying event is being held at Spondon on January 13th, If you have played in one of the other qualifying events and haven't qualified, you are still welcome to play in our final qualifier at Spondon (if you finish in any top 1/3 you will be invited to participate in the DCBA County Pairs Final - Main event). Green Points will be awarded in this event.

The Finals will be held at Spondon on Sunday 31st January, There is also a consolation final being held in parallel with the main final, this is open to all and all you need to do is register your intent to play with our competitions secretary Mary Marshall by Monday 25th January. Mary can be reached on 01335 360582. The winners will be awarded the Hazel Whinfrey Plate. Blue Points will be awarded in this event

There are additional prizes in both events for best finishing partnerships, that are elligable to represent Derbyshire in National competitions (i.e, have registered their primaryalliegence as Derbyshire with the EBU).

Note no catering is being provided for the finals day, so please bring along your packed tea's, drinks will be available from the bar.

These competitions have now started. We did not have enough entries to run a seperate newcomers event so the Secretaries Cup will now be presented to the best listed newcomer team playing in the Winter Plate.

The Winter Plate is open for any team to come along and play, so please come and join in.

There were a few last minute changes due to illness

1st team won 15-5
Team John Squibb/Paul Madden; Andy Wells(c)/Roger Mallinson; Steve Cave/Derek Brookes; Don Smedley/John Griffin
2nd team lost 6-14
Team Randy Curzon/Doreen Curzon; Harry Madden/Cedric Cockcroft; Jeff Calledine/Alan Kenny; John Sowter(c)/Amanda Sowter
3rd team won 17-3
Team Richard Horsley/John Shaw; Jim Parker(c)/Ron McEwan; Mike Douglas/Paul Knighton;Liz Hall/David Taylor

Click here for Butler Report

Derbyshire finished a creditable 3rd in their group, missing out by one place to qualify for the final.

Click here for results http://www.ebu.co.uk/documents/results-data/live/TolleD.htm

Please click here http://www.ebu.co.uk/documents/results-data/2015/tollemache-qualifier/TolleDXImp.txt

1st team lost 6-14  

2nd team drew 10-10

3rd team lost 7-13

Match reports are available in the couty matches section

This years final was played on 29th Oct between team Elliott and Parker.
After a close match Jim Parker's team were the winners by  aggregate of 120 points (980 inc handicap).
Jim's teamates in the final were Maggie Beale, Mike Douglas and Paul Knighton (Pete Coxhill also played in an earlier round).
Brian's teamates were, Amanda Sowter, John Sowter and Mike Haytack
 

Click here for report

Click here for report

Butler and match reports available via county match side tab.

1st team lost 9-11; 2nd team lost 1-19 and 3rd team had a winning draw 10-10

Coming up on the 24^th of Oct we have two competitions:

“The Pym Berry Cup” this a pairs competition for those new to bridge.

“The Warnock Trophy” this is a pairs competition for players with an NGS grading of 8 or below. Click here for entry form

Click here to download

Click here to download

Last years Brigden Final was won by team Madden (Paul, John Squibb, Derek Brooks and Steve Cave) they beat Team Wells.
This years Brigden (Round 1) started on September 17th and 14 Teams have entered.
Results (In triples there are 2 winners)

Postponed Matches

Green Pointed Swiss Weekend

26^th and 27^th September 2015

Click here for more details and entry form

Derbyshire played Oxfordshire on 13th Sept 2015
1st team lost 2-18, 2nd team drew 10-10 and the 3rd team lost 2-18 open County Matches side tab to download match scores and match summary.

Click on this article to access the DCBA 2014-15 Members Handbook incorporating our full calendar of events, if you want to save a copy please open up the document in a new window and select the save option.

We are keen to to develop a members section for this website. Once a member you can then visit this new section (via tab on LHS). The code to register as a new member is dcba123, this will enable you to register your email address so that you can access this private section.

Jim Parker (Secretary) 

From Tuesday April 21st and weekly till mid-September, Mary and David Marshall and John Griffin will be running Supervised Play Sessions.

These will consist of two hours of informal duplicate pairs, playing random hands, followed by a discussion session to look at any points that have arisen plus any that are asked.

The sessions start at 7.00pm and will finish by 10.00. These evenings are intended for relatively inexperienced players.The usual table money will be charged. For more details, look at the notice at Spondon or call Mary on 01335 360582 or

 e-mail: msbmarshall@w3z.co.uk

Derbyshires Harry Madden played in the England team that finished 4th in the recent European Championships. They were only 9 VP behind the winners Poland whom they covincingly beat on the 1st day. Well done Harry.
For details on the results please click here.

Smedley Salver for the Summer Swiss Pairs 2015

Holders: John and Amanda Sowter

This competition begins on Wednesday May 20^th.  There is a new format this year, the popular Swiss Pairs!

There are 6 sessions in total (June 3rd, June 17th, July 1st, July 15th, and July 29th).  Play in as many or as few as you wish but your best 4 scores will count towards the trophy.  Prizes each evening and also prizes for final ranking.

The Vic Morris Plate Final was played on 23rd June between John Reavy's team (Mo Logan, Keith Sherwood and Mike Spencer) and David Briggs team (Jim Tomlinson, Chris Rogers, Brian Woodall).Briggs won by just over 1100 aggregate points.Richard Hodgkins was also a member of the winning team.

The DCBA are hosting the Presidents Cup on 27th + 28th June 2015, this is a Northern Counties teams of 8 competition. Click here for link to results

Derbyshires team was:
Don Smedley + John Griffin, Andy Wells + Roger Mallinson, Paul Madden + John Squibb & Mary + David Marshall.

Sue completed her sponsored walk on 20^th June and together with her daughter Fiona raised over £500 for St Giles Hospice.
She has asked me to say thank you to her bridge friends for their support.

Well done Sue & Fiona!

Please be aware as we failed to get a quorum at the DCBA AGM, an EGM is now scheduled for Wednesday 10th June at Spondon (prior to summer Swiss event) commencing at 6:15 pm
 

All members are welcome to attend

It is with sadness we announce the death of Anne McCarthy.  Anne played her bridge at various venues, winning the Beginners Pairs at National Level with Bob Dykes.  She was DCBA membership secretary for 5 years.  Unfortunately she had been ill for sometime.  The funeral will be on Monday 8th June at 11:00am at Markeaton Crematorium in the Round Chapel and then everyone is invited to the Mundy Arms, Ashbourne Road.

Brian Elliot's team (with Ian Hall, Amanda and John Sowter) receiving the Winter Plate

Don Smedley and John Griffin finished a creditable 23rd (in a field that contained 104 of each counties best pairs) in last weekends Corwen Trophy, our other pair (David Briggs and Jim Tomlinson finished 76th). Well done to both pairs. For link to the final results please click here.

One of the winners, David Robinson played in the Glenmorangie team in our recent winter teams of 8 competition.

Click here for Draw & 1st Round Results

Click here for Round 2 Draw & Results

Vic Morris Results Round 1 April 22nd 2015

Young had a bye

This is a knockout pivot teams-of-four competition (in which each player must play 10 boards with each other player of his/her team in turn during the course of a 30-board match). Scoring is by aggregate points. All rounds in the Vic Morris Cup are handicap rounds. Teams defeated in the first round of the competition play in the Vic Morris Plate which is also run on a handicap basis. In both events each member of the team carry's a handicap (based on NGS grades), the aggregate of which is the handicap of the team. Matches for rounds 1 & 2 will be played at Spondon at 7.00pm on Wednesday's 22nd April & 6th May the remainder of the ties are to be played as agreed by the captains of the teams involved. Click here for copy of entry form

You do not have to Register for the Summer Teams but if you want the same team number as last time you can complete the form here

On 8th Feb we played against Notts (away).For the latest status please click on the tab on the left (Midlands Counties)
The teams were:
1st team   John G/Don S, Roman/Janusz, Roger M/Andy W(capt), Dave and Mary M  
Result -  Lost 8 - 12
2nd team  Jim T/David B, Steve C (capt)/Derek B, John and Amanda S, Alan K/Jeff C 
Result - Lost 0 - 20
3rd team   Jim P/Maggie B, Paul K/Mike D, John R(capt)/Mo L, Liz H/David T 
Result - Won 14 - 6
Reserves Richard H /John S + Alastair C/John Gould
Our last match of the season is against Leics on March 29th. Next season's matches start in Sept so we are hoping to arrange the 3 off 3rd team friendlies (Manchester, Sheffield and Mersyside & Cheshire) for May/June/July If you are interested in playing in thse freindlies and not already on the selection committes list please register your interest with Andy (email andy.wells140@yahoo.co.uk)

John Reavy's team overcame the team that had won this event for previous two years (Team Marshall).

The picture on the left is Johns's team (Mo, Keith and Mike receiving their trophy. Well done!

Richard and Roger won the Pairs Championship.

Runners-up were Jim and David.  Jim and David have won it for the last 2 years and are the only pair to have won it twice followed by 2nd place.

Keith and Mike won the Whinfrey Plate.

The runners up were Stan Haywood and Jaqueline Starsmore

Congratulations to all

Forthcoming Events January 2015

We have a busy calendar during January.

Please give your entries to Mary for the County Pairs Weekend by Wednesday January 21st. See below for Form

Scheduled

Jan 4th County match v Staffs

Jan 7th Teams of Eight (6)

Jan 14th National Pairs Qualifying - Just turn up no prior entry required

Jan 21st Teams of Eight (7)

Jan 28th Winter Plate

Jan 31st - Feb 1st County Pairs Championship

Ongoing

Eric White Round 3 matches need to be played by Jan 30th

Brigden Round 3 matches need to be played by Jan 30th

Do you want to complete a TD Course?  Courses start at Spondon, Old School, 24th January 2015 click on header to obtain copy of Spondon courses.

Get your club to sponsor you.  Clubs recieve an extra place when they book. (BOGOF)

For more information Click Here for link to EBU website
 

The next county match is at home on 4th Jan against Staffordshire and Shropshire.

The team selection is as follows:
First team
John S/Paul M, John G/Don S, Dave and Mary M, Andy W/Roger M
2nd team
Jim T/David B, Cedric C/Malcolm C, Jeff  C/Alan K, Steve C/Derek B
3rd team
Malcolm Y/Derek G, John and Amanda S, Geoff A/Derek T, Richard H/John S
Reserves
John R/Mo L, Liz H/David T

There are two more matches this season, Notts away 8th Feb, Leics away 29th March. If you want to look at the league position then click on this article and the current competition standings page will open in a new window. Unfortunately the DCBA are not doing that well this season especially in the Porter and Markham.
The first two dates for the new season are 10th May and June 28th before the summer break.
Merry Christmas all from County selectors AW, JG & AK

Tickets are on sale for our annual Christmas Party.

Please see Mary Marshall, Anne Townsend, Miranda Vinecombe or Liz Hall for tickets (price £11 each)

Tickets are also available from the bar!

The next Midland County League is on October 12th at home to Warwick and we have a 3rd team friendly match against Sheffield (at Sheffield) on 19th October (36 boards with tea provided at half time). 

Team to play Warwickshire on 12th Oct @ Spondon is:

            1st           Alex/Peter (capt)  Don/John   John/Paul  Dave/Mary Result lost 7-13

There are eight County Matches (1st, 2nd and 3rd teams) each season and three friendly matches against Merseyside, Manchester and Sheffield. If there are any players/pairs who would like to be considered for any of these events (who are not currently known to the selectors) please contact any one of the selectors (Andy Wells, John Griffin, Alan Kenney) or e-mail andy.wells140@yahoo.co.uk 
Oxford took all of the honors in the weekends county match:

1st team lost 7-13
2nd team lost 4-16
3rd team lost 4-16

The next Midland County League is on October 12th at home to Warwick and we have a 3rd team friendly match against Sheffield (at Sheffield) on 19th October (36 boards with tea provided at half time). 

Results of recent swiss teams event

Results of recent swiss pairs event

Paul Madden, Harry Madden, Steve Cave & Jim Mason with the India Cup that their team won on Sept 10th 2014

Its not too late to enter the Derbyshire September Green Point event, contact Amanda Sowter to enter a team or pair (click on header and the event documentation with contact details will open in a new window).

Updated 17th Sept 2014
 

4 pairs represented Derbysire in the Midlands leagues Edgar Foster Cup, finishing 13th, 16th,19th & 22nd. Click on header to open link.to results.

EMBC will welcome you to a game of bridge on every Monday including Bank Holidays. You choose whether you join the normal club night or the NEW IMPROVERS group.   Which ever you choose you wil be welcome.

Be there at 6:50 for 7:00 pm Start.   Computer scoring and pre-dealt boards all you need for a good night's bridge.
click here for EMBC website

As a new initiative the DCBA decided to offer it's Atkins Cup event for affiliated clubs to host.

Chesterfield Bridge Club volunteered and were selected to host this years competition. It was a well attended and enjoyable event so thank you Chesterfield.

Clear winners were John & Amanda Sowter, well done!

Please click on the result tab if you want to see the final result.

Finally a big thank you to our events organiser Derek Turner who attended to help ensure that the event ran smoothly.
Jim Parker DCBA Secretary

Come and join the DCBA's Stratified Pairs.

The Don Smedley Stratified Pairs is our 1st try at this unique competition where the field is broken into a number of groups.  In our case this is likely to be 3.

We have already played 1 session but that does not mean you cannot be a winner.  Each week the highest score in each group will win a cash prize and each group will be awarded Master Points.

It is an opportunity where the less experienced plays can compete against their peer group whilst learning what it is like to play against experienced players.

The experienced players learn how to compete against less experienced players and everyone's bridge experience improves.

Whether you are experienced, a beginner or an intermediate come and join in and make this a successful competition.

Derbyshire players performed well in the recent inter-county Edgar Foster Cups event:

David & Liz were 2nd and Randy & Doreen were 4th in the pairs.

The derbyshire team were 2nd overal to Worcestershire.

For Details, click the heading.

After many months of delay the Vic Morris Cup Final was played yesterday at Spondon, between Richard Edwards' team (Pym Berry, David and Mary Marshall) and David Briggs' team (Jim Tomlinson, Chris Rogers and Richard Hodgkins).

 Team Edwards emerged winners, after a tight match, with the margin of 1380 aggregate points. This is the second year running that this team have won the cup.

The Pym Berry Trophy was won by Janina Malinowski and Brian Abthorpe, closely followed by John and Eileen Jordan. Tricia Alderman and Mary Cater finished third.  You can see how you did in each session ny looking at the results section on this page, but the full overall result has to be recalculated using individual match points not percentages so cannot appear in the results section. It will appear here as an add on shortly. Clicking on this item should give it.

Well done to everyone involved and especial thanks to Pym who presented the trophy to the winners.

PS Apologies to Rosemary and Ian, who were placed 11th in my chart but actually scored 203.5, which puts them up to 7th.

The county Pairs Champions are Jim Tomlinson & David Briggs  for the second year in a row.

They won on a split tie from Paul Madden & John Squibb.

The Plate was won by John Squires & Wendy Watson.

Photos coming shortly.

Derbyshire team results when away to Oxforshire on 13th September, 2013 were as follows:

1st Team won 12-8

2nd Team lost 2-18

3rd Team loast 2-18

Full details and Analysis will be on Ron's Site, County Matches, shortly

• On Sunday, 10th November Derbyshire were away to Warwickshire.
• The 1st team lost 2-18
• the 2nd team lost 1-19
• the 3rd team won 17-3 (under liz's Superb captaincy)
• Details will be posted on Ron's Old Site later in the week

Derbyshire finished above average in Group D of the Tollemache national teams of eight championship at the week-end, but failed to qualify for the finals.

Click the heading for position details.

Roger and Andy were the best of our pairs.

For butler scores, click here:

http://www.ebu.co.uk/documents/results-data/2013/tollemache/GroupDX.txt

Congratulations to the winners on the night Mary & David Marshall  Andy Wells & Cedric Cockcroft with 41 imps

2nd were Janusz Adamowicz & Roman Gembicki   Paul Madden & John Squibb

Click here for Overall Positions

Congratulations to Graham Jepsons team on winning the Sunday GP Teams

For full details:

click here

Congratulations to Roman Gembicki & Janusz Adamowitz on winning Saturday's Green Point Pairs Championship.

For full details: click here

Derbyshire were away to Worcestershire on Sunday, !5th September, 2013.

The 1st team lost 9-11, the 2nd team won 11-9 & the 3rd team lost 9-11

Go to useful links, Rons site, County Matches for details

For overall Midlands League positions go to http://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwoj/display.cgi?pid=display_page6&club=worcestershire&sessid=

Bridge lessons for improvers and complete beginners will recommence on Monday September 2nd at 7.00 p.m. If you want further information or have friends who might want it, either e mail or phone 01335 360582.

e mail: mary@dcmarshall.freeserve.co.uk

The new 3 Counties Swiss competition was won by the Notts team, Gambit with Notts Alderclarke second. The best placed Derbyshire teams were third equal: British Rail A and Derby B.

Congratulations to the Winners 

with a score of 57 David Briggs & Jim Tomlinson James Parker & Maggie Beale

Second with 23 were Dave Robinson & Ron McEwan John Sowter & Brian Elliott

The photographer has agreed to have lessons in framing from Jim Parker.

Congratulations to the Winners on the night

with a score of 53 Andrew Billson & Steve Fieldhouse Miranda Vinecombe & Ray Jolland

Second with 52 were Dove & Dianna Fletcher  John & Linda Boadle

and Joint Third were Mike Clayton & Amanda Sowter  Judy Lomas & David Wright

 & Don Smedley & John Griffin Richard Edwards & Robert Ross with 48

Overall Don Smedleys team continue to lead (448), followed by  Trevor Pilkington's and Malcom Caporn's (377)

On 1st September,Debyshire overcame Manchester Bridge Club in a 3rd team Friendly.

The winning team stands proud :->>

Congratulations to Roger & Jennifer Floutier, Don Smedley and John Griffin on winning the Vic Morris Plate.

Touch the Vic Morris 2013 button on the left for details.

Congratulations to the Winners

Alan & Pat Smith

Pat and Alan won the last round with 59.38% making them the overall winners with an average of 59.68%

for Summary Click here

Winners of this year's Summer Swiss event for  the British Rail Trophy were:

Robert Ross, John Griffin, Richard Edwards & Don Smedley

DCBA President, Judy Loamas presents the Trophy to the winning team.

Congratulations to the Winners on the night

John Griffin & Don Smedley

Second were Jim Parker & Adrian Pilling

  for Summary Click here

Congratulations to the Winners on the night

with a score of 55 Don Smedley & John Griffin Richard Edwards & Robert Ross

Second with 53 were Ian Roxburgh & Timothy Hallam Janson Leung & Alastair McCance

and Joint Third were David Taylor & Liz Hall Graham Jackson & Clive Warbrick

 & Trevor Pilkington & Malcolm Young Keith Sherwood & Mike Spencer with 48

Overall Don Smedleys team continue to lead (400), followed by  Mary Marshall's and  Andy Well's (344)

Congratulations to the Winners on the night

with the good score of 53 Arnold & Sandra Chandler  Mike Douglas & Paul Knighton

Second with 41 were Andrew Billson & Steve Fieldhouse Ray Jolland & Miranda Vinecombe

and joint Third were Roger & Jennifer Floutier Margaret Watson & Pat Hobson

 & Pat Smith & Adrian Pilling  Ian Blake & Jogindra Bakshi with 39

Overall Don Smedleys team continue to lead (345), followed by  Mary Marshall's (323) and 3rd Roger Mallison's (315)

Congratulations to the Winners on the night

Alan & Pat Smith

Second were Judy Lomas & David Wright

  for Summary Click here

Once I had unravelled the Ladies from the Mens results the actual results are different to those announced on the night.

Congratulations to

Ladies 1^st with 58.33% was Judy Lomas & Amanda Sowter with Mary Marshall & Sheena Haytack 2^nd with 57.14%

Mens 1^st with 59.09% was Paul Madden & Steve Cave with John Sowter & Mick Haytack 2^nd with 58.18%

Sorry to the pairs I disappointed

• The Midlands Flitch 2013 has been won by John and Amanda Sowter.
• John and Amanda Also won The East Midlands Plate with the best overall score.
• Runners up in the plate were Dorothy Smith & 'Baron' Baranowski
• More photos coming soon
• Well done Adrian Pilling & Ken Smith for the smooth running of the event.
• And also well done Tony and his team of caterers for a superb half-time 2 course meal.
• Full details via the Results button.

Congratulations to the Winners on the night Peter & Sheila Kelly Malcolm Caporn & Andy Wells with 45

Second with 42 were Don Smedley & John Griffin Richard Edwards & Dave Robinson

and joint Third were Ian Blake & Adrian Pilling  Alan & Pat Smith

 & Arnold & Sandra Chandler  Mike Douglas & Paul Knighton

Overall Don Smedleys Team have taken the lead closely followed by Mary Marshall's and Roger Mallison's

Well done the Winners on the night with 47 were Alan & Pat Smith Ian Blake & Jogindra Bakshi with David Taylors Team on 45 and John Goulds third

It's still close at the top of the Ranks with Roger Mallinson & Ron McEwan Ian Hall & Brian Elliott top with 273, Don Smedley's team 270 and Mary Marshalls team with 263

For Full Ranks Listing see Menu on the Left - Competitions

On a difficult Night 1st were Roger Mallinson, Ron McEwan, Ian Hall and Brian Elliott with 53, 2nd were Andrew Bilson's team with 49 and 3rd were.Anne McLean's with 43

For the full list click here

Overall Roger Mallisons team has take the lead with Mary Marshall's team and Don Smedley's Team close behind.

For full results see Competition Menu on the left

Director, Adrian, has had to cope with a multiplicity of new requirements imposed by the EBU.

He and his team are to be congratulated on the excellent wasy they have coome to terms with the new challenges.

Perhaps those who have been sniping at them might consider the vast amount of effort being put in and offer to help rather than criticise.

On Sunday, 23rd JUN3, 2013 Derbyshire won their 'friendly' match against Merseyside & Cheshire by 100 IMPS.

For details got to County Matches on  Ron's Old Site

by clicking here

On 22/23 June, 2013, Derbyshire performed well in the Pachabo Cup, finishing 5th out of 29 Counties, only a few VPs behind the winners, Cambridgeshire/Huntingdonshire .

Our team consited of last season's Eric White Cup Holders: Don Smedley, John Griffin, Alex Hogg, Peter Kelly, Richard Edwards and Bob Ross

They each earned a massive 6.24 Green Points, Taking Alex Hogg into the ranks of Super Grandmasters!

For details,Click here

Home to Lincolnshire on 9th June , 2013, Derbyshire teams had mixed fortunes in the 2nd match of the new season.

1st team lost7-13

2nd team won 20-0

3rd team won 16-4

• Go to Ron's site for all the scores
• For Midlands League Positionsclick here

At the AGM on 20th June the following officers were elected.

The secretary will be publishing the new handbook shortly with all the relevant emails and phone numbers.

President - Judy Lomas

Chairman - Arnold Chandler

Vice-Chairman - Jim Parker

Secretary - Mick Gavigan

Treasurer - John Sowter

County TD - Richard Edwards

Events Organiser - Adrian Pilling

Tournament Secretary - Mary Marshall

MP Secretary - Liz Hall

Membership Secretary - Pat Smith

Webmaster - Ron McEwan

Auditor - Malcolm Young

County Clubs Representaive - Mick Gavigan

Please refer to the 2012-1013 handbook for contact details in the short term

• There will be three 3-counties events between Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire this Autumn.
• The format will be Swiss Teams of Four.
• Each DCBA Club may enter as many teams of four as they wish
• Please contact Mary Marshall if your club would like to play.
• All events are on the following Thursdays, starting at 7:15 p.m.
• July18th
• August 15th
• September 12th
• email: mary@dcmarshall.freeserve.co.uk
•  

The winners on the Night were John Griffin & Don Smedley Richard Edwards & Robert Ross With 48 VP.

2nd was Roger Mallinson & Ron McEwan  John Sowter & Brian Elliott  with 43 and

3rd with 40 June Lippitt & Dorothy Smith  Steve Lemmings & Margaret Pacey

Overall Mary Marshall team are winning but the top three on now closer together. See Ranking

Home to Leicestershire on 12 May, 2013, Derbyshire teams had mixed fortunes in the 1st match of the new season.

1st teamwon 14-6

2nd team won 18-2

3rd team lost 7-13

• WGo to Ron's site for all the scores
• For Midlands League Positionsclick here

Congratulations to Team 22 Geoff Alderman, Derek Turner, Chris Rogers, Richard Hodgkins Top on the night with 50 VPs

Overall Team 11 Mary Marshall, David Marshall, Steve Cave, Pym Berry are Top with 84 VPs and Team 9 Wilson Howden, Derek Robinson, Richard Horsley, Jeff Calladine are Second with 80 VPs

There is a problem with uploading the results to the Bridgewebs site below are some files which will give you information on Session

Click Here for Ranks, Click Here for Travllers, Click Here for Match Scores

Click Here for Cumulative in Rank order, Click Here for Overall Summary

I have left the Bridgewebs result showing.  If you are interested please have a look.  If you have any observations about the anomalies please e-mail me at adrian@aapilling.plus.com

• The much postponed Derbyshire v Staffordshire match was played on Sunday, 14th April./li>
• The 1st team won 20-0, winning the Midlands League 1st Division Dawes Trophy.
• The 2nd team won 17-3, finishing runners up in he 2nd Division Porter Cup.
• The 3rd team didn't play, finishing in the middle of the 3rd Dvision.
• Full details can be found via Ron's Site, County Matches button

• Congratulations to Beth Wilson's team for winning the 1st Round of the Summer Swithss with 49 VPs.
• Congratulations also to Adrian, Mick and Anne for running a very smooth event using duplimated boards and bridgemates for the first time.
• And of course congratulations to our Australian International, Barbara,  for keeping Howard on  a tight rain.
• For details, follow the Results button.

• The Atkins Cup has been convincingly won by Judy Lomas and David Wright
• Click on Results for the details.

• The 2012/2013 Eric White Cup has been won by the usual suspects Peter Kelly, Alex Hogg, Don Smedley, John Griffin, Richard Edwards and Bob Ross
• just ahead of Brian Elliott, John Sowter, Ron McEwan, & Roger Mallinson
• There is one outstanding match to play, but its result will have no effect on the final positions
• Click here for details

Please note that the DCBA AGM has been postponed until 20th June, 2013 This is to allow our President, Mick Gavigan to convene a small sub-committee of club members to tighten up clauses in the  new DCBA Constitution to be presented for adoption at the AGM If you would like to help, please contact Mick(07970103217) or Ron (01773 778118)

Congratulations to the Winners of the Solhull Regional Final of the National Pairs:

Jim Tomlinson & David Briggs

Click here for full results

At the 42nd Canberra Summer Festival of Bridge, Howard Melbourne partnering Ishmael Del'Monte were:

1st in the National Open Swiss Pairs

2nd in the South West Pacific Teams

1st in the National Open Teams

click here for Photo and details

•  Round 4 Brigden Cup matches were played on 5th and 6th March.
• To view the details: Click Here

Click here to see the Index

County Pairs Champions are David Briggs & Jim Tomlinson, 2nd Cedric Cockcroft & Zbignew Baronovski and 3rd Amanda & John Sowter.  Session 1 Session 2 Result

Hazel Winfrey Plate 1st Mike Spencer & Keith Sherwood, 2nd Miranda Vinecombe & Trevor Pilkington, 3rd Maggie Beale & Jim Parker.  Session 1  Session 2 Result

Qualifier Session 1 Session 2 Result