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New Social Duplicate Session - every Wednesday Afternoon

Allendale Bridge Club have started a new Social Duplicate session every Wednesday at the picturesque Broadstone Golf Club @ 1:15pm for a 1:30pm start. 

This session is suitable for any new player or improver. The first session you play is Free. You can come as a single, you will always be found a partner.

More details available on the Allendale web site - click here.

Last updated : 1st Mar 2024 19:47 GMT
Learn Bridge with Joanne Norman
Learn Bridge with Joanne Norman
Last updated : 23rd Oct 2023 13:47 BST
Bridport Bridge Club bring new players into the game

Following the success of the last two years, Bridport Bridge Club will again be running a new course of beginner lessons from October.

Most of the previous participants of the courses run by Barbara and Martin Angold now play at the club’s Friday ‘relaxed’ bridge sessions or other events arranged by the club.

The course takes place at Bradpole Village Hall starting on Monday October 30th, 2-4.30pm, with a free introductory session taking place on Monday 23rd October. Classes are aimed at anyone interested in learning how to play duplicate bridge and also ‘rusty’ players who have not played for a while and would like to get back on track with their bridge.

For more information, please contact Martin on 01308 861120; email bridportbridgeclub@gmail.com or visit the club website – www.bridgewebs.com/bridport.

Last updated : 23rd Oct 2023 13:48 BST
Rohan Bagshawe

We regret to advise that Rohan Bagshawe has passed away. Rohan, was a long standing member of Christchurch BC, reguarly played in county events and was the County auditor for many years. 

Last updated : 25th Mar 2023 22:06 BST
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Last updated : 23rd Mar 2023 11:20 GMT
New Blue & White Books from the EBU

The EBU have brought in new Blue & White books - effective 1st September 2022.

The Blue Book documents permitted agreements and includes what bids are announced/alerted - there are changes in this area. Click to view.

The White Book gives advice and guidance to TD's running events. Click to view.

Click to view the updated Announcements summary.

Last updated : 28th Nov 2022 13:00 GMT
New Bridge Players at Sherborne
New Bridge Players at Sherborne

Many congratulations to the seven players, mostly all new to bridge, who completed EBED’s Beginners Bridge Course on 31st May 2022 run by Jenny Hill and Pip Duncan at Milborne Port and Milborne Wick.

The successful group are most grateful for the financial support they received from Somerset County Bridge Association for start up costs, and to Dorset County Bridge Association and Sherborne Bridge Club for funding the EBTA teacher training costs.

Jenny and Pip will start running Assisted Play sessions for the group at Sherborne Bridge Club on Monday afternoons.

Last updated : 1st Jul 2022 15:19 BST
Bridport Bridge Club

Welcome to Bridport Bridge Club who have affilated to the EBU.

The club play on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

See web site for further details.

Last updated : 1st Jul 2022 16:08 BST
Lesley Lewis - Grand Master

Congratultions to Lesley Lewis on achieving the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 22nd Jun 2022 09:47 BST
Martin Brook

We are sorry to advise that Martin Brook has recently passed away. Martin represented Dorset in many events including the Western League and the Tollemache. Our sympathies are with his family & friends.

Last updated : 26th May 2022 21:23 BST
Derek plays in the Bermuda Bowl

Derek Maggs, a member of Dorset, is the playing captain of the Singapore team playing in the Bermunda Bowl - the Open Teams Bridge World Championships - 28th March to the 9th April. You can follow some matches on BBO VuGraph.

Results can be viewed here.

Last updated : 3rd Apr 2022 21:53 BST
Free EBU Affiliation and session fees until the end of 2022

The English Bridge Union (EBU) have an offer for unaffilated clubs. Completely free for all sessions played from now until the end of 2022.

Click for more information.

Contact Jonathan at the EBU or Contact Alan at Dorset CBA

Last updated : 2nd Oct 2022 13:13 BST
Lucy's Article in English Bridge

Lucy Norman has written an article about her winning experiences in the Channel Trophy against Belgium, France & Netherlands.  See page 52 - available in the February printed magazine or online through MY EBU.

Last updated : 24th Feb 2022 15:08 GMT
Paul Sayer

We are sad to hear of the death of Paul Sayer, a regular player at County events. He will be missed.

Last updated : 27th Oct 2021 13:04 BST
Keith Bartlett - Grand Master

Congratultions to Keith Bartlett on achieving the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 9th May 2022 12:21 BST
Dave West

We are sad to advise that Dave West has recently passed away. Dave payed at Christchurch & St.Luke's clubs. We send our condolences to his family & friends.

Last updated : 18th Mar 2021 11:34 GMT
Tollemache

The followinig pairs have been selected to represent Dorset at the Tollemache (inter County Teams of 8) over the weekend of 21st-22nd November :-

Bob Mott & Ann Sharples
Janet Smith & John Gardner
Mark Hooper & Mike Hornung
Miles Cowling & Dick Hyde
Phil Norman & Christine Bradley

Last updated : 29th Nov 2020 22:37 GMT
New Grand Master

Congratulations to David Willis who has achieved the rank of Grand Master

Last updated : 17th May 2020 21:50 BST
Dorset welcomes 16 newly qualified Tournament Directors

Dorset congratulates the following people on becoming qualified Tournament Directors....

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Last updated : 21st Jan 2020 12:26 GMT
Grand Masters

Congratulations to

Phil Norman who is now a 1* Grand Master (800 Green Points) and

Nick Forrest who has achieved the rank of Grand Master

Last updated : 28th Sep 2019 07:55 GMT
Updated County Competition Regulations

Dorset members and clubs should note the following update to the county's competition regulations.

"Junior Players (under 26) entry fees. The county will not levy any charge to clubs for Junior players. A maximum of half the entry fee is to be charged to Junior players. Clubs should set entry fees accordingly".

Last updated : 26th Nov 2023 20:30 GMT
New Online Bridge Magazine

A new Online Bridge Magazine has started.

Click the following link to read http://www.newbridgemag.com/

Last updated : 5th Apr 2018 11:12 GMT
West Hants Bridge School - Play & Defend Course (NOW FULL)

West Hants Bridge School are running a new 13 week "Play & Defend" Course starting w/c 9th April 2018. Click for details.

Last updated : 4th Feb 2020 12:31 GMT
Mike Pownall

Mike Pownall has been selected to represent Wales in the 1st weekend of the 2018 Camrose Trophy (the home internationals).

Last updated : 15th Dec 2017 01:41 GMT
EBU System Cards

Please be aware that the EBU only permits the use of the EBU20B type of system card. However some players may still be using the EBU20A type. If you are not using the EBU20B type please switch to it, and note that from 1st April 2017 the EBU will enforce the use of the EBU20B type of card at all EBU congresses. Blank, and simple pre-completed cards, can be downloaded at  http://www.ebu.co.uk/laws-and-ethics/convention-cards

Last updated : 7th May 2017 21:03 GMT
Dorset Executive Committee

The following have been co-opted onto the Dorset Executive committee :-

Jacqueline Darts, Tournament Organiser
Alan Wilson, Secretary

At a recent meeting Tim Dunsby, Chairman, welcomed Jacqueline and Alan onto the committee and thanked Helen Ackroyd and Ann Sharples for temporarily fulfilling these roles during the later months of 2016. 

Last updated : 25th Apr 2017 10:47 GMT
Grand Master

Congratulations to Bob Mott who has achieved the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 22nd Jan 2017 09:33 GMT
Tollemache

The following pairs have been selected to represent Dorset at the Tollemache qualifier in November :-

Mike Pownall & Daphne Phillips
Miles Cowling & Krzysztof Ginda
Mark Hooper & Phil Norman
Ann Sharples & Bob Mott
Janet Smith & Alan Wilson

Last updated : 19th Jul 2016 10:05 GMT
Grand Master

Congratulations to Ron Heath who has achieved the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 19th Jun 2016 21:32 GMT
Premier Grand Master

Congratulations to Miles Cowling who has achieved the rank of Premier Grand Master.

Last updated : 21st Jan 2016 15:47 GMT
Request

If you know of a bridge club that held an annual summer bridge drive and the winner received a bowl inscribed with KDL. Previous winners being Joy Hawker 2009, Jan Harvey 2010, Terry Wood 2011 and Margaret Potter 2012, please contact Diane Parslow fireblade930@aol.com.

Last updated : 31st Oct 2015 21:02 GMT
Dorset Tournament Secretary

We are pleased to announce that Anne Allerston has been co-opted onto the committee to fill the role of Tournament Secretary.

Last updated : 27th Sep 2015 20:14 GMT
Helen Ackroyd - Grand Master

Congratulations to Helen Ackroyd who has achieved the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 27th Sep 2015 20:14 GMT
Tollemache selection

The following pairs have been selected to represent Dorset in the Tollemache in November.

Mark Hooper (captain), Phil Norman
Bob Mott, Ann Sharples
Chris Stevens, Alastair Cowley
Keith Bartlett, Barrie Cantello
​Janet Smith, Alan Wilson

Thank you to all pairs who put their names forward for consideration.

Last updated : 29th Jul 2015 15:48 GMT
Margot Wilson-Gardner - Grand Master

Congratulations to Margot Wilson-Gardner who has achieved the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 14th Aug 2015 14:50 GMT