Dorset Contract Bridge Association
Dorset Contract Bridge Association
News Page
This page has information and news of interest to the members. For a full list of forthcoming events, see "Calendar" on the menu and for a list of results see "Results".
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 11:05 BST
Grand Master

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

Last updated : 19th Jun 2016 22:32 BST
2015 EBU Master Point results

Congratulations to 

1. Mark Hooper - 15128
2. Krzysztof Ginda - 8192
3. Phil Norman - 6765

who were the Dorset members who accrued the most Masterpoints during 2015.

Click here for the complete annual Masterpoints reports. 

Last updated : 5th Mar 2016 10:37 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 21:14 BST
Helen Ackroyd - Grand Master

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

Last updated : 27th Sep 2015 21:14 BST
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 16:48 BST
Margot Wilson-Gardner - Grand Master

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

Last updated : 14th Aug 2015 15:50 BST
2014 EBU Masterpoint results

Congratulations to 

1. Brian Browse - 7864
2. Mark Hooper - 7817
3. John Gardner - 7690

who were the Dorset members who accrued the most Masterpoints during 2014.

Click here for the complete annual Masterpoints reports. 

Last updated : 24th Feb 2015 23:53 GMT
Lost Property

An item of outer clothing has been found amongst the returned table cloths from the Knight Cup on Sun 4th Jan. NOW CLAIMED.

Last updated : 1st Feb 2015 22:06 GMT
County Competition Reguations

The Dorset County competition regulations have been reviewed and updated. Click to view.

Last updated : 21st Jan 2015 10:34 GMT
John Gardner - Grand Master

Congratulations to John Gardner who has been promoted to the rank of Grand Master.

Last updated : 22nd Jun 2014 23:06 BST
Dorset County Questionnaire

Please click to read the outcome of the County Membership Survey.

Last updated : 18th Sep 2014 12:29 BST
2013 EBU Master Point Winners

Congratulations to

1. John Gardner - 10686
2. Margot Wilson-Gardner - 10042
3. Lynn & Ron Heath - 8686

who accrued the most Masterpoints in Dorset during 2013.

Click here for the complete annual Masterpoint reports.

Last updated : 27th Mar 2014 08:28 GMT
EBU - Bidding for the Future
Click here to view the EBU strategy document - Bidding for the Future 2013-2018.
Last updated : 29th Jul 2013 15:31 BST
2012 EBU Master Point Winners
Congratulations to

1. John Gardner - 11803
2. Margot Wilson - 11595
3. Ann Sharples - 9343

who accrued the most Masterpoints in Dorset during 2012.

Click here for the complete annual Masterpoint reports.
Last updated : 16th May 2013 11:52 BST
Terry Udall Tribute
Click to see a tribute to Terry Udall.

A message from Gigi Udall. "Thank you for all the cards, letters and all those that attended the funeral. There is a ‘Thank you’ in the Echo today (Tues 29th Jan).
Last updated : 9th Feb 2013 23:13 GMT
Terry Udall Memories
Click to see the Brian Cutting's memories of Terry.
Last updated : 9th Feb 2013 23:12 GMT
Martyn Hill-Jones

We are sad to announce the death of Martyn Hill-Jones who was one of Dorset's most eminent players over a long period. Click to see the thoughts of Mike Pownall.

Last updated : 6th Jan 2013 21:57 GMT
New Grand Master
Congratulations to PHIL NORMAN for his promotion to the rank of GRAND MASTER
Last updated : 21st Aug 2012 22:29 BST
2011 EBU Masterpoint reports
Congratulations to

1. CHRIS STEVENS - 12842
2. HILARY BRAIN - 11498
3. JOHN GARDNER - 10441
4. MARGOT WILSON - 10296

who accrued the most Masterpoints in Dorset during 2011.

Click here for the complete annual Masterpoint reports.
Last updated : 6th Feb 2013 14:17 GMT
Congratulations
Well done to HILARY BRAIN for her promotion to the rank of GRAND MASTER
Last updated : 5th Apr 2012 22:34 BST
Dorset County Bridge Association Emblem
The DCBA has adopted a new emblem based on the Dorset County Flag. Thanks to Andy Kittridge for the concept.
Last updated : 19th Mar 2012 13:58 GMT