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FREE! Learn to Play Bridge ACOL edition

This interactive program covers the mechanics of the game, card-play & Acol bidding. It is aimed at Beginners learning the basics of the game. (download from EBU website)

 

Evesham Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union and the Worcestershire Contract Bridge Association. We hold 3 sessions of bridge each week to cater for all levels of experience. Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings.

Use the menu on the left to navigate the site for full information about the club and its activities. If you wish to contact the Club or would like any further information please use this E-mail link: Club Secretary

Thursday 27th October

There will not be a duplicate session on Thursday 27th October because the social club has been booked for a wedding. The Monday afternoon (Chicago)and Tuesday evening sessions are unaffected and regular Thursday players will be welcome at either of these more social events.

Julie Clark

We have had the sad news that Julie Clark has passed away. Julie was a long time member of the club, more recently playing on Monday afternoons. Our sympathies go to her husband and family.

Charity Week 2016

Thanks to those who gave us suggestions for this year's charity. We have decided to support Ben's First Steps - click on the the title "Charity Week 2016"  to see the poster about this appeal. Charity week will be in the week starting 21st November. As last year, all of the table money from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday will be donated to the appeal and the club will match the amount raised. We will also hold a raffle across the week and the proceeds will be donated. We would welcome any items which can be used as raffle prizes. Please hand them to a committee member between 7th and 17th November. Please support this event.

AGM

The AGM will be held on Monday 31st October at 2pm. This will be followed by an afternoon of bridge with tea and biscuits. Any items for the agenda should be given to Wendy asap. Please come along and support your club.

Club Individual Competition 2016
Club Individual Competition 2016

Congratulations to Roger Cooke who won this year's competition on 15th September. In a close finish Roger overtook Jeff Jones and Lillie Taylor on the last three boards. The enjoyable event was directed with great efficiency and patience by Ronnie Moore.

Shakespeare Teams

Congratulations to Ronnie Moore, Barry Sayers, Veronica and Chris Enticknap who came 3rd out of 20 teams in the Shakespeare Swiss Teams held at Stratford  on 17th July. Full results can be seen on the Stratford club site (see Useful Links).

Ilda Childs Trophy 2016
Ilda Childs Trophy 2016

On 16th June Club Members competed for the annual Ilda Childs Trophy. The winners were Wilf Atkinson and Mark Stretch  with a score of 60.42%. In an exciting finish they overtook Barbara Nicholson and Mike Webb on the last board. Barbara and Mike scored 59.26%, the first time they had played together - an outstanding achievement in a strong competitive field. In third place were Marianne Thomas and Jackie Shergold with 57.41%. Well done to all three pairs.

Tuesday Trophy
Tuesday Trophy

The Tuesday Trophy is awarded to the most consistent player over the 12 months to the end of May. The 2016 winner is Allen Dixon.

Rhodes Lawrence Trophy Winners 2016
Rhodes Lawrence Trophy Winners 2016

The Rhodes Lawrence trophy is awarded to the most consistent pair over the 12 months ending in June. The 2016 winners are Mark Stretch and Wilf Atkinson who averaged 56.66%. Second were Veronica Enticknap and Ronnie Moore with 55.72% and third were Barry Sayers and Chris Enticknap with 53.67%.

Hobbs Handicap Trophy Winners 2016
Hobbs Handicap Trophy Winners 2016

The Hobbs Handicap Trophy is awarded to the pair with the most improved average score over the last 12 months. The 2016 winners are Maggie Ellis and Chris Davies.

Member Only Area

The 'Members Only' section requires a security password to gain entry. Please email Wendy for further information and password requests.

Announcing & Alerting

Evesham Bridge Club use the Announcing and Alerting regulations which came into effect from 1st August 2006. 

Please note that Thursday Duplicate players are expected to use a convention card if they play anything other than Basic Acol, 4 card majors with a weak NT (12-14), Strong 2 openings, stayman, Transfers, Gerber and ordinary Blackwood.

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Every Monday @ 2 p.m for Chicago Bridge
Social level and Beginners welcome

Results
20th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
13th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
6th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
29th Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
22nd Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
15th Sep 2016
Club Individual
Director: Ronnie Moore
8th Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
Calendar
25th Oct 2016
Usual Bridge
27th Oct 2016
No Bridge
1st Nov 2016
Usual Bridge
3rd Nov 2016
Duplicate bridge
8th Nov 2016
Usual bridge
10th Nov 2016
Duplicate bridge
15th Nov 2016
Usual bridge
Click for the Members Only section

Every Monday @ 2 p.m for Chicago Bridge
Social level and Beginners welcome

Results
20th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
13th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
6th Oct 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
29th Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
22nd Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Ronnie Moore
15th Sep 2016
Club Individual
Director: Ronnie Moore
8th Sep 2016
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Mark Stretch
Calendar
25th Oct 2016
Usual Bridge
27th Oct 2016
No Bridge
1st Nov 2016
Usual Bridge
3rd Nov 2016
Duplicate bridge
8th Nov 2016
Usual bridge
10th Nov 2016
Duplicate bridge
15th Nov 2016
Usual bridge