On Sunday July 2016, Farnham Bridge Club organised for the seventh time the traditional Richard Currie Swiss Pairs event. This year the venue was The Maltings, which meant, unfortunately, that there had to be a cap of 40 pairs.

It was a pleasure to welcome so may participants from other  Bridge clubs: exactly half the field were our honoured guests, and quite a number had to travel long distances. 

All Richard’s close friends turned up and Erica and Douglas Currie, as always, made them feel welcome on this special day.

Under the Directorship of the experienced Neil Morley, a fierce battle developed under the banner of Best Behaviour at Bridge. Too many times the beautiful trophy has been won by a non FBC member. This had to change - and it did! 

Although John Amor and Mike Hampton, three times holders of the Cup and once runners up, were at it again, hogging table one, the pursuit was relentless.

Three home pairs challenged them until the very end and eventually succeeded in overtaking  them: James Bond and Lorne Anderson  came first with 90 points, and Graham Davison and Tim Green (first winners of the event) came second with 88 points.  John and Mike scored 86 points.  Ken Sinden and Dympna Maloney came fourth with 82 points, just pipping Julia Brough and Steve Bourton.

The Mayor of Farnham, our own John Ward, together with Richard’s parents, presented the trophy at the  end of day.

Of course, the real winner was the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, as the surplus of the Charity event is close to £500.

This is our team of 4 knock-out competition. Teams can consist of 4 to 6 players, all of who must be paid-up members of Farnham Bridge club. There is no fee for entry, but table money must be paid for all matches played at the club.

The first qualifying round will be held at the club on Friday 4^th November. Semi-finals to be completed by end February. Final to be completed by mid-April.

Click here for DATES and ENTRY Information:

Team entries to Mike O'Donnell by end-October latest.   mike@lizandmike.co.uk

We would like to congratulate Farnham Bridge Club members on their success in the following events:

James Bond, & Tim Rees, along with other Reading Team members Chris Cooper, Mike Perkins,Ian Reissmann, Pat Dowdeswell, James Chapman, Jonny Richards finished in 1st Place in the Garden City National Teams of 8 on the 25th May.

James Bond & Gabriel Hearst along with Beth & Barry Wennell finished in 1st Place in the Stratford Swiss Teams Spring competition on May 30th.

Thank you and well done to our Farnham Bridge team of four, who represented our club with great credit in the Surrey Wanborough Cup on 26th June.

A total of 19 teams, representing clubs across Surrey, entered, with our team of Nick Browne, Tim Berryman, Anne & Graham Lucy finishing a very creditable 5th.

Thanks to all team members for representing our club and doing so well, against top opposition.