123 pairs from Spain, Hawaii, Cyprus and Hitchin played the same set of hands during World Peace week in a friendly Sims competition.

The 2 leadng pairs came from the U3A club in Torrevieja with Roger and Sharon from Hitchin in third place.

Bernard, Margaret, Alan and Saroj came 8th in this competition on Sunday 2th September.

Congratulations to Alan and Saroj who came third in the Isle of Man Congress Swiss Pairs.

A visit to Pinner Bridge Club for a Mini Bridge teaching session with Bob Blackman a member of the All Party Parliamentary Committee on Bridge. Teach them young

A great day, lovely weather, friendly people and £350 raised for Hitchin Initiative.

Francis at his destination after a 12 day cycle ride from John O'Groats.

Many thanks to all who contributed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Over £3000 was raised for the charity.

Giles and Andrew won the Spring Swiss Pairs competition held on Saturday 4th June. Katka and Andy were runners up while Jocelyn and Steve were the highest placed Cadet pair.

Fred and Roger won the Ascenders prize. 80 bridge players from a wide area took part and included 5 grand masters.

Four pairs from Hitchin took part in the BBA Championship pairs competition last week.

The highest placed pair were Steve and Julie who came second. Well done.

Please see list for membership benfits negotiated by Patricia on the home page under Club Information.

Congratulations to Pauline and Robert who were the first winners of our new Rising Stars competition held on 16th April

Hearty congratulations to Bernard for winning this prestigious award.

Bernard joined the Executive Committee of Hertfordshire in 2002 as Treasurer. He was an EBU shareholder from 2002 until 2015 and attended most shareholder meetings. In 2008 he was elected President (Chair) of the County Association and was responsible for ensuring a smooth transition to Universal Membership. As Chair he placed particular emphasis on the executive committee being more accountable to members through the publication of all committee decisions, clear selection criteria for County representation and the introduction of a regular newsletter to members. He established meetings with the Chairs of all affiliated clubs and made a point of visiting all affiliated clubs in the County.
Bernard became a trustee of English Bridge Education and Development (EBED) in 2014 and continues in that role with a particular emphasis on developing teaching bridge in schools.
Bernard decided to retire as President in May 2015 but has been the driving force making the County association more efficient and relevant to its members and affiliated clubs.

Saturday 12 September saw a good turnout of members who played bridge under a gazebo in Market Square, in weather that started cold and windy, and finished off as very nice.  There were quite a few members of the public who stopped to express interest in what we were doing, and might follow up by trying us out..

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Margaret and Bernard (playing with Arnie and Bev Drill from Hawaii) came equal 9th in the Sunday Swiss teams event.

Hitchin had 4 pairs participating on Saturday 18th July in the Herts and Essex Green Pointed Swiss Pairs.

Steve and Julie had the best result coming 25th. Well done.

Bernard and Margaret managed to qualify for the A final at Eastbourne ending up 14th out of 18th in that while Alan and Saroj came second in the Swiss Pairs.

Congratulations to Alan and Saroj who won the Bedfordshire Bridge Association's Champions Trophy on Thursday 11th June.

They scored over 61% in a field of 27 pairs.

Hitchin Bridge Club welcomed 6 grand masters and a former England under 25 international to our spring 2015 Swiss Pairs competition in Hitchin on Saturday 6 June.  64 players in total came from all parts of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and from further afield – Buntingford, Towester, High Wycombe, Buckingham, Wokingham, Ilford, and London.

After about 6 hours of playing, the winners were Stan and Tara Harding; runners up Jeff Green and Richard Banbury; highest placed Cadet pair Nick Rose and Beverley Turner and Ascenders prize went to Marion and Tony Watkins.

Thanks to Fred for setting a great quiz last Friday.

Winners were the scratch team of Lin and Neil, Martin and Lorane and Beryl and Dave.