MAIDSTONE CLUB SUCCESS |
As reported at the AGM the Maidstone Club team won the Mitchell Salver on Sunday last at Tunbridge Wells. This is the first stage of the Club's wishes to return to the top division (Corbett Cup) of the Kent Club Competition. Players were Molly Cooke, Georgina Howe, Jacquie Day, Clive Pemberton, Barrington Beavis, Ian Butler, David Stretton and Richard Sissons. Congratulations to the team seen here receiving the trophy from Norman Innis KCBA Chairman.
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Last updated : 9th Feb 2024 14:28 GMT |
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Maidstone Bridge Club Members Feature in Oscar-Winning Film |
Kent bridge club provides extras for Wes Anderson film
- Wes Anderson production wins Oscar at 96th Academy Awards
- The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar wins Best Live Action Short Film Oscar
- Maidstone Bridge Club members play card-playing gamblers
Oppenheimer and Cillian Murphy’s acting talent may have dominated Sunday’s 96th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, but amongst all the noise, glitz and glamour of the proceedings, Maidstone Bridge Club made a local Kent contribution to one of the big-name Oscar winners.
Members of Maidstone Bridge Club (“MBC”) starred as extra’s in Wes Anderson’s Academy Award winning production in the Best Live Action Short Film category. The 41-minute short film titled The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar was filmed at Maidstone Studios and premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival where it received critical acclaim. It was followed by a limited U.S theatrical release on September 20, and a Netflix premiere on September 27, 2023.
The film, adapted from the 1976 tale by Roald Dahl, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley along with 20 members of Maidstone Bridge Club who appeared as card-playing extras. It recounts the fortunes of a wealthy gambler who mastered the ability to read the reverse sides of playing cards. Armed with this superpower, Henry Sugar sets out to take a London casino to the cleaners, only to awake the next morning feeling more morally bankrupt than he had beforehand.
MBC’s Chairman, Richard Sissons said: “MBC is an active contributor to the local community with almost 100 active members, three club sessions a week and an ongoing education programme which aims to enable new learners to come on board and enjoy this stimulating game. For years I have tried to read the reverse sides of playing cards, so when the opportunity came along to see a master in action whilst also making our film debut, I and other members of MBC simply could not say no. We send our congratulations to Wes and his team for this outstanding award and we are delighted to share their success.”
Which club members can you spot in this picture!
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Last updated : 12th Mar 2024 17:33 GMT |
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Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club |
Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club
The club meets on Monday afternoons for relaxed sessions face to face, Wednesday evenings both face to face at the Civil Service Club and online using Real Bridge, and on Friday evenings on Real Bridge.
Although we do not run a host system on Wednesday and Friday competitions, if you are looking for a partner please give Barry a ring on 07442 132119 and he will do his best to help you
Any other queries, please email learnbridge@btinternet.com
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Last updated : 26th Jan 2024 12:39 GMT |
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MONDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE |
Monday Pairs
Venue: Civil Service Club, Recreation Close, Maidstone
Everyone welcome, members and guests - Host Available
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Play starts at 1pm and usually finishes around 4.15pm.
Scoring using Bridgemates with pre-dealt hands. We normally play 24 boards
Free tea/coffee and biscuits
Table money: MBC members £3, Guests £3.50. Guests registered with the EBU, please bring your EBU Number with you.
Cash payment only at present
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Last updated : 27th Feb 2024 17:04 GMT |
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