EUGENE HUTTON |
 We are very shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Eugene Hutton on Wednesday 23rd January.
This is particularly poignant as he has so recently undertaken an enormous amount of invaluable work helping to get our new venue ready.
We send heartfelt condolences to his wife Avril and family.
The funeral is to be held a St Chads Church in Cheadle on Thursday 14th February at 1.15pm.
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NEWS |
EBED Teacher's Course has celebrity guests!
The students at the latest EBED Teaching Course at Stretford Bridge Club were surprised to discover two members of the popular quiz show Eggheads were at the club at the same time. Eleven students from local and far-flung places (two from Guernsey and one from Scotland) were all learning to become EBU bridge teachers under EBU tutor Mike Hickling as well as being fed and watered by Stretford BC Catering Manager Sheila Reynolds.
The two TV quizzers: Pat Gibson, currently the top quizzer in the country and the world and Dave ‘Tremendous Knowledge’ Rainford were taking part in the Quizzing Circuit monthly American Grand Prix quiz under the proctorship of Club Secretary Dave Tilley. If you are interested in quizzing and would like to come and try a British or American Grand Prix quiz (held in Warrington on the first or second Saturday), contact Dave at tilsit@btinternet.com. Entry is free for first-timers and many of the popular TV quizzers take part in the local heat from time to time.
See if you can spot Irene and Barbara!
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It's that time of year again when
your annual membership payment is due.
The fees are the same as for last year (again!),
so it's £50 for Single Membership,
£80 for Joint Membership and Junior Students are free.
Membership runs from January through to December each year.
Payments should be made asap (by end February latest) in cash or a cheque made out to Manchester Bridge Club.
"Guests are welcome at the club for a couple of visits before needing to join as a member.
Beginners attending courses receive their first 6 months membership free.
Club Membership includes EBU Registration."
THANK YOU.
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EBU ARTICLE |
31 Jan 2019

EBU Membership Campaign Officer Tim Anderson has written a new blog post looking at the how playing bridge with a novice affects your NGS grade.
In the blog, Tim addresses the worries of some players that playing with a novice will negatively impact their NGS rating and explains the options clubs have for holding novice sessions.
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CHEADLE ROYAL WINNERS |
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CHEADLE ROYAL TROPHY WINNERS
Congratulations to STEPHEN WARD & CHRISTOPHER HINE for winning the 2018 CHEADLE ROYAL CUP.
This is awarded to the top pair on Monday Nights between September & December each year.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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SELECTIONS |
Tollemache Selection
The selection committee has picked the following team for the Tollemache Final at Brandon on February 16-17th. Michael Newman/Gary Hyett, John Holland/John Hassett, Catherine Draper/Andrew Woodcock, Alan Mould/Ollie Burgess. This is the nearly same team that qualified in November. Ollie Burgess replaces Michael Byrne who is unavailable.
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Blue Point Teams
Congratulations to Neil Thomas, Nicholas Greer, John Currie and Rodney Lighton who won at Preston on Sunday 13th January, just ahead of John Holland, Alan Mould, Jackie Pye and Jeff Smith. Results are on the Preston Bridge Club web site.
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The 2018 Manchester Congress
Another succesful and enjoyable congress was held at the Victoria and Albert Hotel over the weekend of 5-6th January.
Guests were welcomed from all over the UK including two teams from Norway.
David Debbage and Andrew Woodcock repeated their success of 2017 in winning the pairs
by a smidgeon ahead of Michael Byrne and Andrew Murphy (who won the Men's Pairs Trophy).
Manchester Bridge Club players were well represented and are highlighted in the honours below
presented by International Sally Brock.
PAIRS FINAL
Winners DAVID DEBBAGE & ANDREW WOODCOCK (not shown)
Pairs 2nd & Mens Pairs MICHAEL BYRNE & ANDREW MURPHY
TEAM A FINAL
Winners JOHN HASSETT, JEFFREY SMITH, JACKIE PYE & JOHN HOLLAND
2nd JUSTIN & BARBARA HACKETT, MARTIN TAYLOR & PAUL HACKETT
TEAM B FINAL
2nd KIRIL DELEV, MICHAEL BYRNE, ALEXANDRA BIRCHALL & ANDREW MURPHY (not shown)
3rd CHRISTOPHER HINE, STEPEN WARD, PAUL MORRELL & ANDY GREEN
(No photo available)
TEAM C FINAL
4th BARBARA LEWIS, ANN THORNTON, CELIA & KEVIN COMRIE
(No photo available)
INTERMEDIATE
2nd HENRY BISSELL & JOSH CLARKE
ASCENDERS
ANDY GREEN & DAVID HAMMONDS (not shown)
THE PLAYERS PROGRESS CUP
5th ANN WOOD & ANNIE CURTIS
THE KEVIN COMRIE CUP
3rd. ANNIE CURTIS & ANN WOOD
(For full results see the bottom right of this page and the MCBA website)
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CLUB CHAMPION 2018 |
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CLUB CHAMPION 2018
Congratulations to EVE LIGHTHILL on becoming our 2018 Club Champion.
This Club Senior Individual Player Contest has been achieved by coming top on Wednesday Evenings over the 12 months period between April 2017 and May 2018.
Well Done Eve!
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Current Competitions
2018 / 19 Club Championship
This Wednesday Evening Individual Player Contest runs from
May 1st 2018 until the end of April 2019
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2019 Geoff Nuttall Trophy
This Monday Evening Duplicate Individual Player Contest runs from
January 2019 until the end of April 2019
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WIN A FREE SESSION! |
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The Winning Pair on Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
can claim their
NEXT BRIDGE NIGHT FREE!!
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NEED A PARTNER? |

Here at Manchester Bridge Club we can always find you a playing partner but please arrive in good time to allow us to find someone suited to your ability.
If you arrive at the last minute you may have to take "pot luck"!
Alternatively please phone David ahead of the session to ask him to find someone for you.
"We aim to please!!"
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DO YOU RECEIVE OUR E-MAILS & NEWSLETTER? |
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Are you receiving the Bridge Club e-Mails & Newsletter?
If not - please let Dave know so he can make sure you are included.
If you would prefer not to be contacted please email Dave at the address below.
Tel: 0161 445 3712 or davedebbage@hotmail.co.uk
Thankyou.
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