| R.I.P. Matthew Stratton |
We have just learned the sad news that Matthew Stratton a founder member of Newbury Bridge Club died in Hull on 13th April at the age of 98. Many of us will remember Matthew with affection and admiration. He played both duplicate and rubber bridge at the club for such a long time. He was chairman of the club from 1973 to 1976 and from 1983 to 1985 and president from 2009 to 2015. He was a real stalwart of the club and our commiserations go out to his family and friends. His family are planning to arrange a memorial service but as yet we have no details.
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| R.I.P. Philip Read |
We have also just learned that Philip Read a popular rubber bridge player both face to face and online died on 15th April after a short illness. Our commiserations go out to his family and friends.
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| EBU National Pairs 2024 |
Congratulations to Evelyne Thomas and Garry Towns who came 7th in the EBU National Pairs Final on 14th April 2024. That's 7th in the country in a very strong field which is an exceptionally good result. Well done to them!
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| Southern Salver |
This year’s Southern Salver will take place on Sunday 28th April 2024 starting at 1.30pm at Chieveley Village Hall. There will be a delicious afternoon tea and prizes for the first 10 people. You do not need a partner as everybody will play with 12 different partners. We will all play the same Simple System. (click to view)
The cost will be £10 a head and any surplus money will go to this year’s charity: West Berkshire Community Hospital League of Friends.
The competition is suitable for all club members that have completed the Beginners Course. Previous winners have been Grand Masters and Grand Beginners!
Please contact David Barratt djbbridge@gmail.com to reserve your place.
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| draft Committee Meeting minutes 12th March 2024 |
These are now available in Members Only as are the minutes of all previous meetings.
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| Spring Cup 2024 |
Please click here for details of the Chiltern League Spring Cup. If any pairs are interested in making up a team please contact David Barratt.
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| Newbury Bridge Club |
| Monday evening |
Improvers F2F at Westridge. £2
Beginners F2F at Westridge
Rubber F2F at St George's Church Hall £3
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19.00
19.15
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| Tuesday afternoon |
Social Bridge Online on Tuesday £1 |
14.00 |
| Tuesday evening |
F2F Rugby Club - £3 (1st week Relaxed, 3rd week Challenge Cup) |
19.15 |
| Wednesday evening |
Rubber bridge on line £1 |
18.50 |
| Thursday afternoon |
F2F Afternoon Bridge at Chieveley - £2 |
13.15 |
| Thursday evening |
F2F Rugby Club -£3 (1st week Championship Pairs, 4th week Teams at Rugby Club) |
19.15 |
| Saturday morning |
Social Bridge Online on Saturday £1 |
10.00 |
Please see 'Club Calendar' for more details
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| 2024 Calendar |
- From January 2024 the 1st Tuesday of the month will be a Relaxed Hosted session,
- the 3rd Tuesday will be Challenge Cup.
- The first Thursday of the month will be Pairs Championship
- and the 4th Thursday Teams
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| Beginners' Course starting January 2024 |
 Beginners' Course 2024
Bridge is an absorbing and fascinating hobby, good for the brain and a great way of making new friends. This is a course for beginners or those who wish to improve their game. The course will follow the syllabus of the English Bridge Union’s “Bridge for All” programme. The full course which will be at least 36 session over three terms. No partner or experience required.
Dates and Times: Monday evenings, starting 8th Jan ( with breaks at Easter & over the Summer) The lessons will run from 7:10 to 9:30pm, with a short break for refreshments.
Course Tutors: Sallie Cheek / John Harland.
Venue: The Westridge Studio at Highclere (a 10 minute drive from the centre of Newbury). Free parking on the premises. Coffee, tea and soft drinks provided.
Course Description: Learn to play Bridge, the best card game in the world, using a “hands-on” syllabus, while having fun and making new friends.
Student requirements: Pen and paper only. Students will need a copy of the EBU‘s course workbook “Book 1- Beginning Bridge”, We offer this to students at the discounted cost of £20 (£30 in the EBU shop). The workbook will see you through a full year of lessons. Students will be encouraged to spend about an hour a week studying and answering quizzes and to play bridge with other students in their homes between lessons.
Course Fees: £70 per term, plus the Student Workbook as above. The course fee also includes one year’s membership of the English Bridge Union with the following benefits.
A welcome pack on joining, including an 18 month EBU diary (while stocks last) A copy of Discovery, the online publication for newer bridge players. The magazine English Bridge, sent to members 4 times a year. The opportunity to attend Really Easy weekend bridge breaks for students
Further Information: contact John Harland on 07973 654863 e-mail BridgeAtNewbury@gmail.com.
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| F2F Rubber Bridge sessions on Monday evenings at St George's Church Hall |
F2F Rubber bridge at St George's Church Hall. Monday evenings. 7.15. pm. It would be helpful if you can register in advance.
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| Rubber Bridge online |
You can play Rubber Bridge on line on Wednesday evenings. Contact Richard Bungey or Dave Beeley
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| Table money |
As agreed at the AGM the table money at Newbury Rugby Club is now £3. Chieveley is still £2. Monies will continue to be collected by monthly billing as it has been post Covid.
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