| Cathy Medhurst R.I.P. |
 We are sure that everyone will want to join with us in supporting Brian and his family following the sad news of the death of Cathy on 2nd October. Cathy was a popular member of the Club who often played 3 times a week. She also served as a hard-working and efficient treasurer for a number of years. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
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| HIWCBA Calendar Changes |
Green Point Congress
It has just been agreed with the EBU that HIWCBA will hold a green point congress each year with the first event to be held in 2018. This event will replace the Andover based green point teams that ran successfully for many years.The inaugural event will be held on the weekend of 10th/11th March 2018 at Otterbourne Village Hall, a well kept modern venue with onsite parking and just 2 minutes from junction 12 of the M3.A Swiss Pairs event will be held on the Saturday and a Swiss teams event on the Sunday.Final arrangements are still being made, but please do put the event in your diary and watch this space for more detail.
Pottage Semi-Final
As a direct consequence of The Hampshire Congress being held on the 10th/11th March the Pottage Semi Final will now be held on the afternoon of 18th March 2018.The men’s and ladies pairs that was scheduled for the 18th March will be moved to a Sunday later in the calendar.
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| Audrey Pallett R.I.P. |
We are sorry to announce the recent death of a former member of the Bridge Club, Audrey Pallett. The funeral will be private followed by a memorial service at St Lawrence’s Church, Hungerford at 2.30 pm on Monday 23rd October.
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| MCC Swiss Teams |
Look who came 2nd out of 37 pairs.
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| Berks and Bucks Sim Pairs 21st September |
Please click for your ranking.
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| Chiltern League Pairs Competition |
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| HIWCBA Intermediate Ranked Pairs Cup |
17th September at Romsey:
John Foster and David Barratt receiving
the Intermediate Ranked Pairs Cup
in the HIWBCA competition.
Well done to them both!
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| 2016-17 Roger Kirby RTH Teams of 4 |
Congratulations to Sula Turpin's team who have won this year's competition. Team members: Sula Turpin, Michael Beer,David Richardson, Madeline Lawson, Jill Vaughan, Phil Hickman.
Runners-up were Eleanor Rice's team. Team members: Eleanor Rice, Stuart Strachan, Nicky Meadows, Simon Carr, Sue Gore.
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| NBC Charity Evening - Friday 11th August 2017 |
The Committee is pleased to announce that the Charity Drive on Friday raised a total of £2,200 to add to the £750 already raised from other events for The Rosemary Appeal
We would like to thank everyone for their generosity on the night and those who were unable to attend but gave a donation to support the charity.We would also like to thank those outside organisations and people who provided the auction items or otherwise contributed:
The Conservative Club who waived their room charge for the evening
Flat Trainer Jamie Osborne who agreed to let groups of 4 join him for a morning on the Lambourn Gallops
Ye Olde Red Lion, Chieveley who provided a meal for 2 voucher
Dina Dunsdon of the Chieveley Floral Group who provided a magnificent flower arrangement
Living Well at the Double Tree By Hilton, Newbury North, who donated a month’s free membership of the Leisure Club
Finally, we would like to thank all the club members who contributed to making the evening so successful from providing the food to providing items for the auction, sponsoring various costs of the event and helping to organise and run the evening.
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| Michael Beer RIP |
Michael sadly passed away on 7th August. A bridge enthusiast and stalwart of the Club he will be very much missed by his many friends.
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| Joan Cherrett RIP |
Joan sadly passed away on 26th July after a long illness. She will be greatly missed by her many friends at the Club.
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| Edie Gurr RTH Rubber Bridge Competition 2016-17 |
Congratulations to Eleanor Rice and Stuart Strachan who have beaten Madeline Lawson and Jill Vaughan in the final of this year's competition.
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| Amy Banks RIP |
We are sorry to announce the recent death of a former member of the Bridge Club. Amy Banks died on November 11th. Her funeral is on Thursday 7th December at West Berkshire Crematorium.
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| Into the Basingstoke Cup Final |
Newbury played Titchfield in the semifinal of the Basingstoke Cup in a match played in good spirit and friendliness. The result was very close in the end with Newbury winning 60-58. They will play Winchester or Basingstoke B in the final. Well done to the Newbury team: David Barratt (captain) Eileen Barratt, Nicola & John Foster, Brenda & Frans Vas Nunes, Keith Terrell, Brian Medhurst, John Harland.
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| HIWCBA AGM & Championship Pairs |
Sunday April 23rd April. Newbury were well represented in the prizegiving at the HIWCBA AGM and Championship Pairs.
Jackie Woods and Derek Andrews received the trophy for the HIWCBA Simple Systems Sims competition held in November, Pauline Serby playing with John Moore won the mixed pairs event in October. The event held after the AGM was stratified and had 3 winners. John Foster and David Barratt won the cup for the Intermediate section called the Mark Carr Trophy.
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| Andrew Robson Trophy Jan-Apr 2017 |
Congratulations to John Foster who narrowly beat Madeline Lawson in the first of this year's Andrew Robson competitions. The trophy is awarded for the best average score on a Thursday evening excluding teams.
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| Matthew Stratton |
Monday 10th April 2017
Matthew Stratton, a founder member of Newbury Bridge Club retires from Rubber Bridge and is presented with a token of our esteem and affection by the club chairman Richard Bungey
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| Southern Salver 2017 - Sunday 9th April |
This year's Southern Salver was won by Peter Kay. Well done Peter! John Harland was second, with Liz Madeley 3rd. 4th was Rene Kirk, 5th Brenda Vas Nunes 6th Richard Bungey 7th Eileen Barratt and 8th Sue Gore. All excellent results
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| Newbury B 2nd in Chiltern League Teams of Eight |
Last week we announced that Newbury A had won the Chiltern League Teams of Eight.(see NEWS) OnWed 8th March Newbury B won their last match and so have finished 2nd in the league. The team members are Ann McMahon (captain) Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Keith Terrell, Dave Richardson, John Foster, David Barratt, Eileen Barratt,Bill Wells, John Harland, Nicola Foster, Liz Madeley, Judy & Richard Bungey. Well done to them!
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| Chiltern League Teams of Eight 2016-17 |
Newbury A played and won their last match in this league on Tuesday 21st February. They are in first position and cannot be caught. Well done to them! The team members are Claire Bevan, Martin Bevan, Eleanor Rice, Stuart Strachan, Gill Weeks, Michael Beer, Sula Turpin, Evelyn Archer & Madeline Lawson (Captain).
Newbury B are currently in 2nd place
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| Master Points from Jan 2017 |
Just in case you haven't noticed all members are advised that MPs awarded at ABC and 'Improvers with MPs' are included in the annual Master Point table.
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| Newbury Bridge Club New Year Party 6th January 2017 |
This was another very successful evening enjoyed by all. Martin Osgood and Richard Bungey co-presented.The prizes were presented by our president Stuart Strachan. The food was excellent and our thanks go to the staff of Newbury Rugby Club (which was a new venue) and to all those club members who did so much of the organisation notably Richard & Judy Bungey, Martin & Janet Osgood, David & Eileen Barratt, Nicola & John Foster, John Harland and Jackie Woods. The raffle raised £435 for the Rosemary Appeal
Photos by John Foster.
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| Pam Walsh R.I.P. |
There is to be a Memorial Mass for Pam Walsh at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Newbury on Saturday 4th February 2017 at 12:00 hours. Pam was a member for many years and our older members knew her very well.
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| Barbara McMahon R.I.P |
Barbara McMahon, a previous club member, also died recently. Her funeral is on Friday 27th Jan at 11.30am at St Francis de Sales Wash Common followed by cremation at West Berks Crematorium at 12.45pm.
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