| Simmons Cup 2016 - Saturday 26th November |
 In a closely fought match Newbury regained the Simmons Cup beating Basingstoke by 11 Imps. The match venue was Highclere village hall for the first time and was played in good spirits and friendly competition as usual. Well done Newbury!
The successful team was: Stuart Strachan & Eleanor Rice, Brian & Cathy Medhurst, Claire & Martin Bevan, Sula Turpin & Phil Hickman, David Richardson & Evelyn Archer, Eileen & David Barratt,John Foster & John Harland, Judy & Richard Bungey.
Special thanks go to Richard Bungey (captain) and John Harland who co-ordinated the catering
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| Simmons Cup (2015) Saturday 30th January 2016 |
This annual fixture for mixed pairs beween Newbury and Basingstoke Bridge Clubs was played this year at Basingstoke Bridge Club.(This was actually the 2015 Simmons Cup which had been delayed) It was a close-fought match but Basingstoke won in the end 108-87 regaining the trophy Newbury won in 2014. Ann McMahon, the Newbury Captain, thanked Basingstoke for their hospitality and an excellent tea and duly presented the cup to the Basingstoke captain, Helen Kinloch.
The Newbury team was: Ann McMahon & Bill Wells, Sula Turpin & Phil Hickman, Evelyn Archer & David Richardson, Claire & Martin Bevan, Nicola Foster & John Harland, Eileen & David Barratt, Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Eleanor Rice & John Foster
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| Simmons Cup Sunday 23rd November 2014 |
 Newbury playing at home defeated Basingstoke by 39 Imps to regain the Simmons Cup. Well played Newbury. Thanks go to Madeline Lawson(captain) and to Eileen Barratt who helped to organise an excellent half-time tea.
Team: Eleanor Rice & Stuart Strachan, Madeline Lawson & Mahmood Nurmohamed, Claire & Martin Bevan, Sula Turpin & Michael Beer, Sue Oliver & Bill Wells, Nicola & John Foster, Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Eileen & David Barratt
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| Simmons Cup 31st August 2013 |
This annual fixture for mixed pairs beween Newbury and Basingstoke Bridge Clubs was played this year at Basingstoke Bridge Club. Newbury fought hard but Basingstoke won the match in the end retaining the trophy. Madeline Lawson, the Newbury Captain, thanked Basingstoke for their hospitality and an excellent tea and duly presented the cup to Helen Kinloch. The Newbury team was
Madeline Lawson & Mahmood Nurmohamed, Sula Turpin & Michael Beer, Phil Hickman & Ann Fieldhouse, Richard & Judy Bungey
Nicola Foster & Alan Burley, David & Eileen Barratt, Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Eleanor Rice & John Foster
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| Simmons Cup 2012 Saturday 18th August |
Unfortunately, after a staunch defence, on a sweltering day, Newbury lost both halves of the match this year. Consequently, The Simmons Cup returns to Basingstoke
Team: Madeline Lawson & Mahmood Nurmohamed, Judy & Richard Bungey, Janet & Martin Osgood, Joan & Peter Cherrett, Claire & Martin Bevan, Nicola & John Foster, Ann Fieldhouse & Phil Hickman, Cathy & Brian Medhurst
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| Simmons Cup 2011 |
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Newbury regained The Simmons Cup on Saturday 17thSeptember 2011, beating Basingstoke by 19 IMPs in a closely contested match.
The team was:
Bridget Jones & Chris Doyle
Evelyn Archer & John Hawkins
Madeline Lawson (Captain) & Mahmood Nurmohamed
Sula Turpin & Michael Beer
Cathy & Brian Medhurst
Nicola & John Foster
Ann McMahon & John Tew
Lynn Kirby & Dave Butler
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