Our Chairman, Jill Innes will shortly be moving to their new home in Snape, in Suffolk. Realistically this is too far away for her to play at the NNBC and, for that reason, will not be able to continue as Club Chairman.

Stuart Langridge has been appointed by the committee as the interim Chairman, until the next AGM.

The top third of pairs qualify to enter the Barclays Bank Final on Sunday 4 December 2016. The number of pairs is rounded up, so that pairs down to 6th place qualify by right.

Should any pairs who have qualified be unable, or not wish, to play then a lower ranked pair or pairs may take their place so long as they scored 50% or over. Clearly it would help us to know as soon as possible if any pair is unable to play and any Committee member will be happy to take a message by email, verbally, or in writing.

NOTE: Pairs who took part in this heat cannot enter, or have entered, a heat at any other club. For the full rules please see the NCBA web site.

League teams are sometimes in need of a reserve, but the captains are unsure of who they can ask to play.  To assist in this, we are now putting on the website: underneath where the teams are listed, those players who are prepared to be a reserve. 

If you are not registered in a specific team and you would be prepared to play as a reserve, would you please email Stuart (eaton42a@hotmail.com) with your preferred phone number and your details will be listed.

The Jewson Jug for the pair with the best 4 places over the period of the 11 Summer Events was won by Mervyn Scutter and Nigel Block.

The Paquot Trophy for the pair whose EBU ranking is Tournament Master (stretched to include Star Tournament Masters) or below with the best 4 rankings over the 11 sessions was won by Ian Buchanan and Richard Claridge.

(Both trophies may be won by non-members of the NNBC and may be kept for 1 year)

Stuart Langridge is now running the Find a Partner service so if you want a partner, send him an email: eaton42a@hotmail.com

The Friendly Friday Club (FFC) will be meeting on the 2nd Friday of each month.

It will run in parallel with the Norfolk & Norwich's normal Friday program at the Willow Centre.

The FFC is open to players of all standards who are looking for a friendly game of bridge.

It is suitable for graduates from Improvers Classes, players returning after a break from the game, and for players who are looking to improve their confidence and understanding of the game.

If you think you would like to attend the next session  please email James Tullett: jft66@me.com

Peter Cotes has kindly agreed to be our Chief Tournament Director (07494 597772).

The Chief Tournament Director is responsible for organising the TD rota and for arranging suitable appeals committees as and when needed.

For the duration of the Summer Pairs, we are trying to provide a stand-by for players in need of a partner. If you wish to make use of this facility, would you please try to arrive by 6:45 and make your request known.

When playing a set of boards, players are requested not to start a new board if the 1-minute timer has sounded - please be satisfied with an average!

Your help in abiding by this will go a small way to avoiding a build-up of delay.

This is a polite reminder for the benefit of ALL players that the start time is 7pm. This means that you should be seated by 6:55 to allow for the appropriate movement be planned. If you're caught in traffic, then a phone call before 6:55 would be advisable. Please do not assume that you will be permitted to play if you arrive later than 6:55!