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| Ian Constable 1944 - 2019 |
 Bridge players in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire will be saddened to know that Ian Constable died early February aged 74. Ian was so positive and brave throughout his illness; he never failed to welcome his friends, join in the conversations and give his opinion about bridge hands. His regular presence in the Cheltenham Bridge Club will be missed by all his partners and his many friends.
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| EBU Masters Pairs 2019 |
 Oxford Bridge Club is holding a heat of the Masters Pairs 2019 competition on Sunday 24 February. This is a national two-session one-day green-pointed event held simultaneously at several different centres.
It is open to all players below the rank of Regional Master. This includes: Local Masters, Club Masters, Area Masters, District Masters, County Masters, Masters, Advanced Masters, Star Masters, Tournament Masters or Premier Masters.
This event gives players an unusual chance to earn green points in their local area, and in the absence of higher ranked players.
Further details can be found on the EBU website
Play starts at 11am, and is expected to finish at about 6pm. The entry fee is £12.00 per player. Please book and pay for your place in advance.
Further details and online booking can be found here
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| County Pairs Final - Sunday 17th March 2019 |
 The 20 pairs from the Semifinal will compete, with the top four qualifying for the Corwen Trophy (EBU event) on Saturday/Sunday in June 2019.
Level 4 conventions may be played. Please arrive at 1:45 pm for a 2:00pm start.
Entry Fee: £10 per player at final (including tea)
Session times: 2.00pm - 4.30pm (20 boards), 5.00pm - 7.15pm (18 boards)
Director / Scorer: Kathy Talbot
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| Upcoming Junior Events |
 We, in Oxfordshire, are running an increasing number of exciting junior events over the coming year. There are the regular Sunday afternoon sessions at OJBC during term time, as well as the lunchtime school clubs, and the 'one off's' are listed here.
1. March 3rd. The annual OBA competition at Roke, which again we hope to run as teaching in the morning followed by the EBED minibridge Sims/Bridge competition in the afternoon. In 2018, this doubled up as an Oxford Times Cup heat.
2. April 6th/7th The Wessex weekend at Cheltenham. The amazing cooperation from both Cheltenham BC and the Ladies College, enables us to offer this at very affordable rates, and is an amazing experience for the youngsters. £65 residential from 9.00.a.m. on Saturday, until 5.00.p.m. on Sunday. It is also a training weekend for both the England U21and U16 squads, so there are some very good and adventurous young players. The late night speedball is always fun.
For OJBC events contact Holly Kilpatrick, and for the others contact Joan Bennett 01491 579795 (or 07548 782 538 if you are lucky!) joanmbennett@hotmail.co.uk
Bring your children/grandchildren. Both you and they will enjoy it, and you will find it VERY DIFFERENT from a normal club session. Alternatively, abandon them and enjoy the free time in Oxford or Cheltenham. Pictured here are the children, grandparents and helpers (in blue shirts) on January 2nd in the Chantry House, Henley
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| Seniors Pairs |
 This event is played on the second Monday of each month at Roke and Berrick Salome Village Hall (for directions please see Wallingford Bridge Club website). It is open to all members of the OBA who are at least 55 years of age by 1st May 2018. Younger players and visitors may play but are not eligible to win the trophy.
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