| Roger Van Noorden |
| We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our Treasurer Roger Van Noorden on 12 April 2010, after a short illness. He will be greatly missed, no more so than by our Chairman John Deech with whom Roger played both in the 1960s and 1970s and when they returned to competitive bridge about four years ago. The Commitee send their condolences to his widow Sally and to his children. John Deech's wife has written about Roger and members might wish to read her piece at http://lordsinpurdah.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/a-quiet-don/ |
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| ANNUAL WEEKEND INVITATION |
The 2010 weekend congress will be held at Worcester College from Friday to Sunday 10-12 September. The main centre for the congress will once again be the Linbury Room, a light and attractive room on the ground floor of one of the new buildings with views over the Worcester College gardens. Members will have the option of taking en suite accommodation. Some car parking may be available, but members should check the position nearer the time with Roger Van Noorden. We shall be holding our main event, the Alumni Cup Pairs Competition on the Saturday afternoon. The rest of the weekend will comprise a two-session pairs events, a bridge seminar, with Professor John Slater as our guest lecturer, and a less formal Chicago session, with a teams of four option, on the Saturday evening. Click here for further details. As reported at the 2009 AGM, we are trying to keep in touch with members by email so, if you have not already done so, please give Malcolm McIvor your current email address, and let him know if you change it. The Committee look forward to welcoming you at Worcester at the 2010 congress. Playing and non-playing guests are very welcome, and students enjoy reduced rates. If you wish to come but do not have a bridge partner, the Committee will be able to find one for you. We have found that the best way of publicising the Association’s events is through personal contact, so please tell your bridge-playing alumni friends about the congress. We want to encourage all those who wish to participate in any part of the weekend. Please complete the entry form and return it with your cheque to Richard Whittington, at 3 Moreton Road, Oxford.
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| Interim Teasurer |
Following Roger Van Noorden's sudden death, our previous Treasurer Richard Whittington has very kindly agreed to act as an interim treasurer until a new Treasurer can be appointed at the next AGM in September. Accordingly, completed application forms for this September's Congress should be sent to Richard, as well as your cheques. Richard can be contacted at richardwhittington@ukonline.co.uk. His address is 3 Moreton Road Oxford and his phone number is 01865 556869 |
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| Who are we? — Our History |
 The Oxford University Alumni Bridge Association took root early in 1997, leading to an annual September weekend congress at Wadham College and the introduction of team matches during the year. As affiliates of the Oxford University Society (OUS) our events are publicised in Oxford Today. For more information about OUS visit www.alumni.ox.ac.uk. At the weekend congress we hold duplicate pairs competitions, our major event being for the Alumni Cup, and also teams of four and Chicago. We also make time for a short and instructive bridge seminar, conducted by one of our leading players. All alumni and current students, whatever their experience or standard, are welcome, and we are happy to accommodate those who can participate in only part of the weekend. During the year, we enjoy matches with teams of four or eight against the House of Lords, our Light Blue counterparts and the Oxford & Cambridge Club, and we are continually seeking to widen our scope in this direction. We welcome new ideas, new matches and new members. If you would like to join OUABA there is a once-only Life Membership of £10 per person or £15 per married couple. New Members should send an e-mail to the Membership Secretary, Malcolm McIver at malcolm.mcivor@btinternet.com, giving their e-mail and postal address, who will give instructions as to how payment can be made. For further details contact our Treasurer, Roger Van Noorden at roger.vannoorden@hertford.ox.ac.uk. |
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| Understanding Defence |
We were pleased to welcome Sandra Landy to the 2009 Congress and she illustrated her talk on defence with a number of hands. Click here to view them. |
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