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Minutes of the Board Meetings

At the moment the minutes are always a month behind in publication as they have to be approved at the next meeting by Board Members. It has been discussed to approve a quicker method of letting the Members have the minutes sooner, this should be in effect in the near future.

Meanwhile the Chairman will issue a News Flash should there be any urgent item that the members should be notified.

 

 

WEDNESDAY IMPROVERS

 

THE NEXT IMPROVER SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE ON

WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL 2024 

THIS WILL BE ON REVISION OF STAYMAN

Start time 7 p.m - 10 p.m. (approx)

The cost is £3 with refreshments

No Partner required

Just turn up and join us

Liz Fewster/Shirley Dobson

 

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COMMITTEES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Following the meeting of the new Board and Committee held in December 2023, the following appointments were made:

POULTON FESTIVAL HALL (LTD)

Chairman: Miss Anne Atkinson

Minutes Secretary: Mrs Lorraine Healy

Company Treasurer: Mrs Sally Scott

POULTON BRIDGE CLUB

Chairman: Miss Anne Atkinson

Club Secretary : Mr Keith Stewart

Minutes Secretary: Mrs Lorraine Healy

Treasurer: Mrs Sally Scott

Health and Safety Officer: Mr Keith Stewart

Chief TD: Mr Jeff Wilkins

EBU Contact: Mr Keith Stewart

Catering Manager: Mrs Ann Wilkins 

Office Manager & Dealing Manager: Mr Mike Smith

Maintenance and Housekeeping Committee:  Dr Les Hoy, Mrs Mae Dyson, 

Teaching & Development: Mrs Linda Smith

Teaching Committee:  Dr Les Hoy. Mrs Linda Smith, Mrs Shirley Dobson, Mrs Barbara Cain, Mrs Mae Dyson 

Bridge Appeals Committee: Mrs B. Forsyth, Mr J. Halliwell, Mr J. Wilkins, Mrs L. Smith & Mr J. Whitaker.

President from 1st January 2024 Mr Michael Smith

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GUIDELINES FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

PLEASE LOOK UNDER 'RULES OF PLAYING BRIDGE' IN THE LEFT HAND COLUMN IN THE BLUE LIST

 

 

 

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POULTON BRIDGE CLUB
NEWSLETTER

PRESIDENT'S CHARITY 2023-24 - TRINITY HOSPICE

Our 2023 President - Rossalyn Halliwell presented a cheque in the sum of £1500 to Trinity Hospice on 25 March 2024

 

 

STANSFIELD CUP - TEAMS OF FOUR

The next Club competition is the Stansfield Cup - this is a teams of four competition and will be a two session event held on Sunday morning/afternoon 07 April 2024 commencing at 11:15am (please be seated by 11am)

This event is over two sessions with a break in between sessions for a light lunch/dinner which will be catered by the Club with hot food provided, the cost for the two sessions and food is £10 per player and will be deducted from players bridge accounts. Please enter teams on the sheet provided on the Club noticeboard. A separate sheet is provided for pairs looking for team mates so please enter if you don't yet have team mates.

 

TUESDAY EVENING, THURSDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE SESSIONS

Your help needed please. All of these sessions need your support so if you are available please try to attend, without your support these sessions may become unviable.

Last updated : 25th Mar 2024 12:49 GMT
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2024 PRESIDENT

 

The Committee are pleased to announce that a unanimous vote was taken to elect

Mr Michael Smith

 

 

 

Last updated : 18th Dec 2023 08:53 GMT
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ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB

10 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7DH        

www.bridgewebs.com/poulton

Poulton Bridge Club is situated in the centre of Poulton-le-Fylde, which is located 3 miles east of Blackpool. The Club has approximately 200+ members who own the Club. There are two rooms for playing bridge. The main Bridge Room can facilitate 20 tables and there are 10 tables in a smaller room (which is the Teaching Room). We offer courses for 'Beginners' and 'Improvers'. There is parking for around 14 cars & further parking (pay) within 25 yards of the Club.  Within five minutes walk from the Club there are plenty of dining facilities including a Wetherspoon's pub called The Poulton Elk, which is at the rear of the car park.

The Club benefits from air conditioning, heating and a disabled access. Members experiencing difficulties when using the Club are encouraged to inform the Club Secretary. Smoking is not allowed within the building. 

Duplicate Bridge sessions are as follows.

MONDAY       AFTERNOON          1.30 p.m.

TUESDAY       EVENING             7.15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY   MORNING            10.00 a.m.  (This is a session specifically for members only. It is to assist students who have recently completed a course as there will be help available. And for any member who enjoys Social Bridge.)

WEDNESDAY   AFTERNOON         1.30 p.m.  

WEDNESDAY EVENING - IMPROVER'S SESSION  7.30 p.m.

THURSDAY     EVENING             7.15 p.m.

FRIDAY         AFTERNOON         1.30 p.m. 

SATURDAY         AFTERNOON         1.30 p.m.

        PLEASE BE SEATED AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SESSION BEGINS, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE TD TO SET UP THE MOVEMENTS

NEW MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS & VISITORS TO THE AREA ARE VERY WELCOME TO JOIN IN OUR SESSIONS.

Email for more information: poulton@bridgewebsemail.com

 

 

Cost of duplicate sessions is £3.00. per person for members and £5.00 for guests.

Hot drinks such as tea/coffee/hot chocolate & biscuits are available. There is a water machine for cold drinks.

Scoring is via BRIDGEMATE and results are usually available within 15 minutes of the last board being played or for viewing on the website, with an option to 'play the hand again'.

 

Club Chairman: Miss Anne Atkinson

Club Secretary: Mr Keith Stewart

 

 

 Tel: 01253 884844 (available only at times when there is a play session at the Club)

 

Facebook : Poulton Bridge Club

Last updated : 29th Oct 2023 12:11 GMT
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PARKING AT THE BRIDGE CLUB

Please note that car parking at the Club has now changed.  

All spaces marked M or T are now available for Club Members except for two specific spaces.

One in the corner on your right as you enter the car park. This space is reserved for the new tenant.

One parking space to the left hand side of the Fire Door is reserved for the Tournament Director and signed accordingly.

Last updated : 18th May 2023 09:16 BST
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A REMINDER OF SEATING AT THE CLUB

 Everyone who intends to play in a session must be seated at least 15 minutes before play begins.

 They should then take their places when asked to by the TD.

This is to assist the TD in working out the movement according to the number of attendees. 

The TD has the right to refuse admittance to anyone arriving after the requested time, so please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the session begins.

 

Last updated : 18th Jan 2022 16:59 GMT
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CHAIRMAN'S CUP (Handicapped Pairs) COMPETITION
CHAIRMAN'S CUP (Handicapped Pairs) COMPETITION

THE WINNERS WERE:- 

LINDA SMITH AND LES HOY

THE RUNNERS UP WERE:-

DENISE WHITMORE AND ROGER PARTRIDGE

THIRD PLACE WERE:-

ANN KERBEL AND ANN HULL

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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EBU MASTERPOINT PROMOTIONS

09 March 2024 - Congratulations to the following members who have achieved a recent masterpoint promotion in February from the EBU

Roger Partridge  2 Star Master Janet Brewer  Club Master Marilyn Blake  Regional Master Anita Hedgcock  Area Master Simon Rutherford  District Master Ron Scott  Club Master

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KIDD-WHITAKER CUP (Mixed Pairs) COMPETITION
KIDD-WHITAKER CUP (Mixed Pairs) COMPETITION

THE WINNERS WERE:- 

MARIE MONK AND TONY GREEN

THE RUNNERS UP WERE:-

CAROLINE DARWEN AND MICHAEL BARNES

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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IDA WARBURTON TROPHY
IDA WARBURTON TROPHY

THE WINNERS WERE:

ANNE TALBOT AND BARRIE SMITH

THE RUNNERS UP WERE:

LYVIA CHESTER AND KATHY SCANLON

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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CORONATION CUP AND AUTUMN HANDICAP
CORONATION CUP AND AUTUMN HANDICAP

THE WINNERS OF THE CORONATION CUP WERE:

LINDA SMITH AND LES HOY

THE RUNNERS UP WERE:

MICHAEL BARNES AND SHIRLEY DOBSON

 

THE WINNERS OF THE AUTUMN HANDICAP WERE:

ALUN WILLIAMS AND JULIAN KOLLARD

THE RUNNERS UP WERE:

MICHAELO'ROURKE AND DENISE WHITMORE

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

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LCBA MIXED PAIRS

 

Several members of Poulton Bridge Club entered the LCBA Mixed Pairs held at St. Annes Bridge Club on Sunday 10 December 2023. Congratulations to Jeff and Ann Wilkins who won this event.

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Library & Magazines

There is an extensive library of Bridge books for members to borrow.  This is now located in the entrance hall.

Please use the Library Book to register your name & the book you have borrowed.

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LOOKING FOR A PARTNER?

THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW REQUESTS FOR PARTNERS, THEY MIGHT HAVE ALREADY FOUND ONE, NOW BUT ITS WORTH GIVING THEM A CALL IF YOU ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR A PARTNER

 

PAUL BURROWS (TUESDAY EVENINGS)

SHIRLEY APPLEBY

MARGARET HITCHEN (Friday afternoon)

BARRY SMITH ( Afternoons )

LYVIA CHESTER

 

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Results
Thursday Evening Pairs
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs
Tuesday Evening Pairs