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Player's tips - Your thoughts

7th October

Did you know that there are actually Laws, #16 and #74 out of 93 Laws, that comments made during bidding or play, may stop the hand being played at another table?

It is courteous to keep your thoughts to yourself. Comments, such as "we should have been in 7 No Trumps", or "How many points did you have". are not good.

Similarly, a polite request for the Director, is likely to bring them in a good mood, something you may want!   

 
 
 
Midland Counties Congress - January 2017

26th September 2016

The Midland Counties Congress will be held Friday-Sunday 6/8th January 2017.

Please click here for further details and entry form.

National Swiss Teams Congress - May 2017

26th September 2016

The National Swiss Teams Congress, organised by the WCBA/EBU/WMBC will be held on Saturday/Sunday 13/14th May 2017.

Please click here for further details and entry form.

 
Latest Club Newsletter - October 201 6

25th October 2016

The latest Newsletter following the Board meeting held in october is available by clicking here.  

Previous versions can be found at the following by going to the Latest Club News on the Left Hand Side of the main web page

 

Monday Afternoon's Results

We have had to re-calculate Monday afternoon's results after a problem with one of the boards came to light.

At one table, at the end of the first round the cards were put back into the wrong slots - East's cards in South's slot, South's in West's, and so on.  The result was that the board was played in the correct orientation at 9 tables, and the wrong orientation at 8.  This only came to light after the original scores were posted, and they were therefore incorrect.  Corrected scores were posted late on Monday.

This sort of change is particularly annoying for those whose scores or placings go down.  Please help to avoid a recurrence by being careful to replace the cards correctly.  It's worth noting that Law 7A says "When a board is to be played it is placed in the centre of the table until play is completed.", and one reason for that Law is to reduce the likelihood of this sort of mishap.  Please note that it is therefore wrong to take the board off the table; it is also wrong to cover up its label (for example, by placing the Bridgemate over it) since another reason for leaving the board in the centre of the table is so that all players can see the vulnerability and dealer at all times.  Finally, this sort of mistake is easily made if sitting-out players take the hands out of their sit-out boards to inspect them: this is also, strictly speaking, a breach of the Laws.

Subscriptions 2016 -2017

1st October

Subscriptions are now £25,unless the cheque is in the post, or being made by bank transfer

Upcoming Events at the Club
Upcoming Events at the Club

20th October 2016

We are now on the painting, so we hope to be using the new Director's room by 24th October.

Next event is the

2nd round of the Premiership Pairs on Tuesday 1st November

 

 

 

Andrew Robson Seminars - 28th October
Andrew Robson Seminars - 28th October

14th October

The morning session starts at 10:00 and finishes at 12:30, plenty of time to shop at the market and miss the town traffic 

After a break for lunch, when you can bring your own food, or visit the local hostelries, you can browse and purchase Andrew's books

with the afternoon session starting at 1:30, finishing at 4:00.

If you haven't paid, then please place your cash or cheque in an envelope and place in the box at the club

 

 

Cost of each session is £15 each, with free tea/coffee and biscuits.

Any queries, please email Peter at

Pstyles520@gmail.com

As we had last time, Andrew will be happy to sign his books and flippers etc, which he will bring for sale at lunchtime.

Morning session 1 - Rebidding unbalanced hands, Overcalling, 3NT, Which card to lead

Afternoon session 2 – RKCB & Splinters, Card placement (if time permits).  

Both sessions will cover bidding and play of the hands.

Club Address & Facilities
Club Address & Facilities

Remember to check out the members area, when looking for a partner 

Holtom Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwickshire CV37 6DQ

 

   

Tel. 01789 297313

Dedicated facilities: 20 Tables, plus 8 for teaching/matches

Duplimated Boards, Bridgemates, instant results
EBU Masterpoints

Visitors Very Welcome

Registered in England and Wales as Stratford-upon Avon Bridge Club Limited at Holtom Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6DQ, Company No: 1631659

Want to Play- Membership-New to the Area
Want to Play- Membership-New to the Area

      Supervised/Assisted Play

 

Everyone welcome, assistance in both bidding and play in a friendly environment

1.     Mondays mornings start time 10:00am - Richard West  01789 205272 or richardntrish@gmail.com

2.     Wednesday Afternoons start time 2:00pm - Peter Styles 01789 266373 or Pstyles520@gmail.com

For further info use tool bar on left side page

Membership- Please email info@stratforduponavonbridgeclub.org.uk for details on Membership

Partner wanted(members) - 

If you need a partner for a particular session, and do not have a member in mind,  please 

use our website service in the members area. Please use our members’ area contact service. If you have any

problems or need to speak to someone direct. Please email Judith Horton or phone 07768712950. If immediate response required please telephone.

Visitors - 

If you are in the area as a pair and wish to attend a session, just come along and make yourself know to the director 

If you a single looking for a game, please email Judith Horton or phone 07768712950. If immediate response required please telephone.

 
Click for the latest results
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Results
Tue 25th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Tue 25th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Brian Lawless
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Morning
Director: Richard West
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Master Duplicate 10
Director: Peter Randall/Dominic Connolly
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Sat 22nd Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Fri 21st Oct 2016
Morning
Director: Robbie Kingston
Fri 21st Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Richard West
Thu 20th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Thu 20th Oct 2016
Swiss Pairs (1 of 3)
Director: Stephen Blunt
Wed 19th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Club Teams (1 of 7)
Director: Brian Lawless
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Handicap Teams (1 of 7)
Director: Brian Lawless
Calendar
Wed 26th Oct 2016
Supervised Play
2:00-4:00pm
Director: Peter Styles
Wed 26th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Intermediate Plus
10:00 -12:00
Director: Richard West
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Hosting semi-final of Silver Plate
Events Room 1:30-5:00
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Rex Greenway / Stephen Blunt
Fri 28th Oct 2016
Andrew Robson Special Event
All Day
Director: Peter Styles
Sat 29th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Supervised Play
10:00 -12:00
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Mon 31st Oct 2016
2nd Year Teaching
7:00-9-00
Director: Brian Lawless
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Master Duplicate Evening
Director: Peter Randall / Dominic Connolly
Tue 1st Nov 2016
1st year Teaching
10:00-12:00
Director: Jane Harris/Pam Croft
Tue 1st Nov 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Click for the latest results
Click for the Members Only section
Results
Tue 25th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Tue 25th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Brian Lawless
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Morning
Director: Richard West
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Master Duplicate 10
Director: Peter Randall/Dominic Connolly
Mon 24th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Sat 22nd Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Fri 21st Oct 2016
Morning
Director: Robbie Kingston
Fri 21st Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Richard West
Thu 20th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Thu 20th Oct 2016
Swiss Pairs (1 of 3)
Director: Stephen Blunt
Wed 19th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Mary Johnson
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Club Teams (1 of 7)
Director: Brian Lawless
Tue 18th Oct 2016
Handicap Teams (1 of 7)
Director: Brian Lawless
Calendar
Wed 26th Oct 2016
Supervised Play
2:00-4:00pm
Director: Peter Styles
Wed 26th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Intermediate Plus
10:00 -12:00
Director: Richard West
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Hosting semi-final of Silver Plate
Events Room 1:30-5:00
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Thu 27th Oct 2016
Evening
Director: Rex Greenway / Stephen Blunt
Fri 28th Oct 2016
Andrew Robson Special Event
All Day
Director: Peter Styles
Sat 29th Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Supervised Play
10:00 -12:00
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay
Mon 31st Oct 2016
2nd Year Teaching
7:00-9-00
Director: Brian Lawless
Mon 31st Oct 2016
Master Duplicate Evening
Director: Peter Randall / Dominic Connolly
Tue 1st Nov 2016
1st year Teaching
10:00-12:00
Director: Jane Harris/Pam Croft
Tue 1st Nov 2016
Afternoon
Director: Graeme Ramsay