THORPE BAY BRIDGE CLUB
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Angie Shah Memorial Trophy
Inaugural Competition
Winners: Wendy and Eric Waterman 

Future Events

Open Teams of Four & Plate, Wednesday 22nd April at 7.15

Bob Hair Charity Shield Competition - Friday 8th May at 2pm

Please see main body of website for further details of these events.

 

The Membership Subscription for 2026 is now due.

Remaining unchanged at £10.00, we hope that you continue your Club membership.

To renew your annual Club Membership

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Angie Shah Memorial Trophy
Angie Shah Memorial Trophy

The inaugural Angie Shah Memorial Trophy competition took place on 15th April, offering a warm, convivial, and relaxed atmosphere in which to play bridge. The event was well attended, with 13 full tables, and thanks go to Sabine for organising and providing delicious doughnuts.

Sponsorship was generously provided by Angie’s husband Mahesh, who personally presented the trophy to the winners, Eric and Wendy Waterman, at the conclusion of the competition.

Following the event, Mahesh and several competitors enjoyed an authentic Southern Indian meal at Pallavas restaurant.

 

Open Teams of Four

 Open Teams of Four & Plate
Wednesday Evening, 22nd April

This Club competition will be held on Wednesday, 22nd April, starting at 7:15 p.m., but please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. 

The entry fee is £4.00 per person; just enter the names of your four team members on the noticeboard. 

We hope that you can support this annual Club competition.

For helpful advice on Team Tactics, Click HERE

Bob Hair Charity Shield

 

    Bob Hair Charity Shield   
Friday, 8th May 2026, at 2 pm

Please join us for the Bob Hair Charity Shield sim pairs played simultaneously at 

Thorpe Bay Bridge Club 
Southend & Leigh Bridge Club

The entry fee is £5; all proceeds will go to Parkinson's UK Charity.

 

 



Thorpe Bay Bridge Club is located in the Old School House, Southchurch Blvd. With over 200 members of all playing abilities, from beginners to Grand Masters. The Club is EBU-affiliated with its own car park and extensive street parking. 

Visitors are always welcome to all sessions and lessons.

T
he weekly calendar includes the following sessions:

        MONDAY AFTERNOON            2:00 pm

        TUESDAY ASSISTED               2:00 pm (for beginners)

        WEDNESDAY LESSON           10:10 am (Closed 25th February)

        WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON      1:30 pm (hosted)

        WEDNESDAY EVENING           7:15 pm 

        FRIDAY AFTERNOON              2:00 pm

Events are subject to change, so check the CALENDAR for any variations.

Unless stated otherwise, all tournaments are duplicate pairs, including the Wednesday Afternoon session for improvers. Tuesday Assisted is assisted play for novices & beginners (no MPs or NGS) 

How to Pay
Payment for all events is made by credit/debit card. 
To prepay, click on the event above OR under the Menu (top left) click on the event to make a payment online. 
Payment can also be taken on Square POS card readers at the Club. This process allows members to complete payment safely and hygienically using a credit or debit card online or at the Club.

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Results
Wednesday Lesson
10:10 am
Director: Danny Greenbaum
Scorer: Richard Perryman
Angie Shah Memorial Trophy
14:00
Director: Sabine Rutherford
Scorer: Veronica Lincoln
Wednesday Evening
7:15 pm
Director: Richard Perryman
Scorer: Lynn Webster
Monday Afternoon
2:00 pm
Director: Danny Greenbaum
Scorer: Richard Perryman
Calendar
17th Apr 2026
Friday Afternoon
2:00 pm
Director: Danny Greenbaum
Scorer: Richard Perryman
20th Apr 2026
Monday Afternoon
2:00 pm
Director: Danny Greenbaum
Scorer: Richard Perryman
21st Apr 2026
Tuesday Assisted
2:00 pm
Director: Jill Hair
Scorer: Jill Hair
22nd Apr 2026
Wednesday Lesson
10:10 am
Director: Danny Greenbaum
Scorer: Richard Perryman

To view click here: 
The 70% Plus Club (2026)

Club Movements and Arrow Switching

Club Movements and Arrow Switching 

In a Club Tournament with a (single winner) Mitchell movement, we follow the EBU recommendations: 

"...In a standard Mitchell movement, the balance between allies and enemies is not quite right - more matchpoints are at stake against those who sit the same way as we do than against the opposing line.

Arrow-switching redresses this balance.

Theoretically it should apply to around 1/8 of the boards, but in practice, we do not fiddle around too much - it is normal to arrow switch once in 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 rounds and twice in longer movements..."

Click on this link for information on:
Best Behaviour at Bridge

Wednesday Lessons

Come along to the Wednesday Morning Lessons at 10:10 am. Danny, Richard and the team look forward to seeing you.
First lesson is free of charge; thereafter £4.00 per lesson for Club members, £5.00 for non-members.
There are two groups:  Improvers (main hall) and Beginners (rear room).
Improvers: we will concentrate on playing the hands.You'll have pre-dealt hands and help and assistance in bidding and play from our Team.
Beginners will focus on identifying what hands are suitable for  opening, bidding and responding and playing No Trump hands.  Mike Wright will provide guidance

For more information, contact us:  HERE

System Card - EBU Law 40

If you play anything more complicated than the basic Acol system, both players should have an identically completed convention card giving details of the system that they play, along with the meaning of all artificial calls, and their system of leads, signals, and discards. These should be left on the table throughout the bidding and play, so that your opponents can consult them.