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Welcome to Torquay Bridge Club
AGM & HANDICAP PAIRS TROPHY
AGM & HANDICAP PAIRS TROPHY

 

The HANDICAP PAIRS trophy was held on March 27, making a return to our list of annual events for the first time since 2019.  A whopping field of 19 pairs turned out to compete in what is clearly a hugely popular event.

The unique feature of the Handicap Pairs is that the the EBU's national grading scheme is used to equalise the field so that everyone starts with an equal chance of winning the event - all you have to do is play better than your expected percentage based on the EBU grading scheme.

We are delighted to report that Ralph and Bernard Sellick lifted the trophy after holding off a close challenge from second placed pair Bobbie and Paul Ainsworth. In third place were Alison Hill and Kim Hinds who put in a great performance to show that our new members were very much in the mix at this event. 

Earlier that evening, the AGM took place and if you'd like to read the AGM minutes you'll find them on the member area of our website after Easter.

CLUB NIGHTS & LESSONS

We are a friendly club and guests are very welcome - our modern, spacious venue has parking on-site. We play on Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.45pm - please arrive by 6.35pm to be seated for play.  Please note: the Director may start play 5 minutes early, so any arrivals after 6.35pm may be too late if play has already commenced. You can however phone the Director (or your partner) on the night if you are running a little late.

Wednesday evening is a relaxed game for beginners and intermediates but all members are welcome (please support learning). You can turn up alone on Wednesday evening and be guaranteed a game, as we run a host system.  Tuesday is aimed at intermediate and advanced players - if you need a partner on Tuesday please use "CONTACT US" (2nd tab on the left) and we'll find you one.

Our Clubhouse is the Precinct Centre, Church Rd, St Marychurch TQ1 4QY - a modern, spacious venue in the grounds of St Mary’s Church at the top of the shopping precinct. Parking is on-site, behind the church.  

Directions:  Driving out of Torquay through Babbacombe, go through the traffic lights at St Marychurch. After the shops, the road bends to the right towards Teignmouth. At the next roundabout (by golf club), turn LEFT into PETITOR Road then after 200m turn RIGHT then immediately LEFT into TRUMLANDS Road. At the T junction, go LEFT into CHURCH Road, and next LEFT into the Car Park. The Precinct Centre is at the top-end of the Car Park. 

LESSONS

Our BEGINNER and IMPROVER classes cost only £30 (4 weeks) or £60 (8 weeks). The first beginner lesson is FREE at no obligation, and when the course finishes you can join us for supervised beginner bridge sessions.

  • The next BEGINNER class will start on Wednesday 17 April (6.30pm) - this will run for 8 weeks @ £60
  • The next IMPROVER class will start on Tuesday 27 February (6.45pm) - this will run for 4 weeks @ £30

If you're interested in classes, please let us know via the "CONTACT US" tab at the top left corner of your screen.

 

PROMOTIONS

Congratulations to the following members, who have been promoted in rank by the English Bridge Union:

Howard Bradshaw - Local Master

Liz Green - Local Master

Mark Sugden - Local Master

Richard Back - Local Master

Roger Gough - Club Master

KEY DATES

Key Dates

We're running six TROPHY EVENTS in 2024 - an event every alternate month!  Be sure not to miss out, and make a note of these dates in your diary:

Feb 13:   Mixed Pairs Trophy  *Winners*:  Norah Western & Billy Lambert

March 27:  Handicap Pairs Trophy *Winners*:  Ralph & Bernard Sellick

May 14 and 21: Pairs Championship (to be held over two evenings)

July 17: Margaret Pierce Trophy (EBU grade 8 and below)

September 24:  Championship Teams 

December 10 :  Individual Championship (to be held at the Xmas Party)

MIXED PAIRS
MIXED PAIRS

 

February 2024 saw the return - after a 3 year break - of the Mixed Pairs Championship.  It was held the evening before Valentines Day, just to add a bit of extra spice! 

Ten mixed pairs fought for the honour of lifting the silver trophy and they were joined by a further six pairs in an overall field of sixteen pairs. Director Alan Nicholl ensured that fair play and good etiquette prevailed.

The clear winners with a score of 61% were Norah Western and Billy Lambert, who added the trophy to their ever expanding silverware cabinet having won the Championship Pairs back in September.

Well done Norah and Billy, and also to Margaret and Ian Mundy who finished in second place on 56%.

PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP

In September, the Club Pairs Championship was contested over two weeks, with the two scores aggregated to arrive at the winner. Congratulations to Norah Western and Billy Lambert, who are our champions with a combined score over the two weeks of 56.9%. Norah and Billy are pictured below, with the trophy. The leading pair fought off a late charge by Hymie Smith and Mike Tyas, who finished in second place.

PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
MARGARET PIERCE TROPHY FOR NEW MEMBERS

In July 2023, we held the Margaret Pierce Trophy for our Beginners and Intermediates, specifically those in their first or second year of membership at the Club.

The famous silver trophy which dates back to the 1990s was lifted last year by Pippa Reynolds and Gill Murphy, pictured below (right) receiving the trophy from last year's winners Jan Robinson and Margaret Jones (left).        Well done ladies! The runners-up were Howard Bradshaw and Phil Giorgetti.

 

MARGARET PIERCE TROPHY FOR NEW MEMBERS
TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP

In November, the Club held its Annual General Meeting, followed by the Teams Championship for 2023.

The Teams Championship was run on a swiss format, with 10 teams battling for the grand old Silver Trophy which dates back to the 1970s. In the end, the trophy was lifted by the team led by Carol Roylance, with Ralph Sellick, Bernard Sellick and David Jones - the only team to remain undefeated, winning all their matches.

In the final match, Carol's team defeated the second placed team led by Christine Piper, with Keith Evans, Gill Eveleigh and Ken Eveleigh. The winners are pictured below, with their trophy. Well done to all 10 teams for competing in this enjoyable event.

The AGM included two important resolutions, items 7 and 8, both of which were voted through by members. A full set of minutes is posted on the "Member Area" of this website.

TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 

In December 2023, our Christmas Party was followed by the Individual Championship, where everyone played with a different partner on each round.  The added effect of wine, beer and spirits increased the light-hearted nature of the event!

A total of 36 members battled it out for the honour of lifting the famous old trophy, which is engraved with club champions dating back to 1960.

In the end it was a close run affair, with the winner Alan Nicholl narrowly edging out Josephine White and Sara Marshall. Alan is pictured left receiving the trophy from Christine Piper.

 

Duncan Murray-Brown

We are sad to report that Duncan Murray-Brown has passed away.  Duncan joined the Club in 2018, where he played regularly with us until lockdown in 2022. Duncan was the son of former member Joy Murray-Brown, who made a great contribution to the Club over many years - both will be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and condolences are with Duncan's family.

DEVON BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

Devon Pairs Championship - Julia Chadwick (BBO online): 23 March 2024

This year's Devon Pairs will be played on BBO (online) at 11am on Saturday 23 March. Two sets of 20 boards, with a one-hour break between the two. A green-pointed pairs competition.

The top three pairs in this event will be invited to represent Devon in the EBU Corwen Trophy (a two-day duplicate pairs event for the leading pairs in County Pairs Championships).

Enter here: Welcome To Devon Bridge The entry fee of £5 per person should be paid by Bank Transfer by 5pm on Thursday 21 March:
Account Name: Devon Bridge Association
Sort Code: 30-96-68
Account Number: 01010562

Devon County Congress (Torquay): 12-14 April 2024

Entries are now open for the fully Green Pointed Devon County Congress at the Toorak Hotel Torquay, Friday 12 -14 April 2024- Swiss Pairs on Friday evening and Saturday and Swiss Teams on Sunday.
https://devonbridge.co.uk/devon-congress-details.html
 
Last year's event saw Alex Maddocks & Jacek Pietrzycki (below) winning the Swiss Pairs in a field of 38 pairs 
Results  Also Stefan Lindfors, Jim Grant, Sally Anoyrkatis & Harry Anoyrkatis won the Teams (below).
 
winners devon congress 2023
 

NEWTON ABBOT BRIDGE CLUB

Newton Abbot play on Thursday at 6.45pm at the Recreational Trust on Marsh Road TQ12 2AR. There is free parking on site and table money is £2-50 (£3-50 for visitors). If the car park is full in the evening then Cricketfield Road car park is nearby (5 minute walk) where parking is free after 6-00pm.   Also relaxed bridge meetings on Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm

Further details and a map showing the venue is on Newton Abbot Bridge Club, Devon (bridgewebs.com)

Results
Handicap Pairs Trophy
Director: Alex
Scorer: Alex
Tuesday Pairs
Director: Geoff
Scorer: Sheila
Intermediate Night
Director: alex
Scorer: alex
Tuesday Pairs
Director: Geoff
Scorer: Sheila
Intermediate Night
Director: Alex
Scorer: Alex
Calendar
Tue 2nd April 2024
Tuesday Pairs
6.45 pm
Wed 3rd April 2024
Intermediate Night
6.45pm
Tue 9th April 2024
Tuesday Pairs
6.45 pm
Wed 10th April 2024
Intermediate Night
6.45pm
Tue 16th April 2024
Tuesday Pairs
6.45 pm