CHARITY EVENT ON WEDNESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER |
The first pairs Competition of the season for the Gordon Grimley trophy took place on Wednesday 20th September. Congratulations to Shelagh Rumbelow and Carol Stephens who were the winners. Runners up were Robert Missenden and Bob Stokes. All proceeds plus any other contributions will go to Loros our nominated charity for this season
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Bridge Course for Beginners |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 24th JULY |
Ashby Bridge Club AGM
The Annual General Meeting took place on Monday 24th July 2023 at 6.30pm at The Ashby Leisure Centre
The Financial Report for the 2023 AGM can be found by clicking on Members Only(signing in)>Member Notices>Ashby Bridge Club Financial Report 2023
The Chair's report can be found by clicking on Members Only(signing in)>Member Notices>Chair's Report for AGM 2022/23
The Minutes of the AGM can be found by clicking on Members Only>Member Notices>AGM Minutes 2023
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PLAYING ARRANGEMENTS GOING FORWARD |
Every week we now play two sessions of face to face Duplicate Bridge together with one session online on BBO. We will be at the Ashby Leisure Centre on Mondays with an arrival time of 6.45pm for a 7pm start, Wednesdays with an arrival time of 12:45 for a 13:00 start. Fridays is reserved for Social Bridge with a 9.30 am start. Following the member survey Thursday evening Duplicate sessions will remain online on BBO for the forseeable future to be reviewed by the Committee from time to time
Please note that the rounds for the Monday session are 'on the clock' to ensure that we play in a timely fashion
In addition to theses sessions there is also Supervised Play every Wednesday at 10am at the Leisure Centre and are designed for those members who have completed the teaching course and are moving to the next level.... But all members are welcome
Virtual Duplicate Bridge on Thursday Evenings commences at 6.45 pm and to play you need to be a Bridge Base Online member and have informed the club of your username. If you have not signed up already see the details by clicking on the tab 'Bridge Base Online' on the left hand side of this page. This will tell you how to register and other useful and important information. BBO is the only way you can play online against other Club Members in an Ashby Bridge Club Duplicate session. You will require a partner and if you find this difficult please use the Find a Partner system in Members Only
Once registered on Bridge Base Online email - robert.stokes1@ntlworld.com with your username
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COMPETITIONS |
To see last seasons winners Click on Competitions>Last Seasons Competition Winners and Runners Up
Now that the new bridge year is well underway currently with both Face to Face and online Duplicate Bridge, your attention should be drawn to this year's competition dates.
These can be found in the drop down menu under 'Competitions>This Seasons Trophy Winners and Competition Dates' on the LHS of this page and are also shown in the calendar.
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HOSTS REQUIRED |
Calling ALL members of Ashby Bridge Club
We require volunteers to host on Wednesdays at the Leisure Centre as a single. Please give serious thought to putting your names forward to act as hosts and remember that if you do not get to play you will receive a credit on your account. Don't just expect someone else to volunteer so don't delay and click on the link below and email your preferred hosting dates.
robert.stokes1@ntlworld.com
.........Alternatively fill in the form below and submit
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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY BRIDGE ASSOCIATION |
Whilst Ashby Bridge Club runs a host of competitions throughout the Bridge season there are also many competitions, sometimes online, run by the Leicestershire County Bridge Association. These can be entered via the LCBA web site by clicking on the link below. Simply fill in the appropriate form and submit.
LCBA Competitions and Entry Forms
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SOMETHING LIGHTHEARTED! |
Most of us will have heard of the 'Rule of 20'. When deciding to open you may do so if the sum of your high card points plus the number of cards in your two longest suits is at least 20.
There is another little known rule of 160! If the ages of your opponents adds up to 160 don't underestimate their ability.
You must have heard of the 'Rule of Eleven' ...... The inevitable trick total when you bid a slam!
Then there is the bumbling Bridge player who explained to his partner how he was improving his game... " Every night when I go to bed I think about the mistakes I made at the bridge table". "Crikey" said his partner "How do you get any sleep!?"
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RECENT MASTER POINTS PROMOTIONS |
August 2023 Promotions
There are two promotions this month
Advanced Master Brian Hick
Area Master Jeannette Willets
Full list of promotions can be found Click Here
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COMMITTEE MEETING |
Next meeting - 30th October 2023 at 12 noon
The last available committee meeting minutes are for 7th August 2023 plus all previous committee meetings and can be found by going to Members Only and clicking on Member Notices. Scroll down to the Minutes you require
In addition the Minutes, Chair's Report, Treasurers Report and Accounts from the AGM held on 24th July 2023 can also be found under Member Notices
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