Aylesbury Aces Bridge Club
a friendly local Bridge Club, with the emphasis on enjoyment, welcoming all bridge players.
Release 2.19r
Recent Updates
Home Page
10th Dec 2024 17:10 GMT
Wessex League
27th Oct 2024 17:02 GMT
Committee
27th Oct 2024 10:11 GMT
Committee news & minutes
27th Oct 2024 10:08 GMT
0 0 0 0 0 0
Pages viewed in 2024
Welcome to Aylesbury Aces Bridge Club - We play duplicate pairs using pre-dealt hands - We are affiliated to the English Bridge Union and issue master points

The Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., at Buckingham Park Community Centre in Aylesbury. Please be seated by 7:20. The cost is £3 for members, £3-50 for non-members.

Coming to us by car - there is ample parking at Buckingham Park. Click here for a map showing our location.

Find a partner using WhatsApp

We have a WhatsApp group that can be used by members who need a partner. There is a help sheet in the left hand side of the menu to read first, under "Information." If you are not part of the group please contact Linda on 07796 685094 and ask to be added.

https://www.facebook.com/AylesburyBridge

Guests, visitors and new members are most welcome - please contact us by email to let us know that you are coming. We do our very best to provide a host to partner visiting individuals

Contact us by email or you can call John Rogers on 07490 803769.

Joining us - If you are an experienced bridge player then get in touch so we can help you to join the club.

If you are a bit rusty you might like to try our Wednesday morning session of relaxed bridge.

If you are a beginner get in touch with Paul Morris on 07956 442273 for information about lessons or go to http://www.bridgewebs.com/paulgillslessons

Christmas Party - 17th December

Christmas Party - 17th December

Christmas PartyThe Aylesbury Aces’ 2024 Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday 17th December at Buckingham Park, commencing at the usual start time of 7.30 pm (seated by 7.20 pm).

Christmas food treats, drinks, quizzes and prizes will all be on offer!

It is hoped that as many Club members as possible can attend, to collectively celebrate and enjoy the evening.

Last updated : 19th Nov 2024 14:04 GMT
Children in Need

 B   B   C  Children in Need

BBC Children in NeedThis year, our BBC Children in Need charity events were held on the evenings of Tuesday 12th November and Thursday 14th November

As usual, we will be donating table money and the additional voluntary donations collected on the night to Children in Need

Many thanks to our generous members who have donated an extra £224 for Children in Need from collections on both bridge nights.

Last updated : 16th Nov 2024 16:18 GMT
Charity Tea - October 26th
It's a Big Deal

Sincere thanks to all those who were able to attend yesterday's Charity event.

It is hoped that those attending enjoyed the afternoon of Bridge & Tea.

It has to be said that it has proved to be a great success in raising donations for the nominated charity - we will be able to pay over £850 profit to Cancer Research UK!

We also need to recognise the efforts of Yvonne and Linda in preparing the excellent food, Joan for running the raffle and all those who contributed in so many ways towards making the event so successful.

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:08 GMT
AGM October 15th 2024 - Cup Winners
Chairman’s Cup
Robert Stevens
Ladies Championship
Fiona Scriven and Cathryn Comben

 
Men’s Championship
Ray Connew and Nick Stubs
Major Championship
Paul Morris and Graham Arnold

 
Minor Championship
Jan Morris and Kay Day

 
Brian Burrows Cup
Lynne Padget and Maggi Simpson
Most Improved Player shield
Bill Oehlman

Last updated : 27th Oct 2024 10:07 GMT
2024 Dates for Your Diary
Tuesday December 17th
Christmas Party
Thursday December 19th
Mince Pies
Tuesday December 24th
No Bridge
Thursday December 26th
No Bridge
Tuesday December 31st
No Bridge
Last updated : 16th Nov 2024 16:20 GMT
New Beginners Class in the evening - September 2024

Full Beginners Classes

A new set of Beginners Classes will start on 30th September 2024.  It will take place in Aylesbury on a Monday evening. Each session will last about two hours and will cost £10. The initial course will last for ten weeks. Part one covers 30 sessions in all and there is an optional part 2 of another 30 sessions. Please get in touch for details of location and start times. 

Last updated : 26th Oct 2024 20:30 GMT
FUND RAISING UPDATE

 

Since our club was set up in 2009, Aylesbury Aces has been committed to raising money for charity through our annual Charity Bridge teas and Chldren in Need Sim Pairs.

At a recent AGM a member asked how much had been raised over the years, After much 'digging' through the records it was a pleasant surprise to learn that we have in fact donated around £10,700; including the generous fund match from Lloyds Bank (pre-Covid), to various local charities including Age Concern, British heart Foundation, Alzheimer's Society and the Florence Nightingale Hospice as well as nearly £1,600 to Children in Need.

It's nice to know that we are helping good causes whilst enjoying playing bridge with our friends.

(Updated 28th March 2024)

Last updated : 2nd Apr 2024 10:29 BST
Aylesbury Aces Committee 2024/25

AYLESBURY ACES BRIDGE CLUB

COMMITTEE 2024 - 25

Chairperson
Yvonne Black
Secretary
John Rogers
Treasurer
Pat Green (temporary)
Membership secretary
Linda Button
Main Director
Paul Morris
Other Committee members
Fiona Scriven
Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:16 GMT
Summary of Alerting and Announcing - changed 7th August 2023

The EBU have published a revised set of rules for alerting and announcing.  A link to a summary is under Information in the left hand menu.

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:16 GMT
Accessing a summary of your payments account

Accessing your payments account details

Choose the menu option Membership.  You will be asked for either your email or your name or your EBU number.  Once you have entered your password a horizontal menu will be shown and the third option is "Payments" which will display a summary of your account.

If you don't have a password instructionss for creating one can be found here:

https://www.bridgewebs.com/guideus/page183.html

This process requires you to receive and respond to an email.  Some email systems seem to be putting these into spam or rejecting them as suspicious.  If you don't get an email get in touch with Paul (morris.dpaul@gmail.com) and I will set up a password for you.

 

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:17 GMT
If you are looking for a bridge club

We meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square, Aylesbury HP19 9DZ

Sessions start at 7.25 (for 7.30) and finish around 10.30.

Our aim is to provide Duplicate bridge with an emphasis on enjoyment in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

We are affiliated to the EBU and use pre-dealt boards and BridgeMate scoring which means hand records and results are usually available on the night before players leave.
In addition to the normal club sessions we run quarterly social events (often on a Sunday afternoon) where, in addition to the bridge, a sumptuous tea provided.
Visitors are welcome to come and play at normal club sessions and the social events, although there are some restrictions on Simultaneous Pairs evenings.
We are delighted to welcome new players and do our very best to provide a host to partner visiting individuals - SEE LEFT HAND SIDE BOX.

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:17 GMT
Best Behaviour at Bridge

Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game. Courteous behaviour is an exceptionally important part of that enjoyment. The EBU is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity. It considers it a fundamental principle that anyone wishing to participate in duplicate bridge, whether as player, official or in any other capacity, should be able to do so in a safe and welcoming environment, and not be subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious or political belief or social class than any other person. 
 
This guide serves as a brief reminder of how to behave at the bridge table. We are sure that all players naturally follow this code of conduct but there are times when concentration and pressure can take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this as a reminder. 
 

  • Greet others in a friendly manner prior to start of play on each round.
  • Be a good “host” or “guest” at the table.
  • Make your convention card readily available to your opponents and fill it out completely.
  • Make bridge enjoyable for yourself, partner and opponents.
  • Give credit when opponents make a good bid or play.
  • Take care of your personal grooming.
  • Ensure that your mobile phone is turned off.
  • Enjoy the company as well as the game. 

Remember that it is rude to criticise your partner or opponents in public, to be less than polite at the table, to gloat over good results or object to a call for the tournament director or to dispute or argue about a director’s ruling, or generally to make any personal and disparaging remark. 

 

Please call the Director if you think you may have been affected by bad behaviour.  You will be helping others as well as yourselves.

 

As in all games that are governed by rules and regulations, bad behaviour will be penalized ….
 
If a player at the table behaves in an unacceptable manner, the director should be called immediately.  Annoying behaviour, embarrassing remarks, or any other conduct which might interfere with the enjoyment of the game is specifically prohibited by Law 74A.  Law 91A gives the director the authority to assess disciplinary penalties.  This can include immediate disciplinary board penalties and may lead to disqualification from the current event. In addition any violation may result in a disciplinary hearing where player(s) future participation in tournaments will be considered. 

English Bridge Union
November 2017 

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 09:17 GMT
Master Points Promotions - November 2024
EBU

Congratulations to the following who were promoted during November:

David McAleavey
4 Star Master
Chris Kaye
Advanced Master
Anwar Choudhury
Master
Indrajit De
District Master
Lesley Barrett
Local Master


Current EBU Rankings for club members (who have opted in) are available here

New Member

A warm welcome to John Haseler our latest new member.

Results
Duplicate Pairs
Director: Paul
Duplicate Pairs
Director: Mary
Duplicate Pairs
Director: Fiona
Duplicate Pairs
Director: Mary
Duplicate Pairs
Director: Fiona
Calendar
Tue 10th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs
Buckingham Park 7.25
Director: Fiona
Thu 12th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs
Buckingham Park 7.25
Director: Mary
Tue 17th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs - Christmas Party
Buckingham Park 7.25
Director: Fiona
Thu 19th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs - Mince Pies
Buckingham Park 7.25
Director: Paul
Tue 24th Dec 2024
No Bridge