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Howell Movements

Howell movements normally involve each pair in the room playing against 

every other pair resulting in just one overall winner in the session.

Sometimes, depending on the numbers present, you may occasionally

not play against every other pair in the room.

Whilst some consider this type of movement to be unfair -

due to not every pair having the equal number of points -

and maybe also missing out on playing a supposedly weaker pair -

the difference in points per pair per board normally works out at only

between 0.5pts and 1.2 points per board per pair over the entire session.

Of greater significance to the overall results are more common factors

such as distribution, the general shape of your hand and indeed,

who your opponents were on certain boards and their playing system.

It has been demonstrated, on more than one occasion, that the pair

with the fewest average points can indeed still win a Howell session.

As starting positions are always drawn at random before the start of each session

it is quite literally 'the luck of the draw' as to which hands you get each session.

Please try and enjoy your bridge no matter what the circumstance.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Barnsley Bridge Club
Session Start Times

Can we please remind all Members that they should be seated and ready to play

 at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time

to give the TD sufficient time to set up the movement.

In accordance with EBU guidelines and recommendations

all movements with up to 4 tables, and those with half tables,

will normally be Howell movements, whilst those with five or more full tables

will normally be Mitchell movements.

The movement chosen by the TD at each session, having possibly taken into consideration

other factors such as time constraints and potential sit out times

should always be accepted by those present without challenge please.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The next A.G.M. will be held on

Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 6.00pm

at Gilroyd Social Club.

Anyone who has an item they wish to be included on the Agenda

should notify the Secretary, in writing please,

by no later than Monday 2nd March.

All members are encouraged to attend please and the A.G.M.

will be followed by our normal evening bridge session.

 

 

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2025/26 Yorkshire League Division 4

 

Congratulations to our team of

    Freda & David, Gail & David. Linda & Malcolm and Christine & Steve

who beat Wetherby B 12-8

to make it four wins out of five this season

 

 

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FANCY A GAME OF BRIDGE ?

We play two sessions each week at

Gilroyd Social Club, Saville Road, Barnsley S75 3PX

on

Monday Afternoons starting at 1.00pm until approximately 3.30pm

and

Wednesday Evenings starting at 7.00pm until approx. 10.00pm

We aim to play around 24 boards on Mondays and 28 boards on Wednesdays

ALL LEVELS OF PLAYERS ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN US

AND WE ALSO HAVE DISABLED ACCESS AND FACILITIES

In addition we play online on Fridays 18.45-21.45. Friends welcome

For further details please contact the Club Secretary.

 

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Monday Bridge

"Relaxed" Bridge sessions take place on Monday Afternoons.
No partner is required, however you may not be able to play, unless you can be accommodated on a half table.

Please be aware that these are not teaching sessions.
Please arrive by 12.40pm for a prompt 1.00pm start.

LOOKING FOR A PARTNER ?

If you are looking for a playing partner on

a Monday Afternoon or a Wednesday Evening

and you are not sure who might be available to play

then please feel free to contact me

and I will endeavour to find a partner on your behalf.

 

Steve Cartwright - Secretary

barnsleybridgesec@gmail.com

07766 331123

 

Calendar
2nd March 2026
Afternoon Bridge
Sports Village 1.00pm
4th March 2026
Evening Bridge
Sports Village 6.30pm
29th March 2026
YL TEAMS Face to Face
TBD
2.00pm START
Results
Wednesday Evening Bridge
Scorer: Steve Cartwright
Monday Afternoon Bridge
Scorer: Steve Cartwright
Wednesday Evening Bridge
Scorer: Steve Cartwright