| LATEST NEWS |
Sessions will go ahead on Easter Monday 21st April F2F, as there are sufficient numbers to play.
Watch this space
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| EVENT IN SUPPORT OF NORTH WEST AIR AMBULANCE |
A game is planned on BBO on 3rd May 1 - 5pm which we are invited to support. Babs Matthews and her son Tim are well known players in Cumbria and have played at various clubs including Barrow. Tim and his wife Steph were involved in a serious car accident recently when they were hit head on by another vehicle. Steph is fundraising for North West Air Ambulance as she was airlifted by them to Preston. A link to her "Just Giving" page is below. Details of the game to be run by Oliver Cowan, and how to enter, can be found on his club web page by following this link https://www.bridgewebs.com/olivercowan
https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephanie-clarke-3
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| ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 |
The AGM took place on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 6.30 pm at the Club. A short meeting was followed by refreshments and a friendly game of bridge. There were 5 and a half tables and the winners were Estelle and Barbara.
Minutes are now available in the member area.
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| CONGRATULATIONS |
Congratulations to Theta and Eric who won the Alex Brown trophy recently and to the following members who were promoted last month, Carole to Advanced Master, Theta to Area Master and Chris H to Club Master.
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| HISTORY FROM Minutes 2000-2008 |
Short extracts from the Committee minutes 2000-2008 which contain some insights into the Club's history. Available in the Member's area in Newsletters. Members can click on this article to view.
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| FIZZ FRIDAY 11th April 2025 |
The last Fizz Friday was very well supported, and was highly enjoyable and appreciated by all who were there. All involved in the organisation and on the day to be congratulated. All the extra food was taken by Carole to Barrow Homeless and once again they were delighted with our donation.
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| Barrow Bridge Club |
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Welcome to Barrow Bridge Club. We are a friendly club located in beautiful South Cumbria. It has often been said we are located at the end of a 30 mile cul-de-sac. Despite our remote location, we have embraced modern technology. We are a thriving club with approximately 70 members who range in ability.
If you are interested in learning to play, we hold lessons for those interested in taking up this wonderful game and we would love to hear from you.
We use Duplimated boards and Bridgemates scoring system for instant results at the end of the evenings play.
Visitors who can already play bridge are very welcome. If you wish to play, or if you need a partner to do so, please contact the club or secretary in advance and we will try to find one for you if at all possible. We would be delighted to enjoy a game with you.
We play in the Club on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7pm and Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 1.15pm. Please be in the club and seated by these times. We are located at 1A Drake Street Barrow in Furness LA14 5RG (Corner of Hartington Street and Drake Street).
We also play online three times a week on Monday and Friday at 1pm and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, register at least 30 minutes beforehand. We welcome new players who would like to join us online only.
Barrow Bridge Club is affiliated to the EBU (www.ebu.co.uk) and is a member of Cumbria County Bridge Association. (www.bridgewebs.com/cumbria)
For general enquiries about the club, email barrowbridgeclub@gmail.com Alternatively, contact the club secretary, {Pat Palmer) at patstupalmer@gmail.com). You could ring 01229-823347 but this is only available when the club is open.
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| COUGHS COLDS AND SNEEZES? |
COUGHS COLDS AND SNEEZES
If you are feeling unwell please think of others and stay at home.
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| TROPHY EVENTS 2025 |
Presidents Trophy – Friday 17 January – BBO (or merged if F2f played)
Duplicate Pairs, Highest Percentage Wins
Won by Joan and Marj, with Margaret and Dorothy second.
Colin Woods Trophy – Tuesday 11 March – Club
Duplicate Pairs. Everyone welcome but trophy awarded to the pair below the rank of District Master (<1000 mp)
Won by Betty M and Theta.
Alex Brown Trophy (Imps) – Monday 14 April – Club
Event scored using the Butler method i.e.IMPS
Won by Eric and Theta
W Thomson Individual – Tuesday 13 May – BBO
Individual Event. Highest score wins.
Meg Cater Shield – Thursday 10 July – Club
Duplicate Pairs, Highest Percentage Wins
J Borrell Handicap – Tuesday 12 August – Club
Pair with highest percentage wins. After handicaps have been applied
Anniversary Trophy – Thursday 11 September – Club
Duplicate Pairs. The pair with a combined MP total, below 25000, will win the trophy.
J Poole Trophy – Monday 13 October – Club
Draw for partner. Duplicate Pairs. Highest score wins.
Tony Aldred Pivot Teams – Wednesday 12 November Club
Teams Event. 4 in a team. Play 3 stanzas with each other member of your team. Scored in IMPS. Highest score wins
Xmas Handicap Trophy – Monday 15 December – Club
Pair with highest percentage wins. After handicaps’ have been applied
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| BRIDGE LESSONS |
BRIDGE LESSONS
Bridge Lessons started again on Wednesday 18th September at 6.30 pm in the Club. Its not too late for more to join so if you know anyone please encourage them to come along.
All members are welcome to attend also, and there's always a chance to brush up on your skills.
The course of 30 lessons plus practice sessions will be £65 including the EBU handbook priced at £30.
Members attend for free.
Please contact Christine
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