3RD APRIL 2000 TO 2025

25 years ago one man had the idea to get together a group of people, teach them the rudiments of Bridge and form a Bridge Club.  That man was our founder Roy Hughes and so Bassingham Bridge Club was launched.  From those beginnings the Club has grown and prospered into what we have today.  On Thursday 3rd April 2025 we celebrated our Silver Anniversary.

Pat Haslam, Chairman welcomed the 68 members who came and Andy Milner, Secretary and Director proposed a toast.  Derrick Hickson, our oldest player that evening cut the special Celebratory Cake.  Sue Milner had kindly provided the excellent cake. Members received a token gift of a mug to mark the occasion.

These are the entries I believe I have received so far. Please check and let me know if I have got things wrong. There is still time to add your name to the list if you would like to enter

League                                                         Knockout

Andy and Derrick                               Andy and Derrick

Fred and Jayne                                  Fred and Jayne

Barry and Lesley                                Barry and Lesley

Pat and Nigel                                     Pat and Nigel

Dave and Sally                                   Dave and Sally

Tony and Roger                                  Tony and Roger

Andrew and Geraldine                       Andrew and Geraldine

Charles and Fiona                              Charles and Fiona

Ross and Rachel                               Ross and Rachel

Neil and Kathy                                    Neil and Kathy

Chris and Louise                                Roger and Margaret

Helen and Sue                                    Corinne and Peter

Sheila and Liz                                     Chris and Ian

Rosie and Sheila                                  Pat and Tina

Veronika and Debbie                          Suzanne and Margaret

Tony and Jean

Pat and Tina

Corinne and Dorothy

Suzanne and Margaret

Prepared to act as Emergency Reserves      Alan and Peter

All the Competitions for the season 24/25 have now been decided.

The Pairs Championship was won by Dave and Sally Williams with Pat and Derek in 2nd place. Dave and Sally also achieved the highest average over the season with Pat and Derek in second place.

The Roy Hughes Ascendancy Trophy for the person who has increased their average the most over the season was won by Janine Lake, just ahead of Tom Jolliffe.

The Handicap Pairs was won by Nigel and Pat Haslam.

The Individual Championship was taken by Pat Lucas and the Slam Trophy went to Derek Crumpton.

 Congratulations to Team Wallace (Julia, Helen, Charles and Fiona) who beat Team Milner to take the League Title.

The Knock out Trophy final was contested on March 28th and the winners were Andy, Derrick, Suzanne and Margaret who beat Barry, Lesley, Fred and Jayne by 44 IMPS to 22.

Thank you to all the people who have supported our competitions this year.

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Background

In August 1999 Roy Hughes began bridge tuition sessions in the Heritage Room at Bassingham Village, Lincolnshire.  Basing his instruction on the the “Bridge for All” manuals (a system which teaches the Standard English System of bridge) he encouraged players to adopt a relaxed attitude to the game thus encouraging a friendly atmosphere for a group of mixed abilities.

In April 2000 the small group of students led by Roy formed the present Club which today has approximately 120 members and a home now at The Hammond Hall, Bassingham.  The Club's success is in no small measure due to a comfortable atmosphere unlike that found in some Clubs where strict adherence to codes is expected and there may be pressure to play faster than the less accomplished might wish.  Again, in accordance with club ethos players are encouraged to make every effort between themselves to amicably resolve misunderstandings in bidding or play.  A Director is always available to provide helpful advice in accordance with our 'Ethics and Laws' (see sub-heading under menu item 'Club Information').

Fees

Joining fee of £5 (but no annual fee thereafter) and a table fee of £2 (£3 for visitors) which includes a cup of tea or coffee.  

Programme

Each week on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening there are sessions for informal tuition and practice  which beginners and improvers may find particularly helpful.  On Thursday evenings we have a more formal session (though still friendly and relaxed) when Club members taking part may have their scores recorded towards winning trophies in the various Club competitions (Individual, Pairs, etc.).

Improvers thinking to join Thursday evening sessions should note that whenever there is a 5th Thursday in a month the session will be played in a particulary relaxed manner so that Thursday regular players can offer encouragement and help improvers adjust to the higher standard of play.

Many of the Club competition matches are played socially at members'  homes.

A Dinner is held each year when Club trophies are presented.

Bassingham Bridge Club aims to provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which members and guests may enjoy their bridge play.  We are a cheerful group keen to attract players of all levels and have a no pressure philosophy to encourage beginners.

All we ask is that members and guests accept and promote the Club ethos, i.e.  treat each other with tolerance, respect and above all remember the game of bridge is only a game of cards and whilst we all do our best to win we should:-

Never take the game, or ourselves, too seriously!