After a lot of discussion and in line with the EBU notice yesterday it is with great regret that we have decided to cancel the following events:

Phil Thornton Trophy - 18th March 2020

Committee Cup Final - 5th April 2020

Directors' Cup - 15th April 2020

Waller Bowl Final - 26th April 2020

Chairman's Cup - 10th May 2020

Mixed Pair's and BBL Cups - 17th May 2020

The AGM was due to be held on the 17th May 2020 and we would like to try and stick to that by doing it "on-line".  At the moment our intention is to post the calling notice and last years minutes on the website by the 5th April and then the Chairman,Treasurer Reports and the two elections on by the 5th of May, we will also detail how members can record they have read the reports to enable us to carry out a"virtual" AGM.

We are hoping to hold the Green Pointed Swiss Pairs and Teams in June, but will be monitoring the situation regularly and make a decision nearer the time and will update the website accordingly.

We know players will be disappointed, but know you will understand that the safety and health of everyone has to be the main priority during this time.

Your Committee

BERKS AND BUCKS CBA

Congratulations to Mary's Berries - Gary Jennison (captain), Alan McBride, Elena McBride and Sally Tilleray - on winning the Graduate League for the second year running, so retaining the Margaret Hatch trophy. All five teams in the League won at least one match and the four newcomer teams gave Mary's Berries a run for their money, with Elaine Rushforth's Ruff and Ready (who won the Student's League the previous year) in second place.

Mary's Berries were taught by Mary Sharp (hence the team name) and Ruff and Ready by Rob Wilkinson.'

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Anders Wallen on 5 March following a stroke.

Anders was a towering and much loved figure in the County bridge community. He was instrumental in setting up, and in the early years largely running, our June Green Point events and was delighted when the cup for the pairs event was named after him. He served periods as Chairman and Treasurer of our Association. He was a keen supporter of county competitions and perhaps his proudest playing achievement was winning our Flitch competition with his wife Eva in 2014.

Anders played regularly at several clubs in Bucks, especially at Austenwood where he was an inspiring captain of their first team. When the Wednesday afternoon Richards Bridge Club in Amersham folded, he took it over, renamed it ABC, Anders Bridge Club and successfully turned it into a thriving club. This was typical of the energy he brought to anything in which he was involved.

Our sympathy and thoughts go to Eva and his family.

The funeral will take place on Friday 20 March at 11am at Greenacres Chiltern Cemetery, Potkiln Lane, Beaconsfield HP9 2XB and the wake at Hicknaham Farm, Littleworth Road, Slough SL1 8PG (near Odds Farm).

16 pairs, including a pair from Surrey, had an enjoyable afternoon competing for the

Finchampstead Plate. Congratulations to the winners, Chris Cook and Gillian Smith,

seen here with the runners-up, Monique Illingworth and Molly Andersen.  

We look forward to seeing you all at the next Friendly Event in November.

Congratulations to Joan Murphy and David Killick on winning the Rex Avery Trophy in the County Pairs Final held on the 2 February 2020.  

Well done to the next four pairs Dick Davey & Nigel Wolfendale, David Owen and Bob Holder, Barry Read & Ilan Sirkis and Dee & Peter Lindon who are also eligible to join Joan and David in representing the County in the Corwen Trophy later this year.  
 

Congratulations to David & Janet Barnes on winning the Chris Burley Trophy

at the County Pairs Plate held on the 2nd February 2020.

We held our first meeting with the Captains of the Student League last week and we are delighted that we have a record entry of 9 teams, from 5 different teachers.  We have some clever team names with plays on the word bridge - such as 'Troubled Waters' and 'Arnhem' - but the prize we think has to go to the 'Acolholics' - a name came up with at a meeting in a pub!  

From left to right: Nigel Thompson (League Organiser), Alexandra Donaldson (Game for a Laugh), Dick Mander (Arnhem), Mary Bungard (Troubled Water), Barbara Stunell & Sue Mander (members of the Arnhem team), Steve Hollow (SUITS), Tim Davies (Lacking Finesse),  Mike Blackmore (Ruff & Ready), Guy Evans (Killer Queen)  David Smith (Rule of Four) and Vivien Benzie (The Acolholics),                                          

In a good turnout of 11 tables.  First prize went to Norma and Paul Lord with second prize to Jerry and Carol Rudge. Congratulations to both pairs and thanks to all who played. We hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you at the next event.

Congratulations to Patricia and Richard Chantler winners of the friendly pairs event for the Tony Boothroyd Plate held on the 24th November 2019.  Well done also to the runners up Graham Cheetham and Valerie Daniel and Susan Brown and Nigel Thompson (joint 2nd Place). 14 pairs took part.

Berks and Bucks CBA is very proud to promote bridge in schools.  We would like to take the opportunity to thank Nigel,Tony and all the other volunteers who go into the local schools to promote and teach children the wonderful game of bridge.  The EBU have recently put an article on their website including a letter addressed to Nigel and Tony from one of the local schools. It is very rewarding to hear from the children how much they enjoyed learning bridge and how they hope to keep it up when they leave school.   

If you would like to read the full article click here.

Congratulations to Ed Scerri and Steve Eginton winners of the Denys Jenkins Cup in the Blue pointed Swiss pairs event held on the 6th October 2019.  Well done also to the runners up David Owen and Charles Chisnell (2nd Place) and Mike Wenble and John Coleman (3rd Place).   20 pairs took part.

Congratulations to Michael Green, Tony Parkinson, James Bond & Graham Davison - winners of the Richard Palmer Trophy in the Green Ponted Swiss Teams event.    The runners-up were Ed Scerri, Gary Jones, Barry Myers & Steve Eginton and in 3rd place were Robert Procter, Michael Robinson, Christopher Whitehouse & Matthew Covill - well done to both of those teams also.  34 teams took part.

Congratulations to Jette & Alan Bailey on winning the Anders Wallen Trophy in the Swiss Pairs event.    And to the runners-up (only 1 VP behind) Ed Scerri & Barry Myers.   In 3rd place were James Bond & Graham Davison, and in 4th equal places were Eddie Lucioni & John Dakin and Peter Clarke & Andrew Doye.   Well done.   103 pairs played.