| Road Closure - 3 Nov-16 January |
The impending road works at the bottom of Bridgewater Road commence 3 November and last to 16 January 2026 (no work over the Xmas period). This is to implement major drainage works in Brownlow Road and Whitehill.
The road under the railway bridge will be closed 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. The only road with a 24/7 closure is where the commuters park (opposite the castle entrance) - red on the map. The blue markings on the map below are the diversion routes to use.
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| Private Valuation Event - 3 November |
The Bowls Club is hosting a valuation session by Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers on Monday 3 November between 13-15:00 in the club house.
All Bowls and Bridge Club members are invited to bring their ‘treasures’ along for a free valuation.
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| Berkhamsted History Talk - Sunday 9 Nov at 2pm |
Berkhamsted Bowls Club is hosting a Berkhamsted History illustrated talk on Sunday 9 November at 2pm, entitled 'A gentle Stroll through 1000 years of Berkhamsted History' in which Peter Morgan gives an insight into the last millennium of our historic town including its royal past and important role in victories in two World Wars.
Peter, a member of Berkhamsted Historical Society and Berkhamsted Bowls Club, is the presenter and will be joined by the Historical Society's chair Mary Casserley.
Peter is not charging a fee for the presentation, so we will be donating part of your entry fee to the Hospice of St Francis.
The event will include tea/coffee and cakes at the interval, cost is £4.
There is a sign-up sheet to add your name at the Bowls Club.
Please come along and learn something new about Berkhamsted and have an entertaining 90+ minutes and support the Hospice.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Charity Bridge Afternoon - Sunday 16 November |
Berkhamsted Bowls Bridge Club is hosting a Charity Bridge afternoon in aid of Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, starting at 13:30.
Cost is £60 per table (payable by cash on the day!)
A cream tea will be provided and there will also be a raffle.
Come along and play some social Bridge with friends, with plenty of opportunities to win prizes.
Bidding boxes will be supplied but please bring your own playing cards.
Reserve your table by contacting Jackie Healy at jackiehealy@hotmail.co.uk
Click HERE for the coloured flyer!
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| The Club |
Welcome to Berkhamsted Bowls Bridge Club.
BBBC prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming club. It is a Members' Club, but visiting pairs are most welcome - you do not need to be a Bowls player, but you will need a partner as we do not operate a host system.
The Club is not affiliated to the EBU, but is not suitable for beginners.
Further information can be obtained from the Bridge Managers (Lesley Brown 07850 123441 and Liz Temple 07956 540781).
   
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| BBBC is Cashless! |
The new paying system came into effect on 9 January 2024 – you do not need to bring any cash! Just turn up and play, the system will deduct your table money from what you have pre-paid the club.
The account details to pre-pay your table money are:
- Sort code: 07-09-76
- Account no: 03959699
- Account name: Lesley Brown OR Elizabeth Temple
- Payment Reference: BBBC XXxxxx - click HERE to view your Payment Reference.
For those who not do online banking, perhaps consider making arrangements with your Bridge partner or friend to make the payments on your behalf (using your Payment Reference) and then reimburse them independently. If necessary, we would accept a cheque made payable to "Mrs L M Brown" or "Mrs E Temple" but this would then necessitate us going to the bank to pay it in. Please speak to Lesley or Liz if you have further issues/concerns.
Each month you will be sent a statement of your Online Account - similar to a bank statement - and between times you can check your online balance at any time via the website – ask Steve for your login details.
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| Alerts and Announcements |
The EBU announced the following (updated 29 July 2024 – effective 1 August 2024)
Announcements:
- only apply on the first round of bidding i.e. the first (non-Pass) bid and the next three calls
- apply equally over intervention and to advancer’s bids i.e. partner of over caller
- never apply to overcalls
- do apply above 3NT
- always extend with fuller description where appropriate
Please be tolerant if opponents alert when they should announce or announce when they shouldn’t!
Click here to visit the EBU site for the full/original PDF
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| Social Events |
Bridge Club members are eligible to attend all Bowls Club Social functions. Please note that in the event that space is limited, however, priority will be given to Bowls Club members.
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