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RECENT MEMBERSHIP SUCCESSES

CLUB EVENTS

Latner Trophy 2025 Winners
Audrey Bainbridge
Brian Myers

Carpenter Cup 2025 Winners
Audrey Bainbridge
Brian Myers

Anniversary Trophy 2025 Winners
Audrey Bainbridge
Brian Myers

Walker Bowl 2025 Winners
John Portwood
Alison Young

Godfrey Award 2025

David Blackett

Masterpoints Trophy 2025
Brian Myers

NATIONAL EVENTS

David Blackett & Keith Richardson

2nd from 209 Pairs in the EBU Autumn Sims Pairs

John Portwood & Denise Barham-Hall

1st from 174 Pairs in the EBU Winter Sims Pairs

3rd from 40 Pairs at the EBU Northern Congress Swiss Pairs


 

 

Bishop Auckland Bridge Club (EBU Affiliated)

Club Founded - 8th April 1976

President - Brian Myers

Anniversary Dinner

We shall be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Bishop Auckland Bridge Club with a special Anniversary Dinner at the Green Tree in Tudhoe, on Thursday 9th April at 6.00pm to be followed by a session of Duplicate for everyone attending and with club members competing for the Anniversary Trophy.

We are asking all attending to arrive on or before 5.50pm so that we can begin the meal at 6.00 to allow sufficient time afterwards to play a reasonable session. Everyone's menu choices will have been submitted to the kitchen staff in advance in order to facilitate a prompt start.

We are delighted that Adrian Darnell will be in attendance in his role as the current Chair of the English Bridge Union but also as a former member of BABC.

Currently we are expecting an even number of players but should anyone be unable to attend, a host system will be in operation so that everyone will be assured of a game, even if their partner is unable to be there.

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Welcome and thank you for visiting the website of Bishop Auckland Bridge Club.
The Club is registered with the English Bridge Union and meets weekly for duplicate bridge on
Thursdays at 6.55 pm. 

Table Money - £3

The club now meets outside of the town in the village of Kirk Merrington and all club nights and home matches in the Inter Club Teams League are played at

Kirk Merrington Community Centre DL16 7HZ   (click on link for map)

For full address and to open map in new window see Club Information - Where and When


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Visiting pairs are always welcome and partners can often be found for single players.

If you require a partner, please contact the Secretary Malcolm Dawson via the link under Club Information - Committee.

Parking is available within the Community Centre grounds or on the roadside outside.
Tea, coffee at 50p, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available at the Community Centre (price list displayed) with payment via an Honesty Box.

 

Items for Website

If you have any items for inclusion on the website please email to Malcolm Dawson via Contacts page.

Club Officers

Chair - David Blackett

Secretary - Malcolm Dawson

Treasurer - Peter Whitton

Team Captain - Allan Blackett

Scorer - John Portwood

Congratulations

Well done to John Portwood and Denise Barham Hall who came third in the EBU Northern Spring Pairs Congress at Harrogate.

Find a partner

If you require a partner please contact Malcolm Dawson.

Contact details can be accessed via the Committee page under Club Information.

Results
Duplicate
Director: John Portwood
Scorer: Allan Blackett
Duplicate
Director: John Portwood
Scorer: Allan Blackett
AGM & Duplicate
Director: John Portwood
Scorer: John Portwood
Calendar
9th Apr 2026
50th Anniversary Dinner & Duplicate for the Anniversary Trophy
The Green Tree, Tudhoe
5.50 for 6.00pm
Players are asked to arrive by 5.50 so that the meal can begin at 6.00 pm. This will be followed by a session of Duplicate and single players will be guaranteed a partner.
16th Apr 2026
EBU Spring Sims Pairs
Kirk Merrington Community Centre
6.50 for 7.00pm
23rd Apr 2026
Duplicate - Carpenter Cup 6
Kirk Merrington Community Centre
6.50 for 7.00pm