Mixed Fortunes for Blaby Teams in League |
There were mixed fortunes for Blaby A teams in the LCBA Teams of 4 Leagues 2024/25.
In Division 2, Blaby A had a narrow 11 - 9 win against Bradgate Orange to continue their excellent start to the season. After three matches they have won two and drawn one. They are currently in third position.
In Division 3, Blaby B lost 8 - 12 to County Eagle. They are now 2nd equal after just two matches.
You can see all the scores and current positions in Division Two here and Division Three here.
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EBU Masterpoints Promotions - October |
Lloyd Danvers - 1 Star Tournament Master
Well done Lloyd on being promoted in the October EBU Masterpoints Promotions list for Blaby members:
You can see your current status on this and the National Grading Scheme by logging on to My EBU (see Useful Links in menu on the left).
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BLABY BRIDGE CLUB EVENTS |
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After a gap of 4 years, Blaby is resuming its Christmas Party and three Cup Competitions |
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Blaby BC Christmas Party – 2024 |
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This will be held on Tuesday, 17th December. As in previous years, it will be an individual event, so you don’t need to bring a partner. Hands will be pre-dealt (Duplimated). |
At the half-way stage, there will be a break for buffet style food. As usual, we will ask each player to bring some food, cold as we will not be using the County BC oven. |
The Club will provide wine. There will be a prize for the top four winners. |
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Blaby Club Cup – 2024/25 |
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The Club Cup was presented in 1966 by Viscountess Hall OBE. It is Blaby's major pairs tournament. The winners are the ones with the best three performances out of five designated sessions. Scoring is by what is (or was) called County Pairs Scoring. If there is a tie for first place, the winners (but not other positions) will be determined by countback. |
Visitors are allowed but will not be eligible to win the cup |
The dates of each round are: |
Round 1 – Tuesday 22nd October |
Round 2 – Tuesday 19th November |
Round 3 – Tuesday 7th January |
Round 4 – Tuesday 4th February |
Round 5 – Tuesday 4th March |
Please try to attend at least 3 rounds so that they count towards winning the cup. |
Blaby Toon Cup – 2025/26 |
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The Toon Cup was presented in 1980 by Mrs Nora Toon. It is awarded to the most improved pair comparing a year’s results with previous year. This will start in April 2025 and the Cup awarded at the April 2026 AGM. |
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Blaby Summer Cup – 2025 |
The Summer Cup was presented in 1991 by Neil and Pat Beasley. This is a teams-of-4 competition, teams being drawn according to their current NGS Grading in such a way that each team is roughly equal. |
The date will be in August 2025 on a date to be confirmed |
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The Club |
The Club was founded in 1947 by Nora and Harold Toon. Both were keen bowls players so the Bridge Club had until recently used Blaby Bowling Club as its premises apart from the summer months when bowls took precedence.
We now play at the County Bridge Club premises, St Oswald, St Oswald Road (off Aikman Avenue) LE3 6RJ..
We play every Tuesday starting at 7:00pm prompt. Visitors are always welcome.
For directions to the Club look under Information in the menu on the left.
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Roger Cook |
We are very sorry to have to report the recent death of Roger Cook, who was a longstanding member of Blaby Bridge Club.
Roger had been unwell for quite some time. He was Treasurer of the Club for several years. In addition he was a stalwart member of the Blaby League A team and played with a number of partners. He had a long bridge partnership with Marjorie Gilbertson and more recently played regularly with Gerry Bucciero, with whom he played in a number of county competitions. He also played with Dave Pollard in various county events, including the Pairs League.
Away from bridge, Roger was also a member of the Leicestershire Footpath Association and walked regularly while his health permitted. In addition, he and his wife helped to raise money for LOROS over many years.
We send our condolences to his wife, Janice,
Roger's funeral will be on Thursday, 5th September at 3:30 p.m. at Great Glen Crematorium, LE8 9DJ. Afterwards at St Crispins Church Rooms, Turnbull Drive, off KIngsway. Family flowers only. Donations to LOROS or RLNI
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Neil Beasley |
We are very sad to report that Neil died on Tuesday 2 July aged 88. He leaves his wife Pat and two children Michael and Angela.
Neil was a youth member of the LCBA when he was at University. They moved to Blaby in 1961 with their two very young children and Neil and Pat began a long association with Blaby Bridge Club. Neil served on the Committee for many years and was Chairman from 1984 to 1994. Neil and Pat played for the Blaby teams in the Leicestershire League and many other County competitions.
Neil also played an important role in the LCBA he has been Vice Chairman, Chairman, Tournament Secretary for 21 years and Master Points Secretary since 2004. Pat was Membership Secretary for 25 years and also Minutes Secretary. At their AGM in 2020 the LCBA nominated Neil and Pat for the prestigious Dimmie Fleming Award for the outstanding contribution to the development of Bridge. The EBU confirmed this award and photographs of the presentation can be seen in the February 2021 edition of the Bridge magazine and on our Website.
Neil also was involved in the Chess world with Oadby Chess Club.
Despite his ill health and retirement from the Committee Neil continued to keep an eye on Blaby’s progress and he was always on hand for advice. He will be greatly missed
A commemorative service for Neil Beasley's life will be held at 11am on Monday 12th August at the Heart of England Crematorium, Eastboro Way, Nuneaton, CV11 6WZ. No black attire please.
Please join Pat and family afterwards to celebrate him at his favourite eatery, dom Restaurant and Bar, 22 Church Street, Thurlaston, LE9 7TA.
Family flowers only please, donations to Prostate Cancer UK can be made via McCartney's Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0JR.
For a personal outlook from Dave Pollard click here.
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Neil Beasley - Online Funeral Service |
For those who are unable to attend Neil's funeral but would like to see the service, you can follow it online by following the links below.
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Bernard Beasley
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Location
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Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton - Default Chapel
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Date & Time
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Monday 12/08/2024 11:00
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Requester
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Aimee Mains - McCartney's Funeral Service
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Use the PIN number below to access your webcast
https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
Webcast Viewing Instructions are available here.
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Blaby Bridge Club has moved |
Blaby BC's venue is now the County BC premises at St Oswald, St Oswald Road (off Aikman Avenue) LE3 6RJ.
Many of you already play there but please note the following important information:
- We will play in the Tournament Room
- Tables will be set out with bidding boxes. We will use pre-dealt hands but otherwise use our own Bridgemates, computer and other equipment.
- Tea, coffee and (plain) biscuits will be available from the kitchen. Also, soft drinks will be available at 50p per can with an honesty box.
- Table money is £4.00 per head payable in cash on the night. Visitors are welcome at the same table money.
- Please arrive at about 6:50 pm for a 7 pm prompt start.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Many thanks to the County BC Committee for their help in making this happen.
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LCBA Chair's Brief. |
Anne Wright, the Chair of Leicestershire Contract Bridge Association, has prepared a report called Bridge is fun...... let's introduce more people to the game.
I would urge you to look at this to see if there is any way you could help.
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