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 

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.

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.

Use the PIN number below to access your webcast

https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

Webcast Viewing Instructions are available here.

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.

All matches in our  two teams' league Divisions 2 and 3 have been completed.

Blaby A ended the season with a 6 - 14 loss to league winners, Melton. However, they have had a very good season finishing in 3rd place in Divison Two with a record of 6 wins, a draw and 3 losses.

In contrast, Blaby B ended the season with a great win against County BC Golf, 12 - 8. However, despite winning their last two matches they finished in 5th place in Division 3. They won 4 matches and lost 6.

You can see all the scores and final positions in Division Two here  and Division Three here.

Doreen Arnold - 3 Star Premier Tournament Master

Well done Doreen on being promoted in the April 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).

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.