| In Memoriam |
GARETH THOMAS
It is with much personal sadness that I have to tell you that Gareth passed away on the 19th May, from a heart attack.
As well as being our Chairman for many years, he was our accountant, computer guru, lease expert and tutor.
He contributed so much to our club over the years and is simply irreplaceable.
Our thoughts are with his partner Susan, brother Ken and the rest of his family.
I shall miss our Wednesday and Friday evenings in the Crows Nest, having a couple of beers and analysing the hands with Gill and Robbie.
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The funeral was at West Lancs Crematorium Friday 4th June 2pm
The service is available on the web
www.obitus.com
username mera1235 / Password 233145
A recording will be uploaded a few days afterwards and available for three weeks.
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There is a Tribute and Memory page with photographs at www.gareththomas.muchloved.com
Please feel free to add to the website with your own reminiscences and pictures of Gareth.
Donations in Gareth’s memory can also be made via this page, nominated charity British Heart Foundation.
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Susan Conklin wishes to thank all members for their cards and tributes.
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Dave
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Coronavirus - Update
In view of the recent government advice that all non-essential social contact should be avoided the club will be closed with immediate effect until further notice.
Please take care of yourselves and we hope to see you all soon.
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Online bridge
The two main online clubs are BridgeClubLive (BCL) and BridgeBaseOnline (BBO)
The club is registered with BCL so players can compare their scores with other club members. Details are available on the EBU website.
The BCL website is: BridgeClubLive
BridgeBaseOnline offers a variety of games both casual and competitive.
There is a guide to BBO on the EBU website and Paul Gipson from Berwick Bridge Club has made some very useful videos, click berwickbridgeclub
The BBO website is: bridgebase
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♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ Free online lessons ♣ ♦ ♥ ♠
Jack Stocken from Yorkshire Bridge provides free lessons suitable for all standards of players
click learnbridgeonline
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Bernard Magee (Mr Bridge) provides free lessons on Youtube
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Chris Mower is offering free bridge teaching to people aged 18-35 click bridgewebs.com/westhants
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| Learning to play Bridge |
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Because of the closure necessitated by COVID-19 there will be no tuition sessions at the club until further notice
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| Sunday Afternoon Duplicate |
Sunday afternoon bridge resumed at the beginning of January. Sessions from 2pm to 5pm every Sunday costing £3 for members and £4 for visitors.
This is less competitive than our evening duplicates with more of a social atmosphere.
We see this as a stepping stone for those members who play in our Thursday morning duplicate and who would like a second game, playing more boards.
Of course, everyone is welcome but we want our experienced players to remember that there will be players of mixed abilities and that it is to be a relaxed informal session.
The host system will stop at the end of February so if you need a partner pick up a phonelist and/or speak to Gill.
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| Eileen Webster Trophy |
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Saturday 28th February 2020
Congratulations to this year's winners Liz and Bill Wattleworth
An enjoyable and competitive day was had by all 32 participants.
In the last round the two leading pairs were pitted against each other.
With one board to go their scores were level.
Liz and Bill won through with a margin of less than 1%.
click here for the detailed scores
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| Social Duplicate on Thursday Mornings |
Every Thursday morning 10am to 12:30pm
Come along for some relaxed informal bridge, a cuppa and a chat
Play at a leisurely pace with help on bidding or play available
Partners not required
Any questions contact Ann Brewer on 0151 949 1329
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| Car parking |
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Members and visitors are reminded that there are no parking charges for the use of the Council controlled car parks in Crosby Village after 6 p.m. Consequently anyone attending one of our evening sessions should be able to park free of charge.
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| Magazines and Diary |
Members who have accumulated the necessary entitlement should automatically receive the August 2019 edition of English Bridge together with the 2020 diary. To reduce costs and wastage the EBU have announced that henceforth they intend to withdraw the automatic issue of these diaries. Members are advised that from 2020 if they wish to receive a diary they will need to positively opt in. To do this members will need to login to their My EBU account and check the appropriate tick box, even if they were previously marked to receive it. The club can assist members with doing this providing that the member has given the club permissions to update their details. Talk to Gareth if you need any help.
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| Privacy Statement |
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) we have published our privacy policy. Full details available by clicking here.
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