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MANCHESTER CONGRESS 2026

3rd & 4th January 2026

Airport Hotel Manchester, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow SK9 4LR

Tournament Director: Jim Edwards

Back face to face and once again organised by Oliver Cowan on behalf of and in partnership with the MCBA, at the Airport Hotel Manchester – Hotel and Spa.  This venue provides an excellent, friendly setting for this congress and has free parking for players with easy access to the local town centre with lots of nice restaurant and bar options for after bridge finishes each evening.

Saturday 3rd January – Championship Pairs (11:00-18:00)

Sunday 4th January – Swiss Teams (11:00-18:00)

Entry fees per £30 per player for 1 day or £55 if playing 2 days and the entry fee includes tea/coffee/biscuits/sweets throughout. There will also be a prize fund.

Players can order lunch/sandwiches each day on arrival to be served in the break. If you bring your own food, this must NOT be consumed in public areas of the hotel.

Also on Sunday 4th January 14:00-17:30 will be the Kevin Comrie Cup restricted to players no higher than a 9 NGS, with an entry fee of £15 per player.

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Whats App Chat Site
We now have a WhatsApp chat site for the benefit of our members. We would now like to encourage more members to use the WhatsApp site to find a partner. It can be for a one off game or seeking a regular partner. You can also offer to act as a host at a particular session.
How to join our WhatsApp:
  • You will need a smartphone on which you have downloaded WhatsApp.
  • If you then reply to this email with your details i.e., your name and mobile phone number, you will be added to the group.
If there are members who do not have a smartphone or do not wish to participate in WhatsApp, please access the website to send an email, enquiring about a partner for a specific date and we will post the request on WhatsApp for you.
Thank You for Visiting Bolton BC Web Site
Thank You for Visiting Bolton BC Web Site

Come and visit us at 4 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 3AA. Phone 01204 526484.  We welcome players of all standards and have lessons for beginners as well as practice and supervised play for the less experienced. The premises are easily accessed and have ample car parking.

Contact us by email: boltonbridgeclub@gmail.com  
 

Recent Updates
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22nd Dec 2025 10:37 GMT
Bolton BC Tel No. 01204 526484, 4 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 3AA

Best Wishes to all our Members over Christmas and New Year!

Last updated : 20th Dec 2025 20:30 GMT
Cedric Young Ladder 2025

The Cedric Young Ladder of best 8 out of 11 scores completed on Dec 17 2025.  The Open competition was won by Rod Greenhalgh, the Handicap competition by Ailsa Hurst.

 

Last updated : 22nd Dec 2025 10:35 GMT
Christmas Party (Afternoon) Tuesday 16 Dec
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2025 XMAS PARTY HANDICAP
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Our second Christmas party was held on Tuesday 16th December.  The winners were Jon & Yvonne Sandbrook NS and John & Sandra Dootson EW. Runners Up John Simm & Wendy Blyth NS and Brian Perry & Paul Vose.Handicapped winners were Peter Howard & John Laverty  NS and Jay Cooper & Janice Drake EW.  

Last updated : 17th Dec 2025 14:13 GMT
Christmas Events

Christmas Party (Afternoon) - Tuesday 16th December 12:00 start, Tickets £10    

The Club will be closed,
December 24th – 28th (inclusive)
December 31st and January 1st

Last updated : 12th Dec 2025 17:00 GMT
Bridge Holiday in Lytham - The Winners and Thank yous (Copy)

Today saw the conclusion of a very enjoyable and successful Bridge Holiday at the Bedford Hotel, Lytham attended by many of our members and other friends through bridge. 

Thanks go to ALL involved in the organisation both before and during the event, including Janice Wimbleton, Linda Hitchen and the TD at every session, Paul Vose.

Congratulations to the winners....

In the Teams Competition, 1st prize went to the ever youthful Terry Potter, able assisted by Anthony Hedley, Rob Gough and Brendan Fitzmaurice

2nd place was won by Paul Vose & Linda Hitchen, partnering Lorraine & Trevor Corner

In the Pairs Competitions, the prize winners of each session were...

Monday Evening: Helene & Bob Collins, and Chris Makinson & Dave Reilly 

 Tuesday Morning : Ann Walton & Cathy Townley and Eric & Deb Fairweather

Wednesday Morning : Maggie Lunn & Jacqui Evans and Heather Fairbairn & Janice Drake 

 Wednesday pm: Ken Hardman & Mary and Jay Cooper & Sandra Dootson

Congratulations One and All !!

 

 

Last updated : 12th Dec 2025 17:22 GMT
Tyldesley Trophy 2025
Tyldesley Trophy 2025

 

This years Tyldesley Trophy was held on 26th November. Twenty Four pairs took part.

Congratulations to the winners K Howorth & A Cafferky with 67.92%. Second were K Hardman & D Abbott 63.96%, and third J & S Dootson 62.71%.

Well done to all who took part..

Last updated : 27th Nov 2025 00:15 GMT
Glaister Cup
Glaister Cup

This years Glaister Cup was held on 10th November. Twelve pairs took part.

Congratulations to the winners R Emanuel & J Laverty with 61.25%. Second were J Harte & H Collins 58.75%, and third S Beswick & R Bradbury 56.25%.

Well done to all who took part..

Last updated : 11th Nov 2025 22:58 GMT
Dates for your Diary (Bolton in blue)
Manchester Congress Sat/Sun 3-4 Jan 26
Austin Barnes Ladder Mon 2 Feb 26 to 13 Apr 26
Individual Wed 4 Mar 26
Bolton Theatre Visit (Lady in The Van) Fri 27 Mar 26
Mixed Pairs Wed 6 May 26
Championship Pairs Sat Aft 11 Apr 26
Men’s & Ladies’ Pairs Wed 3 Jun 26
Paul Evans Memorial Wed 8 Jul 26
Cedric Young Ladder Wed 30 Sep 26 to 16 Dec 26
Glaister Cup (6-) Mon 9 Nov 26
Tyldesley Trophy (10-) Wed 25 Nov 26
Last updated : 12th Dec 2025 17:00 GMT
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Bolton F2F 7:15pm
Assisted Play 1pm
Tuesday
Bolton F2F 1pm
Bolton Online 7pm
Wednesday
Bolton F2F 7:15pm
Thursday
Bolton F2F 1pm
Friday
Bolton Online 2pm
TD Online Schedule
Tue 23 Dec Anthony
Tue 30 Dec Stephen
Fri 2 Jan Stephen
Tue 6 Jan Stephen
Fri 9 Jan Jeff
Tue 13 Jan Anthony
Fri 16 Jan Stephen
Tue 20 Jan Stephen
Fri 23 Jan Jeff
Tue 27 Jan Anthony
Fri 30 Jan Jeff
Tue 3 Feb Brian
Fri 6 Feb Stephen
Tue 10 Feb Anthony
Fri 13 Feb Jeff
Tue 17 Feb Stephen
Fri 20 Feb Jeff
Tue 24 Feb Anthony
Fri 27 Feb Stephen
Tue 3 Mar Stephen
Fri 6 Mar Jeff
Tue 10 Mar Anthony
Fri 13 Mar Stephen
Tue 17 Mar Jeff
Fri 20 Mar Stephen
Tue 24 Mar Anthony
Fri 27 Mar Jeff
Tue 31 Mar Stephen

 

2025 DRAFT COMPETITIONS CALENDAR
Austin Barnes Ladder

S Norris(O)/A Hitchon(H)

Individual J Simm
Championship Pairs J Simm/W Blyth
Mixed D Morris/J Harte
Mens & Ladies Pairs J Smith/A Wittam,S Dootson/J Evans
Paul Evans Memorial Swiss Pairs B Perry/S Fanning, L Hitchen/D Fairweather
Cedric Young Ladder Wed 1 Oct to 17 Dec
Glaister Cup R Emanuel/J Laverty
Tyldesley Trophy A Cafferky/K Howorth

 

Recent Masterpoint Promotions

Congratulations to the following members who have achieved recent masterpoint promotions.

Jill Brown Master
Joan Cann Advanced Master
Ian Clough Advanced Master
Helene Collins Club Master
John Dootson Advanced Master
Sandra Dootson Advanced Master
Brendan Fitzmaurice Master
Margery Gardiner Local Master
Stephen Hazlitt Master
Linda Hitchen 2 Star Master
Andy Hitchon Master
Pamela Houghton Area Master
Angus Kirby 3 Star Premier Regional Master
David Thomson 2 Star Master
Linda Wilson 5 Star Premier Master
Janice Wimbleton County Master
Ken Wood 1 Star Master