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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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23rd Jun 2025 17:27 BST
Teams-of-8 Summer League
9th Jun 2025 10:22 BST
CLUB: Mon/Wed 7:15pm, Tue/Thu 1pm. ONLINE: Tue 7pm, Fri 2pm
Bridge Lessons

The next series of beginners lessons will start on Thursday 18th of September 2025.

Sessions run from 7pm to approx 9.15pm. No partner is required.

Come along and learn how to play the most fascinating of card games.

If you register your interest in the form below a member of the teaching team will get in touch and answer any question you may have.

Last updated : 12th Jun 2025 08:56 BST
2025 Mens and Ladies Pairs

The annual Mens and Ladies Pairs were held simultaneously at the club on Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 7pm. 
Ladies 1st S Dootson/J Evans, 2nd V Openshaw/C Prescott, 3rd L Wilson/S Whittam.
Mens Pairs 1St A Whittam/J Smith, 2nd D Ault/P Vose, 3rd J Cole/J Simm

Last updated : 6th Jun 2025 13:30 BST
Paul Evans Memorial Swiss Pairs Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 12 noon

We are delighted to announce the inaugural Paul Evans Memorial Swiss Pairs event. This will be held at the Club at 12 noon on Tuesday 8th July 2025. Doors will open at 11:30am. There will be a light lunch first and then the bridge will follow at about 12:45pm until about 4:45pm. There will be spot prizes and a low handicap prize as well as winning prizes. This event is for members only with entry £8 per person. Entries will be closed on 3rd July. Any enquiries to Linda Hitchen (07787 528464).

Last updated : 6th Jun 2025 12:32 BST
In Memoriam - Jean Howarth

We are very sorry to advise that Jean Howarth died on Friday morning 16th May. Jean had been a Member for a number of years and was well known to both afternoon and evening players and will be very sadly missed. She had been ill for some time and was an inspiration in how she lived through what was a very difficult time. Our condolences go to her family and her many friends. 

Jean's funeral will be held at Overdale Crematorium West Chapel on Monday 2nd June at 1pm and afterwards at Bolton Golf Club.

Last updated : 26th May 2025 09:20 BST
In Memoriam - Eileen Polding

It is with sadness that we have to communicate the death of a long time member of Bolton Bridge Club, Eileen Polding, who passed away over the weekend after a period of illness.  Eileen was a member of our Club for nearly 45 years, playing regularly in our face-to-face sessions and latterly moving to playing online during the Covid era.  Eileen's funeral will be held at East Lancashire Crematorium on Monday 2nd June at 11.30.

Last updated : 19th May 2025 09:24 BST
Tuesday/Thursday Start Time 1pm from May 27 2025

The start time for Tuesday & Thursday afternoon duplicates has now reverted back to 1pm from May 27 2025 onwards.

Last updated : 28th May 2025 11:57 BST
Mixed Pairs - The Results
Mixed Pairs - The Results

Congratulations to Jacqui Harte and David Morris who won the 2025 Mixed Pairs competition on Wednesday with an excellent score of 62%.

Well done to Second Placed Wendy Blyth and John Simm and to Pam Hunter and Philip Taylor in Third Place, both of whom scored over 60% 

Last updated : 8th May 2025 17:48 BST
Parking for Disabled

The two parking bays nearest to the back door of the club have now been designated as disabled parking bays.

These are reserved for blue badge holders. Would other drivers please respect these spaces and try not to block access.

Last updated : 8th May 2025 17:32 BST
Austin Barnes Ladder 2025

The Austin Barnes ladder consists of the best 8 out of 11 scores from 3rd Feb - 14 Apr 2025. The open winner was Stuart Norris and the handicap winner was Andy Hitchon.

Last updated : 8th May 2025 17:32 BST
Grand National Championship Pairs 5th April 2025

The Club Championship Pairs was held on Saturday 5th April 2025. 22 pairs took part.

Congratulations to the overall winners Wendy Blyth & John Simm. Runners up were Sue Whittam & Linda Wilson.

   

Winners                                                        Runners up

The winners of the handicapped event were Diane Abbott & Andrew Cafferky and runners up were Sandra Todd & Ian Price.

  

Handicap Winners                                      Handicap Runners up

 

Last updated : 6th Apr 2025 09:20 BST
2025 Bridge Holiday, Lytham St Annes, 1st - 4th December

Following our very enjoyable and successful event last year, we are organising another Bridge Holiday, once again at the Bedford Hotel, St Annes-on-the-sea this December, 2025

The dates for the holiday are 1st to 4th December, with Bridge sessions on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and 3 nights accommodation on a half board basis, leaving after breakfast on December 4th.

Book early to avoid disappointment.  Room details are below. Member-only bookings before 23rd April.  Thereafter booking will be open to non-members if rooms are available. 

Room Reservations and Payments

A Non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your room payable to to Janice Wimbleton who will forward this directly to the hotel, with room booking details.  Players will pay the balance of the booking and any personal costs directly to the hotel.

Please reserve your place and room by contacting Janice Wimbleton directly.  If you don't have her details please use the form below, including your phone number, then Janice can contact you to discuss and confirm.

Any questions?:  Please contact Paul Vose, Linda Hitchen or Janice Wimbleton.

Room Details (All room prices are Half Board including the Bridge sessions)

Single Occupancy  Price Per Person
Single room £ 282.00
Classic Double / Twin £ 342.00
Classic Plus Double / Twin £ 372.00
   
Sharing Occupancy Price Per Person
Classic Double / Twin £ 282.00
Classic Plus Double / Twin £ 297.00
Premier Double / Twin £ 312.00

 

Last updated : 21st Mar 2025 10:05 GMT
Bolton Individual Competition. Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 7:15pm

The Bolton Individual was held on 5th March 2025 at the Club.

Stop Press:

Congratulations to John Simm who won the Bolton Individual (after 25 years of trying so he said) tonight!  In fact John last won this in 1999!
Andy Hitchon was second, Stephen Hazlitt third.

Special thanks to Brian Perry who stood in last minute to make up numbers. 24 Players took part.

  

Last updated : 7th Mar 2025 01:48 GMT
Our 2024 Champions
Our 2024 Champions
Last updated : 4th Jan 2025 11:27 GMT
Cedric Young Ladder 2024

This years competition ran on Wednesdays from 2 October to 18 December 18 2024 with the best 8 of 11 scores recorded. The winner of the Trophy was Stuart Norris. In the handicap section the winner was Duncan Ault.

Full details on the Competitions page.

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Handicapped

Last updated : 25th Dec 2024 13:14 GMT
Jeff Smith - Winner of Dimmie Fleming Award from the EBU

Many Congratulations to Jeff Smith, who was presented with the prestigious Dimmie Fleming Award at the LCBA Congress last weekend from the EBU's Jonathan Lillycrop. 

The Award is named after Dimmie Fleming, who for almost 20 years ran the EBU from her home as its Secretary, earning her the fond title of "Mrs Bridge".  The award in her honour recognises people who have worked hard to promote and encourage bridge in their area.   Jeff Smith is a worthy winner, having served for many years on the Lancashire (LCBA Board) as well as being the Competitions Director at Bolton Bridge Club and a promoter and supporter of bridge in the North West and nationally.  A quiet man, and very competent bridge player, Jeff was instrumental in ensuring Bolton and other clubs were able to smoothly and swiftly move to operating Online Bridge when the Covid pandemic forced all Clubs to close.      

Last updated : 22nd Nov 2024 17:23 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 24 Jun Anthony
Fri 27 Jun Jeff
Tue 1 Jul Jeff
Fri 4 Jul Stephen
Tue 8 Jul Anthony
Fri 12 Jul Jeff
Tue 15 Jul Brian
Fri 18 Jul Stephen
Tue 22 Jul Anthony
Fri 25 Jul Jeff
Tue 29 Jul Stephen
Fri 1 Aug Stephen
Tue 5 Aug Brian
Fri 8 Aug Stephen
Tue 12 Aug Anthony
Fri 15 Aug Jeff
Tue 19 Aug Stephen
Fri 22 Aug Jeff
Tue 26 Aug Anthony
Fri 29 Aug Stephen
Tue 2 Sep Stephen
Fri 5 Sep Jeff
Tue 9 Sep Anthony
Fri 12 Sep Stephen
Tue 16 Sep Jeff
Fri 19 Sep Stephen
Tue 23 Sep Anthony
Fri 26 Sep Jeff
Tue 30 Sep Stephen

 

2025 DRAFT COMPETITIONS CALENDAR
Austin Barnes Ladder Mon 3 Feb - Mon 14 Apr
Individual Wed 5 March
Championship Pairs Sat 5 Apr 2pm
Mixed Wed 7 May
Mens & Ladies Pairs Wed 4 Jun
Paul Evans Memorial Swiss Pairs Tue 8 July
Cedric Young Ladder Wed 1 Oct to 17 Dec
Glaister Cup Mon 10 Nov
Tyldesley Trophy Wed 26 Nov

 

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