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

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

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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.

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)

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

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.

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% 

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

The inaugural Paul Evans Swiss Pairs was held on the 8th July 2025. 54 players enjoyed brunch followed by a 5 round Swiss Pairs. The winners were B Perry/S Fanning and L Hitchen/D Fairweather, with L Wilson/A Whittam and B Frew/A Hurst 2nd=. It is hoped this will become a regular annual event.

We will be running Fire Drills in the next few weeks on:

Monday 8 Sep, Tuesday 16 Sep, Wednesday 24 Sep and Thursday 2 Oct

The main objective is to ensure occupants can evacuate a building quickly and safely by practicing exit routes and procedures, reducing panic, and improving response times during a real emergency. They also serve to test the effectiveness of our fire safety systems and evacuation plans, identify potential hazards or obstacles, and help us meet legal and regulatory requirements for fire safety.

The TD on each session will be responsible for evacuation, head count and record.
The exit procedure is posted in each room and the assembly point is at the bottom of the main car park (big green sign).

An LCBA Relaxed Pairs event funded by LCBA was held by Oliver Cowan at St Annes BC on Sunday 12 October 2025. Entries were full with 16 tables and there was a lovely atmosphere at this event which was intended for learners and non expert players. Congratulations to the NS winners Linda Hitchen & Deb Fairweather, NS 3rd Doreen Seddon & Rosemary Coffey  and EW 4th Ken Hardman & Diane Abbott.

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 !!