Taking part in any competition is a great way to broaden your Bridge experience for players at all levels either at the table or online.

The National One Day Online Green Point event is being hosted on Real Bridge on January 26th. Good luck to Pauline and John Dignan who are taking part in this, and to everyone else taking part in any competition.

Just a quick reminder that the closing date for the Pairs League is coming up soon on January 19th, this is a friendly event played over 5 nights during the next few months.

We would also like to draw your attention to the Wilde Cup on February 25th in the afternoon at the County club, this is aimed for lower ranked players (NGS8 or below) and the cup has been held by several Bradgate teams in the past so please think about giving it a go.

Please also look at the websites and David Pollard’s email for forthcoming competition events. Remember the saying “you have to be in it, to win it” and even if you don’t win, hopefully you will enjoy taking part.

If this cold weather is making your thoughts turn to holidays, here are a few ideas for you. Anne Wright works as a host for First for Bridge and she will be with them in Malta in February, Majorca in March and Turkey in November. If you are interested in any of these or other holidays abroad or in England, please ask Anne for a brochure. Anne is also hosting (and Steve directing) for the County Bridge club holiday in March (10th-14th) at Mackeney Hall, just north of Derby. There are still a few places left and Bradgate players would be very welcome. See the County Bridge club for details.

Thank you for everyone who has suggested topics for this quick news update and please keep the suggestions coming.

Congratulations to those memebers who have acheived a masterpoint promotion.

6 Star Premier Tourmater Master

Azam Khan

2 Star Master

Gail Tillen

Club Master

Angela Fielding

County Master

Andy Sathertwaite

District Master

James Thornton

Happy New Year to you all and hope 2025 is a wonderful twelve months for everyone.

Penny Hodgson and Caroline Connor would like to introduce ourselves as the new Roving Reporters for the Bradgate Bridge club.

We would like you to tell us about the Bridge holidays you enjoy or recommend at home or abroad. It would also be nice to hear from any of our newer student members who are coming up through the classes and beginning to join the tables. Let us know about  your successes (or otherwise!) at the many Bridge events that some of you take part in, either online or in person.

It is not just bridge news that we would like to hear. Maybe you have made a notable achievement in another field that you would like to share with members or celebrated a newsworthy birthday or anniversary. This is your opportunity to send your news to the club so that we all get to know each other a bit better during the coming year as the club continues to thrive and grow.

You can contact us either in person at the Club or via email.

We'd like give a big thank you to the dedicated team of teachers and buddies who make our teaching classes possible.

Also, congratulations to our member Lucy Pathan and her husband Dick for winning the LCBA’s Hyman Crammer Trophy, (representing County), and congratulations to Anne Wright and Philip Harrison, and Gary Jones and Margaret Butterworth for being in the top half of the competition for Bradgate.

Congratulations to Mike Deakin and Paul Statham, who achieved an entry in 70% Club on Wednesday 4th December with 71.93%. This was a good start for them in the Wednesday Winter Pairs.

Full Results

Congratulations to Anne Wright and Steve Wright, who won Bradgate Plate which is the best three out of four scores in November of a Monday evening.

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Monica Lucas has been awarded Honorary membership as the inaugural member of the Centurion Club.

The following people have been re-elected upopposed to the committee for a three-year term.

• Mike Ayers (Treasurer)
• Steve Wright (Tournament Secretary)
• Val Rees (Social Secretary)
• Peter Wells (Committee member)
• Jim Wilkinson (Committee member)

Congratulations to Audrey Mount and Mary Johnson, who achieved an entry in 70% Club on Wednesday 23rd October with a whopping 76%.

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Congratulations to Anne Morris and Lucy Pathan, who beat Phil Anstock and Steve Clark in the final of the Chicago Knockout competition.

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Congratulations to Peter Wells and Anne Morris, who won Thompson Trophy which is the handicapped pairs.

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Congratulations to Jim Wilkinson, John Dignan, Val Rees and Pauline Dignan, who won the Jubilee Teams.

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Congratulations to Richard Rees and Phil Harrison, who came second in Nottinghamshire Green Point Swiss Pairs.

They won six out of seven matches, including one against the eventual winners.

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Congratulations to Anne Morris and Pauline Dignan, who achieved an entry in 70% Club on Wednesday 18th September with 72.73%.

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Congratulations to those memebers who have acheived a masterpoint promotion.

Regional Master

Phil Harrison

Susie Perrett

Master

Graham Kendal

Debbie Pullen

Judy Simpson

Local Master

Jill Hughes

Congratulations to John Bee and Gerry Bucciero, who won Hercock Summer Trophy competition (best four out of ten weeks).

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Congratulations to Judith Simpson and Mark Wiggins, who won Wednesday Summer Pairs competition.

Also, well done to Debbie Pullen and Graham Kendal, who won the Wednesday Summer Pairs (9-High).

Summer Pairs - Full Results | Summer Pairs (9-High) - Full Results

Congratulations to those memeber who have acheived a masterpoint promotion.

Area Master

Annette Love

Club Master

Yogesh Shah

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our treasurer and much valued club member, David Twells, passed away on Sunday evening. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

The funeral will be 11am Thursday 15th August at Loughborough Crematorium, followed by a Wake at the White Horse in Birstall. No flowers thank you.

Congratulations to Sally Harris who has joined our growing band of nonagenarians.

Thanks to Vicki McCoy for making cakes for celebrating this on Wednesday.