| Members News |
 If you have any news of Braunton Bridge Club or its members for this page please get in touch via the link at the bottom of the Home Page
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| Last updated : 6th Oct 2016 09:06 GMT |
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| Ladies' & Gentlemen's Pairs |
19th June 2019
Ladies' Pairs
Congratulations to Jane & Jan who won the Ladies' Pairs competition with 61.25%. In second place, with 59.17% were Janet & Anne. Kate & Regina were third with 57.92%
Gentlemen's Pairs
The gent's pairs competition was very close. On the night there was a tie for first place with Peter & Roger and Paul & David both on 64.88% with Dickie & Terry in 3rd place with 59.38%. The top two pairs were separated on the basis of the boards they played against each other, giving Paul & David the silverware.
Congratulations to all!!!
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| Last updated : 3rd Aug 2019 17:47 GMT |
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| Latest Results |
 Swiss Teams 2019
Congratulations to Mary's team (Team 12) who won this year's Swiss teams by one point! They scored 78 VPs with four wins and one draw. There was a tie for second place with both Nicky's team (Team 10) and Jacqui's team (Team 7) on 77 VPs. Kate's team (Team 4) won the risers prize, scoring 28 VPs in their last two matches.
Well Done to all!
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| Last updated : 18th Jul 2019 07:25 GMT |
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| Trophy Winners 2018-2019 |
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| Margaret Curtis Charity Shield |
Peter Cresswell & Roger Gowland |
| League Teams Division 1 |
Nicky Sandom, Chris Bray, Alison Pollok & Ian Hamilton |
| League Teams Division 2 |
Brenda Martin, Gill Rogers, John Sach & Regina Thomas |
| Ashcroft Shield (Singles) |
Roger Gowland |
| Eric Robertshaw Memorial Salver - Ladies |
Jane Keatley & Jan Ward |
| Eric Robertshaw Memorial Salver - Gentlemen |
Paul Hide & David Southcombe |
| Stanley Lane Memorial Salver (Swiss Teams) |
Mary & Steve Emmings, Catherine Crocker & Mike Dixon |
| Brenda Martin Handicap Trophy |
Liz Martin & Clive Redrup |
| Blackwell Cup (Master Points Champion) |
Chris Bray |
| League Championship Shield (Pairs Ladder) |
Dawn Hodgkinson & Roger Gowland |
| Pairs Championship Shield |
Sandra Robertshaw & David Meek |
Congratulations to all!! Trophies were presented at the Christmas Party on Saturday 14th December 2019.
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| Last updated : 1st May 2020 14:36 BST |
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| 2018 Promotions |
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Congratulations to the following members who were promoted in 2018.
Local Master - Janet Purdy
Club Master - Keith Morgan
Area Master- Alina Forde & Julie Bowskill
County Masters- Julie Rotchell & Jacqui Munns
Master - Kate Ross
Advanced Masters - Barbara Rennie, Jane Keatley & Linda Rafferty
1* Masters - Liz Martin, Jan Ward & Mike Dixon
Tournament Master - Ian Nunn
2* Tournament Master - Catherine Davey
4* Tournament Master - Michael Grimshire
2* Premier Master - Paul Hide
5* Premier Master - Regina Thomas
2* Regional Master - Chris Bray
3* Regional Master - Roger Luckham
4* Regional Master - John Boxall
4* Premier Regional Master - Stephen Rafferty
5* Premier Regional Master - Carmen Ruiz-Castell
For more information on Master Points and Promotions CLICK HERE
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| Last updated : 3rd Apr 2019 10:47 GMT |
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| Pairs Championship 2018 Result |
Final Week of the Pairs Championship
N/S winners were Peter & Roger with 64.17%, Kate & Regina were second with 61.88%.
E/W winners were Freda & Gill with 58.64% with Jan and Jane just behind them on 57.27%
Nicky & Chris were third N/S pair on the night but did enough to take the Pairs Championship with an average score of 63.25%. In second place were Peter & Roger with 62.13%.
CLICK HERE to see the final positions.
Well Done to all!
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| Last updated : 3rd Jan 2019 13:06 GMT |
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| Christmas Lunch & Trophy Presentation 2018 |
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Approximately fifty members sat down to a delicious lunch at the Braunton Bridge Club Xmas Party on Saturday 15th December which was held in the Georgeham Village Hall. Lunch was followed by the Trophy presentation and a few rounds of fun bridge.
Thanks to David M for his pre-lunch hospitality, David M & Nigel for providing the quizzes and Brenda and the Committee for organising the day.
CLICK HERE to see more pictures from the trophy presentation.
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| Last updated : 10th Jan 2019 11:51 GMT |
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| Swiss Teams 2018 |
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25th July 2018
Swiss Teams Competition - Stanley Lane Memorial Salver
Congratulations to Nicky's team (Team 2) who came first overall with an impressive 93 VPs having won all six of their matches.
Unfortunately as one of their team is a non-member they are ineligible to win the competition.
Elizabeth's team (Team 10) and John Sach's team (Team 8) tied for second place with 74 VPs. These two teams were separated on IMPs with Elizabeth's team taking the Stanley Lane Memorial Salver
The risers prize went to Mary's team (Team 12).
Well done to all!
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| Last updated : 1st Aug 2018 22:33 GMT |
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| Devon Air Ambulance Simultaneous Pairs Results |
17th January 2018 - Devon Air Ambulance Simultaneous Pairs
Congratulations to Nicky and Alison who came top on the night with 61.12%. In second place were Freda and Gill with 60.62% and in third place Mary & Steve with 57.6%.
Well Done!
Now that the full results from all participating clubs are in, congratulations to Freda and Gill, who were the top Braunton pair coming seventh out of 97 pairs with 61.48%.
For the full results CLICK HERE
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| Last updated : 24th Feb 2018 10:30 GMT |
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| Christmas Party & Trophy Presentation |
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On Saturday 16th December many members enjoyed our Christmas lunch at the Williams Arms. This was followed by fun Bridge and the trophy presentations back at the Christchurch Hall.
Brenda is pictured presenting the new Brenda Martin Handicap Cup to Anne Macallister and Grace Stevens. In total 21 members were winners throughout the 2016/17 season. For the full list of winners and prizes, see below.
For more photos from the trophy presentation CLICK HERE
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| Last updated : 18th Jan 2018 07:37 GMT |
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| Masterpoint Promotions in 2017 |
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The following members were promoted in 2017
5 Star Premier Regional Master John Sachs
1 Star Premier Regional Master Carmen Ruiz-Castell
3 Star Premier Masters Peter Cresswell & Richard Watkins
1 Star Premier Master Stephen Emmings-Francis & Paul Hide
3 Star Master Mary Emmings-Francis
1 Star Master Peter Squire
Advanced Master Anne Marten
Master Linda Rafferty
County Master Steve Munns
District Master Carolyn Page & Anne MacAllister
Area Master John Skinner, Peter Daly & Julie Rotchell
Local Master Betty Wakeford
Congratulations to all!
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| Last updated : 6th Jan 2018 14:50 GMT |
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| Trophy Winners for the 2016-2017 season |
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CHARITY CUP - March 8th 2017
Winners Roger Gowland & Stephen Rafferty, runners-up John Boxall & Roger Luckham
WINTER TEAMS 2016-17 Division 1
Winners Team 1 Nicky Sandom, Chris Bray, Glyn Chapman & Ian Hamilton
Runners-up Team 6 John Boxall, Roger Luckham, Carol Ritzen & Richard Watkins
WINTER TEAMS 2016-17 Division 2
Winners Team 2 Peter & Mari Squire, Chris Smith & Anne Marten
Runners-up Team 3 Kate Ross, Barbara Rennie, Dena Sells & Chris Taylor
ASHCROFT SHIELD Singles Champion
(Best three of four scores with different partners, February to May 2017)
Winner Nicky Sandom 61.95%
Runner-up Peter Cresswell 60.1%
ERIC ROBERTSHAW MEMORIAL SALVERS 7th June 2017
Ladies Pairs
Winners Alison Pollok & Nicky Sandom
Runners-up Mary Emmings-Francis & Jane Keatley
Gentlemen's Pairs
Winners Glyn Chapman & Denis Davey
Runners-up Stephen Rafferty & David Southcombe
BRENDA MARTIN HANDICAP CUP June 28th 2017
Winners Anne Macallister & Grace Stevens
Runners-up Diane & Alan Coulstock
STANLEY LANE MEMORIAL SALVER - Swiss Teams 26th July 2017
Winners Brent Wormald & Paul Hide with Mary & Stephen Emmings-Francis
Runners up Roger & Penny Gowland with Carmen Ruiz-Castell & David Southcombe
Risers Prize Kate Ross & Regina Thomas with Carolyn Page & Peter Daly
BLACKWELL CUP - Master Points Champion (September 2016 to August 2017)
Winner Nicky Sandom 1077 MPs
Runner up David Meek 827 MPs
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - Pairs Ladder - (December 2016 to November 2017)
Average % – minimum of 15 rounds of open pairs with same partner
Winners Elizabeth & Ian Nunn 55.71%
Runners-up Mary & Steve Emmings-Francis 55.29%
PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD (Best 3 of 4 scores with same partner Sept to Nov 2017)
Winners Carol Ritzen & Paul Hide
Runners up Freda Lane & Gill Rogers
WELL DONE TO ALL!!
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| Last updated : 25th Jan 2018 08:23 GMT |
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| Congratulations! |
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Congratulations to Sue who gave birth to Jessica Louise early on the evening of the 9th August 2017.
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| Last updated : 1st Sep 2017 11:21 GMT |
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| Swiss Teams July 2017 |
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Swiss Teams Results - That was close!
Congratulations to Brent's team who came first with 76 points. At the end of the evening both Penny's team and Nicky's team had 75 points.
As Nicky's team won the head to head between these two teams, they take second place.
The risers prize went to Regina's team who finished in 4th place with 65 points.
Well done to all!
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| Last updated : 8th Aug 2017 06:03 GMT |
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| Braunton Teams Results 2016/17 |
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CLICK HERE for the results of the Braunton Teams. Congratulations to the winners!
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| Last updated : 12th May 2017 12:52 GMT |
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| Ploenphit (Nicky) Phalasuk |
We have received the sad news that Nicky Phalasuk passed away in her sleep in December 2016. Many members will remember Nicky and her partner Tim Sharrock as regular summer visitors to Caen and Braunton Bridge Clubs.
Click here if you would like to read her Obituary.
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| Last updated : 27th Apr 2017 12:20 GMT |
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| Trophy Winners 2016 |
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All trophies (apart from the Charity Cup) were announced and presented at the last Bridge evening of 2016. Congratulations to all trophy winners.
WINTER TEAMS DIVISION 1 TROPHY WINNERS Elizabeth Nunn, Ian Nunn, Penny Gowland and Roger Gowland
WINTER TEAMS DIVISION 2 TROPHY WINNERS John Boxall, Roger Luckham, Carol Ritzen and Richard Watkins
ASHCROFT SHIELD - Singles Champion (Best 3 of 4 scores with different partners - ends May 2016)
1st - Roger Luckham with 63.63% Runner up - John Boxall with just over 61.25%
CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS SHIELD (Best 3 of 4 scores with same partner - ends last Wed in November 2016)
Winners - Roger Gowland and Stephen Rafferty with 62.78% Runners up - Catherine Davey and Denis Davey with 61.63%
BLACKWELL CUP - Master Points Champion (Ends last Wed in August 2016)
Winner - Sandra Robertshaw with 651 master points Runner up - David Meek 627 master points
ERIC ROBERTSHAW MEMORIAL SALVERS (June 2016)
Ladies' Pairs Winners - Sandra Robertshaw and Liz Martin with 63.54% Runners up - Jane Keatley and Jan Ward with 58.33%
Gentlemen's Pairs Winners - Colin Ralphs and David Purdey with 64.17% Runners up - Harry Anoyrkatis and Richard Watkins with 58.33%
STANLEY LANE MEMORIAL SALVER – Swiss Teams (July 2016)
Winners - Elizabeth Nunn, Ian Nunn, Jacqui Munns and Steve Munns Runners up - John Boxall, Roger Luckham, Dicky Wakeford and Carol Ritzen
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - Pairs Ladder (Average percentage score after a minimum of 15 rounds with the same partner - ends November 2016)
Winners - Nicky Sandom and Chris Bray with 59.70% Runners up - Peter Cresswell and Bill Waghorn with 59.36%
CHARITY CUP
Winners - Elizabeth Nunn and Ian Nunn with 60.19% Runners up - Peter Cresswell and Bill Waghorn 57.18%
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| Last updated : 27th Apr 2017 12:30 GMT |
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| Master Point Promotions in 2016 |
Premier Regional Master - Carmen Ruiz-Castell 5 Star Regional Master - Stephen Rafferty
4 Star Regional Master - Nicky Sandom 3 Star Regional Master - John Boxall
2 Star Regional Master - Peter Cresswell & Richard Watkins 4 Star Premier Tournament Master - Dennis Davey
1 Star Tournament Master - Freda Lane Tournament Master - Elizabeth Nunn
5 Star Master - Ian Hamilton 4 Star Master - Sandra Robertshaw & Mari Squire
Advanced Master - Paul Hide & Jan Ward Master - Jane Keatley & David Purdy
County Master - Lee Bristow & Ron Juniper District Master - Audrey Hill & Jacqui Munns
Area Master - John Skinner & Dickie Wakeford Club Master -Alina Forde
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| Last updated : 27th Apr 2017 12:24 GMT |
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| Swiss Teams 13th & 20th July 2016 |
The results of the Swiss Teams Competition are as follows -
Winners -
Team 8 Elizabeth & Ian Nunn, Jacqui & Steve Munns
Runners Up -
Team 4 Dicky Wakeford, Carol Ritzen, Roger Luckham & John Boxall
Risers Prize -
Team 7 Michael & Jen Grimshire, Gill Rogers & Freda Lane
Congratulations to all and Many Thanks to Michael for sorting out the maths!
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| Last updated : 20th Mar 2017 17:09 GMT |
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| Summer Party at Georgeham 4th June 2016 |
 The Braunton Bridge Club Summer Party was held at the Georgeham Village Hall on Saturday 4th June 2016.
The day began with champagne on the patio courtesy of our Chair David Meek, followed by a delicious lunch prepared by the 'Tea by the Taw' caterers.
This was followed by an afternoon of friendly bridge. At tea, Brenda was presented with a beautiful cake, made by Catherine Davey, to celebrate her 80th birthday.
Thanks to David and the Committee for making the day such a success.
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| Last updated : 12th Jul 2016 06:16 GMT |
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| Graphic Cup Swiss Teams 8th May 2016 |
As usual this event coincided with the hottest day of the year so far!!
Despite that, it was well attended, with twelve teams competing and an enjoyable day was had by all.
Click here for more info and the results from the Devon Bridge Website.
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| Last updated : 11th May 2016 08:42 GMT |
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| Charity Bridge Day and Lunch at Hall |
 On Sunday 17th April, members from Braunton and beyond gathered at Hall, Bishop’s Tawton for a curry lunch followed by friendly duplicate bridge.
The event was held at Hall by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Michael Campbell-Lamerton and raised almost £1000 for the British Red Cross. Many thanks to Mikie and Clare for their hospitality, to the Red Cross volunteers for a lovely lunch and to Carol Ritzen for her hard work organising and scoring the bridge.
The bridge was won by Jen and Michael Grimshire (N/S) and Ann and Terry Yearsley (E/W) pictured with Carol in the impressive Great Hall.
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| Last updated : 12th Jul 2016 06:12 GMT |
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| Charity Bridge Event at Georgeham |
 Brenda Martin our chair hosted this years Charity Bridge Event in aid of Cancer Research UK at Georgeham Village Hall on Saturday 19th March 2016. Thirteen teams of four attended the event which was a great success and raised an impressive £1151.
Thanks to David Meek for the champagne and his hospitality which started the day off. Thanks to Joyce Vale for the lovely lunch, prepared and served by her and volunteers from Cancer Research UK. Thanks to Brenda for organising the event and to all who attended for genorously buying raffle tickets and auction items.
The Bridge was won by David and Andrea Davis with Michael and Jen Grimshire, pictured here with the Trophy. Well done!
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| Last updated : 21st Apr 2016 07:58 GMT |
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| Charity Shield |
On the 9th March 2016, ten and a half tables contested the last Charity Shield to be sponsored by Margaret Curtis. Margaret is pictured with this year's winners, Elizabeth and Ian Nunn.
Margaret has been sponsoring the event for twenty years, presenting the winners with a present and making shortbread for everyone.
The Braunton Bridge Club committee are going to continue the event. Members are asked to suggest charities the event on board and there will be a vote at the AGM in May.
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| Last updated : 7th Jun 2016 06:13 GMT |
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