Thank you everyone who attended - and all those sending best wishes too - it's always a Team effort from PPC . And of course we had a great time, everyone enjoying it when any our players had a good round, and everyone commiserating, with those who didn't do so well on any session, we've all been there!

The whole event was well organised, in spite of a few challenges thrown in at the last moment, you'll hear about those I'm sure - but Ros and her merry band adapted admirably.The hotel and staff were really attentive and pleasant to deal with, and the food was excellent for such a function. It was a lovely company with everyone entering into the spirit of a friendly congress, and as usual our PPC gang, were great company and we all had fun meeting up, some for the first time face to face and others for maybe the 3rd time! It's just so great to have time to sit around face to face and have a chat and a laugh

Here's a link to the results for the 3 sessions. SBU SOUTH CONGRESS RESULTS. To look at the hands and comparative results click on the Traveller button.

Although we didnt really realise it in advance this event was a move up for from the original Meet & Play events. So what was different? Well, there were a number of more experienced pairs playing in the event. Some were teachers who had students playing and some were local experienced club players. That meant some bidding was different from what you are used to, but that's what happens in bridge, some people play slightly different systems. I'm sure these players happily explained their system if a question was raised and the main point was that all of these players appreciated it was a friendly competition and it was about taking part rather than winning. So it did make the bridge a bit more testing for everyone but that's no bad thing. It's life !  So we were all even more pleased that Margaret, Ann, Eileen ad Dave were 3rd in the Team event on the Saturday afternoon, and Dave and Anne were 3rd in the Swiss Pairs on the last day. Congratulations to them, and to all who took part so well.

PLAYING BRIDGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK - OUR 1st CONTRIBUTION

It's a FINE NIGHT for BRIDGE - OPEN to ALL

WHEN? On MONDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2024  6.45 pm to 9.00 pm.

Join us online for a FUN Session of DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Let's get together to raise lots of fund for this great Charity we all depend on.

It's FREE to join the session but BEWARE! You may be FINED for the Contract you bid... for your Lead.... for Making your Contract... or for Faiing to Make your Contract! Fines will be capped at maximum of £5.00 per player, but the Purple Page Club will make a contribution equal to the Total of All Players Fines, so your contribution to Cancer Research UK will be worth double.

WHERE? It's whereever YOU ARE! It's Online, using REALBRIDGE. If you've never played on RealBridge before you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy and sociable it is. Take this chance to give it a try!

Here's how easy it is to join - just click here: SAMPLE LINK FOR a FINE NIGHT for BRIDGE. Enter your name and press LOG IN. You do NOT need and ID number and the Session Key has already been entered for you. (This sample link will be replaced by the correct link the week before the event.)

Further details will be available nearer the time but if you have ay questions just contact Grace on 07801 065221 or grace.northlodge@gmail.com

PLAYING BRIDGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK - OUR 2nd CONTRIBUTION

SHARING THE FUN OF BRIDGE - A TASTER SESSION, with a DIFFERENCE

TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2024 6.45 pm TO 8.30 pm

We're offering the chance for anyone who hasn't played duplicate bridge before  to come along and be partnered by one of our club players to take part in a taster evening of MiniBridge. It will be ONLINE using REALBRIDGE, and a fully hands on session.

So if you have a partner, friend or colleague who's ever said, What is it about bridge? or I don't really understand Bridge then maybe it's time to give them the chance to have a go. The idea is just to let people know what bridge is about and why it fascinates us. There's no expectation of these friends committing themselves to learn bridge  - it's just a 1 night occasion to give non players a feel for what we get up to.

There will be no charges for taking part on the evening, but we want it to raise funds so the Purple Page Club will donate £4 per player attending to Cancer Research UK.

Again more information nearer the time, just put the date in your diary.

The full results for the Hugh Kelsey com petition are below. They are not provided in a very good format, and there are some errors incorporated (Sorry Doug Driver you don't seem to have played!). there ar ealso pairs included who don't count as they were not eligible so it's not vey accurate I'm afraid but at lest it gves you some idea how eveyone got on.

The esults always change massively when they are incorporated into a larger field but every one of our pairs did exceptionally well, with all achieving %ges between 62 and 42 - no mean feat - Well Done to All.

LINK TO OUR HEAT RESULTS 

CONGRATULATIONS TO JACQUI AND MARGUERITE for TOPPING OUR HEAT

HUGH KELSEY 2024 FULL RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO SANDY AND JACQUI, AND WILL AND ELEANOR FOR GREAT %AGES OF 62.4 AND 60.68 IN THE FULL COMPETITION.

Below are the Links to enable you to take part in your Zoom Class and then your RealBridge Practice Session:

To get access to your class, simply click on the BLUE ZOOM CLASS LINK for that class.

After the class, to access the card play sessions, just click on the GREEN/YELLOW RB LINK, enter your name only, and Log in

For any of the Assisted Play or Gentle Duplicate sessions just click on the GREEN/YELLOW RB LINK for the appropriate session

DAY	TIME	SESSION NAME	CLASS ZOOM	PLAY LINK
MONDAYS	19.00-21.00	GENTLE DUPLICATE
TUESDAY	19.00-21.00	GROUP D: CLASS
	19.00-21.00	GROUP C: CLASS
WEDNESDAYS	10.30-12.30	GROUP A: CLASS
	19.00-21.00	GROUP B: CLASS
THURSDAYS	19.00-21.00	ASSISTED PLAY
SUN-SAT	24/7	PPC LOUNGE (as long as you want)

ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Members have ACCESS to our PURPLE PAGE CLUB LOUNGE, where you can play bridge with your fellow students. Use WhatsApp to set up sessions, or email each other (you can do that via the Member area)