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| Last updated : 16th Apr 2025 07:39 BST |
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| Last updated : 16th Apr 2025 07:37 BST |
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| An invitation from Perth Bridge Club |
Perth Bridge Club invite all local Bronze players to play for the above, new, pairs trophy.
The event will be played at Perth Bridge Club, King Street, Perth commencing at 6.45pm each Monday night.
Running from Monday 5th May, for six Monday evenings until 9th June, the pair with the best four aggregate scores, will win this new trophy.
Specifically targeted at beginner to intermediate level, we hope to attract players from all local clubs.
Standard table money of £4.00 per person, per night, will apply.
This is designed to be a good fun but competitive competition.
Please communicate your interest in advance by emailing perthbridgeclub@gmail.com
Emailing in advance makes setting up the event, and scoring, much easier (albeit we will welcome pairs who just turn up on the evening).
There is no compunction to play each week but you need to play for 4 of the 6 weeks to be eligible to win!
If you have any questions, please email perthbridgeclub@gmail.com
Jim Mathieson
PBC Board
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| Last updated : 16th Apr 2025 07:15 BST |
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| The 2025 Spoons charity is SCAA again! |
After a poll of Spoons players, the majority voted to give all 2025 profit to SCAA for another year.
We are delighted to support Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance in 2025 with our main event- Dunkeld and Birnam CaféBridge Day on Tuesday 21st October and any other ‘Days of Bridge’ that the Spoons gang set up throughout the year. Tap here for the SCAA website.
A bit about SCAA….
At Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), our mission is simple: to ensure that no one in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help can’t get there in time.
As the nation's only charity air ambulance, SCAA plays a crucial role in responding to life-threatening accidents and medical emergencies across Scotland. Our highly skilled and experienced crew of paramedics and pilots operate from two helicopter air ambulances and two rapid response vehicles from bases in Perth and Aberdeen.
Whether it’s a serious accident, a medical emergency, or a trauma incident, SCAA is there to provide fast, expert care before delivering patients to hospitals across the country.
Our life-saving service is especially vital in Scotland’s most remote and rural areas. In many cases, receiving medical care within the first hour — the "Golden Hour" — is the difference between life and death. SCAA’s ability to reach those in need, no matter how far, ensures that critical time isn’t lost. When lives are at risk, every second matters, and SCAA’s fast response can greatly increase a patient's chances of survival and full recovery.
We work in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) as part of Scotland’s emergency response network, covering over 30,000 square miles. Whether in the cities or the highlands, SCAA’s air ambulance service is there when people need it most.
But we can’t do it alone. As a charity air ambulance, SCAA is entirely funded by the generosity of the Scottish public. Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to save lives across the country. Every donation helps keep us flying, responding to emergencies, and making sure help is always within reach.
Help SCAA save lives—because when it comes to emergencies, every second counts.
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| Last updated : 19th Feb 2025 15:09 GMT |
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| WELL DONE CAROL! 2024 The Bob Ross Individual Competition |
The ‘24 Spoons Individual Competition.
Carol Bisset has won the Bob Ross Cup 2024, a stunning silver cup, presented for the first time by Bob’s partner Mary Little, in his memory.
P.S see ‘Show Your Hand’ for the interesting interview with Carol
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| Last updated : 3rd Feb 2025 14:06 GMT |
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| The Thea Teale Best Novice Pair |
Congratulations to Spoons player Jill Hobhouse and her partner Rachel Bell who were the best novice pair at a National competition for bronze players.
Seven heats were held throughout Scotland. Jill and Rachel came top overall at their level. Very well done to them!
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| Last updated : 18th Jan 2025 09:56 GMT |
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| Festival of Bridge 2024 |
Funds raised by Spoons during the Nationwide Festival of Bridge week totalled £1010. From a collection on Monday 9th September at our normal Wetherspoons session but mainly from The Hairy Coo Swiss Teams Tournament at BirnamArts on Sunday 15th September.
Thanks to all who contributed.
This has now been handed over to Cancer Research UK. The target set by the Scottish Bridge Union was £10,000. This has been surpassed now and is increasing daily. WELL DONE to all the Scottish bridgers who joined in.
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/festival-of-bridge-scotland
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| Last updated : 18th Jan 2025 09:56 GMT |
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| £3000 for SCAA! |
The big cheque handover, at Scone airfield. Frances Morgan, Catherine Robertson, Charlie Smith and Mark Lincoln went to present the cheque to SCAA, but the helicopter was called out on a rescue as they were posing!
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| Last updated : 18th Jan 2025 09:41 GMT |
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| 2024 £3,000 to SCAA and £1010 to CRUK |
In 2024
Spoons raised a fabulous £3000 for SCCA, this includes the surplus income from the CaféBridge day and raffles at our other 3 BridgeDays during the year.
Spoons also gave £1010 to CRUK, surplus income from the Swiss Teams, as part of the Festival of Bridge.
A summary of our accounts to date can be seen here. Tap.
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| Last updated : 7th Nov 2024 10:14 GMT |
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| Email from Shuna Re 2024 fundraising results |
Dear All,
Dunkeld CaféBridge Day 2024
A very big thank you to all who participated and helped, including the venues and Cycling without Age, to support our nominated charity, the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance https://www.scaa.org.uk/. Please do pass this onto your partner as I do not have all the email addresses for partners.
We raised a fabulous £3000 for SCCA, this includes fundraising at our other 3 events during the year. A great result, thank you to all.
Congratulations to the prize winners. Results lots of photos are on our website Bridgedays and BriAn bridge websites
https://www.bridgewebs.com/bridgedays/. Results tab
https://www.brianbridge.net/prodchooser/. Past CaféBridge events tab
I know that we have just finished this years event but we have a date for next year.Save the date - next years CaféBridge day will be on Tuesday 21st October 2025. The booking will be on BriAnbridge website https://www.brianbridge.net/cafe/ and will go live from early May 2025.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Thank you again from us all and happy bridging over the next year!
Best wishes,
Shuna
Shuna Colville
07791-845707
On behalf of the Spoons Team
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| Last updated : 7th Nov 2024 08:30 GMT |
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| The 2024 Hairy Coo Swiss Champions! |
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The winners! The Cateran Rustlers, Spoons players Karen and Kerr Noble with Liz Grant from PBC captained by Spoons Dinah Scott! Well done!
The Cowgate Clan from Dundee were runners up with 76 victory points. Earl McGregor, Nicki Traynor, Helen Wood and Steven Funai.
Back in Wetherspoons, on Monday, The Rustlers, wearing the forgotten horns, with Joan standing in for Liz!
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| Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 15:10 GMT |
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The early birds have to shuffle and deal. Getting prepped for our Festival of Bridge Monday mental gym session. Snapped by Jill Hobhouse.
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| Last updated : 19th Sep 2024 22:17 BST |
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| Winners at Spoons’ 3rd BridgeDay for SCAA |
Winners EW Brenda Leith and Isobel Forrester
Winners NS Deannie and Angus McMaster with TD David McLeod
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| Last updated : 15th Sep 2024 21:36 BST |
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| Spoons Charity for 2024 |
After a poll amongst all the regular players, it has been decided…..
Our Spoons charity for 2024 will be Scottish Charity Air Ambulance.
Charitable company registered in Scotland SC384396 OSCR registration number SC041845
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| Last updated : 21st Jun 2024 08:45 BST |
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| BirnamArts Day- an over view from our Tournament Director |
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”Another successful day's bridge at Birnam Arts on Wednesday 22 May.
We had 10 tables and played 30 boards.
There were just a few slam hands to note.
On board 4 7D, 7S and 7NT were there for the taking by E/W. No one bid a grand but Margaret Telford/Sheena Dunn and Sean Malone/Margaret Sinclair both found 6S Everyone was in spades and all made 13 tricks. Margaret and Sheena also came first overall East/West with a creditable 62.59.%
On board 9 there were small slams on in clubs, hearts, spades and no-trumps. Only Deannie & Angus McMaster found the 6NT - well bid them. (Sadly Miriam & I settled for measly 3NT).
On board 21Small slams in clubs and diamonds were on for North/South. Well done Carol Bisset and Linda Main for getting to 6C’s on a combined 27 count.
Derek Brown and Pricilla Collier from Perth were first North/South with 61.71%.”
Derek French
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| Last updated : 21st Jun 2024 08:19 BST |
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| Top teams! |
Our first foray into TEAMS!
results and boards and analysis all now up on Results,
Well done everyone.
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| Last updated : 21st Jun 2024 08:14 BST |
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| A DAY OF BRIDGE at BIRNAMARTS! |
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Winners N/S were Paula Fuge and David Deards from Perth . Runners up Valerie Lacey and Linda Conway from Dundee.
Winner E/W were Margaret Telford and Sheena Dunn. Runners up Deannie and Angus McMaster from Inverness.
A gang of 8 came from Inverness! Snapped above on the train home.
Results and analysis now up!
 Huge thanks to the Rev David McLeod who came over from Prestwick to TD the event.
Any profit from these BridgeDays will go, at the end of 2024, to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance https://www.scaa.org.uk (tap for more information) SC384396 OSCR registration SC041845
We welcome all levels of bridge player. Visitors are also welcome to join all of our tournaments and we will try to find a partner if required. BirnamArts provides excellent playing facilities. Tournaments are scored using interactive technology and results are displayed promptly.
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| Last updated : 21st Mar 2024 20:03 GMT |
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| A huge thank you to all involved |
Dunkeld CaféBridge Day
Hosted by Spoons
Directed and scored by Victor Lesk
This highly anticipated bridge event successfully delivered for a second time.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Photos HERE
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| Last updated : 24th Dec 2023 21:44 GMT |
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| Scottish CaféBridge Days |
The first ever Fair City of Perth CaféBridge afternoon was on Saturday 19th August. The winners were top Dundee players Helen Wood and Earl McGregor. 112 players played 28 boards! The biggest Scottish CaféBridge yet!
Now fully booked, the fifth Plockton CaféBridge day is on Thursday 26th October. Five venues. Great hospitality from Kyle of Lochalsh Bridge Club. In aid of the Skye social enterprise charity- the amazing Rag Tag and Textile-making things better since 2003. http://www.ragtagskye.org
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| Last updated : 25th Oct 2023 00:28 BST |
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| A third 2023 Day of Bridge at BirnamArts Monday 18th September |
BirnamArts welcomed us back for a third 2023 day of good bridge, food and banter on Monday 18th September.
The day’s profit and the raffle, both in aid of Alzheimer Scotland, made over £300.
Results now up.
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| Last updated : 25th Oct 2023 00:18 BST |
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| £2036 to Macmillan Cancer Support from the Dunkeld CaféBridge Day |
The GRAND total raised for Macmillan Cancer Support from the CaféBridge Day and the raffles at the three days in BirnamArts and at the CaféBridge Day-is £2036.
At the CaféBridge Day, 106 players played 27 games throughout Dunkeld.
Huge thanks to all who came and played. To the venues for setting aside tables. And particularly big thank you to our visiting
TD and Scorer Victor Lesk who raced up and down the village and all the results were in by 4.30. WHAT A TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR! Just amazing!
Please add any photos to the joint Plockton/Dunkeld album https://photos.app.goo.gl/gdARRhdPhWbwrgjj9
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| Last updated : 19th Jan 2023 17:16 GMT |
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| Christmas Jumper Pairs |
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| Last updated : 19th Jan 2023 16:02 GMT |
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| 2022 Days of Bridge 1,2 and 3 at BirnamArts £££ |
The first Day of Bridge using BriAnBridge scoring on smart phones on Monday 23rd May had 7 tables playing and made £165 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The second one on 11th July had 36 players and made £215 for the charity.
And the third one, which was postponed, took place on Monday 26th September with 7 full tables again. Making £291 to be banked for Macmillan.
So a grand total of £671 made by Carol Bisset and Vivien Phillips by running a raffle with donations. Well done those Macmillan fundraisers!
In the interests of transparency….
Players paid £16 each for each tournament and the catering was £13 pp.
The profit of £176 from the 3 Days paid for the prizes and has bought the scoring credits, flyers, stickers, balloons and other jolly necessities to help get the Dunkeld CaféBridge Day set up.
We’re sorted now and ready to go on Thursday 27th October.
Looking forward to seeing you all then!
Thanks to all who participated.
Huge thanks to BirnamArts too for great hospitality and catering.
It was fun!
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| Last updated : 27th Sep 2022 12:36 BST |
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| THE SECOND MacMillan BRIDGEDAY winners |
The winners- Bob Ross and Fiona Harris.
The Runners Up Gill and Douglas Gordon
36 players played 27 pre dealt boards, 9 rounds of 3 boards, scoring on mobile phones- all successfully completed.
Raffle and donations in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support came to £215. They thank all. Any profit from the day will go towards the setting up of the big MacMillan CaféBridge day on Thursday 27th October in Dunkeld.
The Trophies, the Winners for the top % pair and the Runners Up were the top pair the other way.
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| Last updated : 27th Sep 2022 09:15 BST |
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| A good Day at BirnamArts |
 TOPS!
The results are up in 'Results'. Some snaps are in 'Gallery'.
Well done to Derek French and Mary Little, came tops EW and won a £30 voucher for lunch at BirnamArts.
Very well done to two of the Inverness visitors, Margaret Telford and Janet Appleton, tops NS, who won the star prize- a one hour bidding partnership lesson with Professional Mark Lincoln. Bridgepro.co.uk
There was an award for closest to 50%, for perfect equilibrium, two free passes for a session with Perth Bridge Club, one Tuesday evening this summer. That was won by Juliet Vivers and Debbie Butler for hitting the 50 mark exactly.
Plus a few Terry's chocolate oranges were presented for generosity.....
Thanks to all who came and all who contributed to the success of the day.
BriAnbridge scoring worked awesomely. Thanks to Victor Lesk's support.
BirnamArts catering was excellent.
£165 was made from the raffle for MacMillan Cancer Support.
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| Last updated : 9th Jul 2022 07:33 BST |
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