| Bernard Swinson |
We are sorry to hear of the death of Bernard Swinson, aged 81, who died on the 3rd July 2021 in Pendleside Hospice.
He joined the Club in 2011 partnering Doug Boyd with whom he won the Newcomers Trophy twice. He also won the Seeded Pairs Event with Brian Irlam.
He was a gentle and friendly man and it was sad not to see him at the Club in recent times.
Let us all please take time to remember him.
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| Cynthia Ramsey |
We are sorry to hear of the death of Cynthia Ramsey, aged 86.
Cynthia had been in the Royal Blackburn Hospital for a short time and died there on Tuesday 27th July.
She had been a member of the Club for many years, a lovely lady who will be missed by all her friends.
Let us all please take time to remember her.
Her funeral is on Friday 20th August at Burnley Crematorium at 11.30am.
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| Beginners' Lessons 2021 |
Do you know anyone who'd like to learn to play bridge?
John Ashton will be starting a class for beginners on Wednesday 8 September, 10.15 - 12.30. The first term will run until December 2021.
The Club offers 2 free taster sessions before any payment is due - a great opportunity for your friends and family to see if they'd like to learn the wonderful game.
Please spread the word! For more information, email the Club at brierfieldbridgeclub@gmail.com
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| Club Reopening |
We are delighted to announce that the Club will reopen on Monday 9th August.
It was great to see so many of you at the Open Day on Saturday 31st July and we look forward to seeing you playing at the Club very soon.
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| EBU Summer Meeting |
It's not too late to enter the Summer Meeting
The EBU's Summer Meeting is taking place 6th - 15th August, in Eastbourne. See further details below. If you can't make it to Eastbourne, there are opportunities to join in some events online.
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| Random Teams Night |
For the time being the Random Teams event on the first Tuesday of each month has been suspended.
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| Laws and Ethics |
Members will be pleased to know that the EBU has the power to suspend a member where they find sufficient evidence of unfair or dishonest play. Over recent months there have been several instances where it has been proved that online players have had knowledge of some aspects of each other’s hands obtained by illicit communication with each other. The disciplinary action taken has resulted in suspension of EBU membership for periods of up to 5 years.
There’s more information here.
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| New Member Applications |
We have recently approved an application for membership.
You'll find details on the 'Information for Members' page in the Members Only section.
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| 2021 Subscriptions |
The Committee has decided to waive members subscriptions for 2021.
They will be increased to £15pa from 2022.
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| RealBridge Sessions |
RealBridge is the nearest thing to face-to-face bridge you can get, without actually being in the same room as the other players round your table. It incorporates video and voice, so the 4 players can see and talk to each other. We're now offering 3 sessions per week on RealBridge (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning and Friday evening).
If you’re wondering whether you’ll be able to use RealBridge on your device, click HERE.
We've produced a Guide to Best Practice which you'll find useful.
The RealBridge website offers excellent guidance, a blow by blow description of the features of RealBridge and how to use them. It is well worth your time to go and have a look. Go to the RealBridge website, and click on Players, Player Guide. It is all beautifully and clearly presented, with screenshot illustrations. are also on RealBridge.
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| EBU Top Clubs 2019 - 2020 |
The EBU has announced that Brierfield Bridge Club is now the 12th best attended in the country. Up 2 places from last year and, for the first time, the best attended club in Lancashire.
With thanks to all our players for your continuing support.
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