Clare Bridge Club, Clare, Suffolk, UK

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Some forthcoming events you might not want to miss!

Gentle Duplicate: Lavenham Village Hall, Fridays at 1:15 for 1:30
Next session 10th February

Note that there is no session on 3rd February when the Andrew Robson masterclass will be held.

Andrew Robson masterclasses:

3 Feb 2023

Bridge Events in Suffolk

Have a look at:

SCBA calendar 2023

See below for details of:

Bury St Edmunds Swiss Pairs
Suffolk Online Teams League

Bury St Edmunds Swiss Pairs

Suffolk Online Teams League

This is an invitation to all Suffolk players to play teams bridge on line in the popular Suffolk On Line Teams League.

All experience levels are welcome, from beginner / intermediate players to county level. Teams are placed in a division suitable for their experience levels. You don’t have to have played teams bridge before. Those trying it out for the first time have really enjoyed it.

If you have a team of four players and would like to play in the League you will be welcome. Bridge teachers are welcome to play in a team with 3 of their pupils. If there are pairs who don’t have team mates we will do our best to try to match you with other pairs of similar experience levels in a similar position.

Please contact Malcolm Pryor, the League organiser, via mhpryor@btinternet.com

Partner finder

Unfortunately, we are currently not able to provide a Partner Finder service.

~~If you would like help to find a partner please click on the title above.~~

Cross Imps Scoring

Here is an explanation of Cross Imps scoring that we hope you will find helpfull

Pages viewed in 2023

Clare Bridge Club Online - BBO 7pm every Monday

CLUB TEAMS OF 4

The Suffolk Club Teams of Four for the Thornway Cup will be held at Elmswell
on Sunday 5 March (11am start).

This is a great opportunity for members of Clare Bridge Club to gain experience
of playing in teams events, and the club will actively support this by
paying the entry fee of £20 per team.

To enter, please complete the entry form and email the Treasurer
who will reimburse your entry fee.

If you would like to enter but don't have a team, please fill in the form below with your contact details.
If you would like to make up a team, please contact those listed below!

Enjoy your bridge three ways!

Clare Bridge Club runs 3 sessions every week

On Monday evenings you can play face-to-face at the Old School Hall in Clare, at 7:00 for 7:15
or online on BBO: please log in by 6:45 - play starts at 7:00

To join us in person at Clare just turn up! You can be sure of a warm welcome
To play online please register by clicking on the "Register for Clare Online" button at the top right

On Friday afternoons you can play "Gentle Duplicate" at Lavenham Village Hall
at 1:15 (please be prompt!) for a 1:30 start, finishing by 4:30

These relaxed bridge sessions are an opportunity for players who have never experienced duplicate bridge or for club members who would like to play face-to-face in a relaxed environment.
You are most welcome to come either with or without a partner.

Andrew Robson Masterclass Friday 3rd February 2023

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We are delighted to announce that Andrew Robson will be giving a Masterclass on Friday 3rd February 2023, 10:30 am - 4 pm in Lavenham Village Hall. He will be covering the following topics:

Planning tips around the table
Negative doubles
Elimination and throw-in

To enter, please sign up on the website or complete the application form in the flyer and return it to the club secretary, Jayne Hunnable. These events are always very popular, so don't delay!

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Suffolk Championship Teams of Eight

♥ Well done, Clare ♥

The Suffolk Club Teams of Eight attracted nine entries. Clare was represented by Jenny Bishop and Andrew Moore, Jill and Roger Tattersfield, Mike Sherer and David Morran, and Norbert Voelker and Dennis Valtisiaris.

Clare came a very respectable third; the winners were Woodbridge and Ipswich and Kesgrave came second. More information can be found here.

Announcing and alerting

The EBU announcing and alerting rules have been amended. Click here to see the EBU ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’ which describes all the announcing and alerting rules including the changes.

The first group of changes expands what to do over a transfer.

Opener	Responder	Action
INT	2S	If natural you do nothing If transfer to clubs ANNOUNCE ‘clubs’ If another meaning, including showing both minors, ALERT
1NT	2NT	If natural you do nothing If transfer to diamonds ANNOUNCE ‘diamonds’ If another meaning ALERT

The second group of changes adds responses to one of a suit.

If your suit responses to one of a suit are natural you do nothing.
If your responses to one of a suit has another meaning, such as another suit or denies a four card major, you ‘alert’ or ‘announce’ as shown in the ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’
If your 1NT response to one of a suit is the normal one showing up to 10 points you do nothing.
If your 1NT response to one of a suit is different, such as more than 10 points or is forcing, you ‘alert’ or ‘announce’ as shown in the ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’

Cut and Paste on BBO

The link in the 'Playing Bridge at Clare' document to help on cut and paste on BBO is not working.

♠ ♠ You can access the help here.♠ ♠

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