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Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
  • Promotes Contract Bridge in the Derbyshire Area.
  • Affiliated to the English Bridge Union.
  • Runs many County based events during each year including 6 teams-of eight leagues.
  • Most DCBA County Events are held on Wednesday evenings at The Old School, Spondon.  There is bridge most days of the week at The Old School,  Spondon click here to see.
  • Touch the 'Useful Links' Button to get to the websites of various DCBA Clubs
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Welcome to Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
Road closure June 30th for 8 weeks

The entrance to Spondon from the A52 near the Methodist Church will be closed. Lodge Lane will be closed to non-local traffic. However, the slip lane from the Asda Island to the A52 will remain open and a traffic light system will be in place for residents. It is abvisible to avoid using Lodge Lane as a route to the Bridge club until it reopens at end of August 

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Thursday evening Bridge
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              Thursday night bridge

There are two groups depending on numbers where you can choose on the evening what you want to do.   There will be a social bridge aspect, where a friendly game will take place with helpful advice if required.  

Running at the same time will be an improvers group, an  informal session covering topics in defence, declarer play and bidding - an  opportunity to learn something new, brush  up on something you have perhaps learnt previously, or just improve your game -   

Lessons for complete beginners will start in January. ..........

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Current Trophy Winners
Summer Swiss (BR Trophy): John Griffin, Roger Mallinson, Mary and David Marshall
Winter Swiss (Eric White): John Griffin Roger Mallinson Mary and David Marshall Richard Edwards & Ian Robson  (Winter Plate) Retained by Jim Parker, Judy Lomas, Sue Birch, Pravin Tailor & Toni Smith (Secretary’s Cup) Derek Turner Margaret Watson Pat Hobson Michael Lambert & Judy Langworthy
Brigden: Richard Edwards, Pravin Tailor, Peter Kelly & Alex Hogg
India Cup: Ken Smith, Steve Lemmings, Ron McEwan, Stephen Lally
Mixed Teams: John Griffin Roger Mallinson Mary and David Marshall
Vic Morris: Paul Madden Alex Hogg Peter Kelly & David Briggs
VM PlatePaul Madden, John Squibb, Bethany Madden, Alex Hogg David Briggs
County Pairs: John Griffin & Roger Mallinson
Atkins Cup: Alastair McCance & John Gould
Hazel Whinfrey Plate:  Chris Paling & Glenn Partridge 
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medley Salver: Mike Douglas and Paul Knighton 
Bill Pratt Trophy: John Griffin & Maggie Beale
Lady’s Pairs: Janet Jacques & Jeanne Musson         Men’s Pairs: John Griffin & John Sowter              
Gerry Fletcher Cup: Brian Minion  
Chairman's CupTom & Gill Doggett with David & Mary Marshall
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Allestree Bridge Club Swiss Pairs, Blue Pointed event

Spondon Old School, in Derby, is holding this event on Tuesday 29th July 2025.

Starting at 11am, click header for link to booking website

These events where possible will have a Swiss format. These blue-pointed swiss pairs events are sponsored by Local bridge clubs, these have proved to be enjoyable days out, with lunch and drinks available from the bar.

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Teaching classes
Teaching classes

Various clubs are running classes and supervised play sessions.  If you know someone who might like to learn please pass on the details  Click on box on the main menu for more information

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Results
Smedley Salver 4/8
Summer Swiss Teams 7/9
Smedley Salver 3/8
Summer Swiss Teams 6/9
Smedley Salver 2/8
Summer Swiss Teams 5/9
Calendar
15th Jul 2025
Improver's Bridge Online
(Allestree)
10.30
16th Jul 2025
Supervised Play
(Allestree)
10.00
16th Jul 2025
Summer Swiss Teams 8/9
17th Jul 2025
Social Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.15
18th Jul 2025
Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.00
22nd Jul 2025
Improver's Bridge Online
(Allestree)
10.30