| Championship pairs final |
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The final of the 2019 Championship Pairs was held on Wednesday 20th March.
Congratulations go to the winners Peter Hall and Laurence Stone seen with the trophy and flanked by third place pair Chris Pope and Andy Prothero and second place pair Stephen Lloyd and David Smith.
For more details see the relevant page under Competitions in the menu.
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| Mike Swanson masterclass - last chance to book! |
Reminder: This Wednesday evening (27th) the Deva is hosting a masterclass given by Mike Swanson entitled "Supporting partner in the competitive auction".
There are currently 11 full tables booked and anyone still interested is asked to contact Philip Waring (pdwaring@aol.com).
Starting at 7pm, there will be a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a break for refreshments and then a session of bridge containing prepared hands to try out your skills.
The cost is £5 for club members and £8 for non-members to include refreshments on the night, the masterclass, prepared hands and a handout.
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| President's Day |
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The 2019 President's Day event was held on Sunday 17th March.
The picture gives a clue to the winners - for more details see the relevant page under Charitable and Social Events in the menu.
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| Gentle Duplicate |
Thinking of starting to play duplicate - or returning after a break?
Why not try easing your way into it by playing "Gentle Duplicate" on Wednesday evenings starting 10th April.
You can get help and advice on your bidding and play and we even have a host if you don't have a partner. Just turn up in time to pay (£2 for members, £3 for non-members) and get seated ready to start play at 7pm.
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| President's Day |
The 2019 President's Day will be held on Sunday 17th March. For details including how to get tickets please see the entry under Charitable and Social Events in the menu.
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| International selection |
Congratulations to Bob Pitts and Barry Jones who have been selected to represent Wales in the Senior Camrose (which takes place in Edinburgh at the start of April) following their victory in the WBU Seniors trials which were held on the weekend of 2-3 Feb 2019.
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| Portland Pairs - Sunday 24th March 2019 |
The Deva Bridge Club is one of 14 locations throughout England to hold a heat of the EBU's premier mixed-pairs event this year. The competition is a two session mixed simultaneous pairs event, the first session starting at 12 noon and the second at approximately 4.00 pm. Green Points are awarded both for session results and for the final ranking.
All entries are to be made to the EBU. On their website select 'Competitions' in the Information menu and then click on 'Portland Pairs'. The entry fee is £32 per person. No food will be provided at the club on this occasion but players are welcome to bring their own. Tea/coffee will be freely available and other drinks may be purchased. The Ring O'Bells pub is 50 yards from the club.
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| Congress winners |
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Congratulations to Deva members Peter Sumption and Laurence Stone on winning Saturday's pairs competition. They are seen here being presented with the Capel Cup trophies by Club President Russ Whelan.
For further details and more pictures please see the entry under Competitions in the menu.
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