The Board is saddened to learn of the death of past member, Portia File. Portia played regularly in the Thursday morning sessions prior to the pandemic and occasionally in the same session after the pandemic. She also played on line.

Her Memorial Service is private.

 The Annual General Meeting of Dundee Bridge Club Ltd will be held on Wednesday 23rd October at 7.15 pm in the club. Any proposals for resolutions to be considered for the AGM should be with the Company Secretary in writing (either email or letter to Dundee Bridge Club) by 23rd September 2024.

Sheila Herd
Company Secretary
secretary@dundeebridgeclub.co.uk

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Last week saw a host of events held at DBC to celebrate the Festival of Bridge. The club was decorated to promote Cancer Research UK, and members gave generously to support this excellent cause.

The highly successful Swiss Pairs event held on Saturday, the 14th of September was the culmination of DBC's programme of Festival of Bridge events. Congratulations to the winners, Michèle Grainger and Peter Thommeny (pictured top left), who scored 82 VPs in a field composed of 40 pairs. Participants enjoyed some competitive bridge, played in great spirits, and a delicious afternoon tea. Many thanks to those who contributed to the running of the tournament - your hard work was much appreciated, resulting in a wonderful afternoon for the players who took part! 

Congratulations to Michael Heubeck on the completion of his bridge marathon! Kickstarting DBC's Festival of Bridge programme, Michael played 103 hands between 10:00 and 22:00 on Saturday, the 7th of September. Thanks to the generosity of our members, Michael raised £395 for Cancer Research UK. Many thanks to all those who supported this tremendous effort! 

DBC members had a successful time at Perth's Café Bridge event on Saturday, the 31st of August. 

Pictured above are Michael Heubeck and Mark Lincoln (2nd place), closely followed by Fiona Jeffrey and Nicki Traynor (3rd place). 

Honourable mentions to Helen Wood and Earl McGregor (7th place), and Alice Cowieson and Matthew Robb (9th place).

The 2023-2024 competition year ended on Friday 30^th August. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who played in the competitions.

To view the list of winners and runners-up click on the Competitions, Rules, Results tab on the left of the screen and then click on the Competitions Winners 2023-2024 tab.

The 2024-2025 competition year runs from 1^st September 2024 to 31^st August 2025.

Play Well and Good Luck!
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Dundee Bridge Club's current weekly schedule of events on BBO and at the Bridge Club is:-

• Tuesday evening           -       19:00     -     MP Pairs                  -    24 boards - Club
• Wednesday afternoon   -       13:00     -     MP Pairs                  -    24 boards - Club
• Wednesday evening      -       19:00     -     MP Pairs                  -    24 boards - BBO
• Thursday morning         -       10:00     -     Relaxed Bridge        -    18 boards - Club
• Thursday morning         -       10:00     -     MP Pairs                  -    22 boards - BBO
• Friday afternoon            -      13:00      -    MP Pairs                  -    24 boards - Club

Guests are welcome to play but must advise Ross, ross.herd@virgin.net, if playing online, of their BBO user name to allow registration

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The Board has reviewed Thursday evening play and the dates for playing the Airlie and Rockfield trophies. The following changes have been made to the 2024/25 play calendar.

• Play on Thursday evenings will end on 29^th August 2024.
• The Airlie and Rockfield trophies will be played on Tuesday evenings on the following dates: 5^th Nov, 3^rd Dec, 7^th Jan, 4^th Feb, 4^th March, & 1^st April.

As in previous years, members and learners alike are invited to attend any of the Improver sessions at £5 a time (click on the title above to open the itinerary). You are asked only to let us know through bridgelessonsdbc@gmail.com so that the Tutor can be prepared. Pay £5 a session on entry.

Any questions- ask through bridgelessonsdbc@gmail.com

The Board Notes for August 2024 have been amended and the change has been added. They can be viewed in the Members' area by clicking on the Members' banner on the left hand side of the website and entering your password.