| Ray Fiveash |
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We are really sad to announce the unexpected passing of Ray Fiveash who has served on the Bridge Committee for several years.
Our thoughts are very much with his wife Di and children George and Bethan, to whom we offer any support that we are able to give.
Ray's funeral will be at 3.15pm on Thursday 26th March at Lodge Hill Crematorium.
This will be followed by a celebration of his life at the Priory.
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| Bridge Charity Match at Moseley Golf Club in February 2020 |
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Congratulations to the winners from the EPC - Terry, Sue, Patrick and Gill.
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| Dates for your diary |
Forthcoming Events
2020
- Peter's Tuesday lessons for Spring 2020: List of dates and topics included under the 'Bridge Lesson' tab.
2021
- Andrew Robson one-day Workshop - Wednesday 20th October
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| Priory vs Edgbaston Golf Club |
On Wednesday October 23rd it was Priory’s turn to host the regular fixture against the Golf Club...
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| Are you interested in being on the Bridge Committee next year? |
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Next year there will be three vacancies on the Bridge Committee as Jan, Marijke and Sue are all stepping down.
So we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in being on the Bridge Committee in 2020.
If you are... please can you speak to or email Jan Weston.
Many thanks
The Bridge Committee
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| The 2019 Bridge Charity Evening |
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The Individual Winners at Our Charity Event
L-R: Carol Dainty, Ann Dawes (Winner) and Sue Bowan
For more photos of the evening click here
On Thursday 16th May we had 17 teams at our Annual Charity Event. We raised £2,220 for Beanstalk/The Oaks Primary School in Druids Heath to help provide literacy support for young children.
Big congratulations to the winner, Ann Dawes with 3,490 points... who wins her own trophy (The Ann Dawes Trophy).
Runner-up was visitor and ex-member Carol Dainty with 3,350 points and third was Sue Bowman with 2,980 points.
The Team Winners were 'The Jams' with 10,740 points. The four members of the winning team were Ann Dawes, Scilla Carney, Janice Wainwright and Sue Bowen.
Second came the 'The Forbidding Fourbidders' team with 8,700 points (Effie Richards, Amy Innes, Jan Rodrigo and Robert Nock) followed by 'The Dainty Taylors' with 8,520 points (Dylis and Andy Taylor with guest Carol and Dan Dainty).
We have many people to thank for making the evening a great success:
- Bridge players, other EPC members and local suppliers... who donated prizes for the raffle
- Roger Florey and his team... the auction for your gardening services will not be forgotten thanks to Di Fiveash making bids which frightened the auctioneer (husband Ray!)
- Ronnie Shoebotham who donated/spent a huge sum in our auction to secure Roger's services
- Barbara and others who helped sell a huge amount of raffle tickets
- The many player "cake bakers" who did us proud and
- Levy... who donated our teas and coffees.
On the evening we were joined for the second year running by the EPC Chairman (David) and Chair of Tennis (Ed) joining in and hope they will continue to join in again.
Annabel, Jan, Marijke, Ray & Sue
Your EPC Bridge Committee
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| Bridge Players in Turkey in 2019 |
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Looks like bliss... sunshine, cocktails and bridge!
L-R: Rob, Charlie, Roger, Ray and Linda
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| Photos From Our First Bridge Holiday in Cyprus! |
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| Recent Friendly Match Against Edgbaston Golf Club |
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Edgbaston Golf Club (Host) vs. Edgbaston Priory Club on Friday 22 March 2019
L-R: Jeff Bissenden, Tom Burley, Miriam Woodman, Sue Bowman, Ken Franklin, Terry Blatter, Carmen Cuadrado, Tricia Sadiq, David Houston, Sue Froggatt, Jean Pratt, Tricia Jones (Organiser for the Golf Club), Jane Betts, Annabel Hampson, Jan Rodrigo, Ros Tullock Gerri Draysey, Ray Fiveash, Marijke Rodrigo (Organiser for the EPC), Robert Nock, Heather Bissenden, Mary Ann Betts, Jo Oakley, Patrick Bookey
PS: EPC Won by 6,520 points
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| Share Your Story |
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We would love to hear more about why you started playing bridge and what keeps you playing.
To share your story please click here and answer these few questions:
How long have you been playing bridge? When did you first start playing?
Why did you start playing bridge? What was the catalyst behind you taking up bridge?
In the early days, who did you play with?
What keeps you playing? What do you like most about bridge?
(Optional) What would improve your bridge playing experience at the club?
Annabel will then contact you to write up your story to add to our growing collection.
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| Beginner Bridge Crash Courses |
The Bridge Committee have decided in future to run the Beginners Bridge Crash Courses "on demand".
If you, or you know someone, would like to attend please email Sue and let her know and she will add you to the list.
When we have sufficient numbers we will then organise another course at the club with Adam Fraise.
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| Bridge Playing Celebs! |
Take a look at some famous UK bridge players here - how many do you recognise?
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| Can you name all the players that went to Turkey in 2018? |
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| Playing bridge in Turkey in May 2018 |
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| EPC Bridge Players in Turkey, May 2017 |
 Anne, Jan, Amy, Marijke, Roger, Jan, John, David, James, Val & Diane at Lykia World
See more photos here.
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| The EPC Bridge Club |
The Edgbaston Priory Bridge Club
Welcome to the EPC bridge club.
We are primarily a private member's racquets and fitness club, with a historic and proud connection to lawn tennis.
Bridge has been played at the club for over 40 years (see the 'timeline' menu section) and is a thriving and growing activity at the club.
We aim to support both learners and regular players, and host fun charity events and weekends away.
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