| Watch Essex play England Under 16's |
In order to provide the England under 16's bridge team with some practice for their upcoming international tournaments, Essex have been asked to provide some opposition to play against them in a practice match on the RealBridge platform.
This match will take place on Thursday, 19th June, starting at 7:30pm.
If you are interested in watching this match, live, on RealBridge, please contact Marc Chawner at Marc.Chawner@aol.com
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| Margaret Curtis International |
Announcing a New Competition for all our Wednesday Essex and International Pairs players. Starting at the next session, 11th June and running until 18th February 2026 we will hold a Ladder Competition. The average of your 12 best scores in the above period will determine your final position on The Ladder. You will need to play at least 8 sessions in order to have them count towards your final overall place. The progress of The Ladder will be available on-line. The player, or pair, with the highest qualifying average at the end of the season (18 Feb 2026) will receive a special prize: Free Entry to the Essex Invitation Pairs on RealBridge 29th March 2026!!
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| Corwen Trophy |
In the Corwen Trophy over the week-end 31st May-1st June, all four Essex pairs finished above average, led by Marc Chawner and Paul Spencer who finished a splendid 7th out of 82 pairs
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| Uppsala Series On-line |
Essex Saxons gained a narrow victory over the division winners (including some Swedish internationals) in the last match of the season. However, this left Saxons in 4th place out of 8.
A somewhat challenging season with as many highs as lows.
Full results here: https://www.svenskbridge.se/lag/serie/spader/15064
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| Club Director training |
Club Director training sessions will be run at Barleylands. There are four parts on 14/28 September and 12/26 October. Each session is approimately 5 hours.
The director is Jacks Morecombe.
Apply via the EBU website.
Refreshments available at Barleylands
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| Essex Leagues |
Essex Leagues 2024/25
Keep up to date with the Essex leagues.
For latest position see RESULTS
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| Margaret Curtis Events |
The Essex Bridge Academy are using money bequeathed by the late Margaret Curtis. Money which is to be used for events such as our Wednesday event which is 100% funded from the late Margaret Curtis bequest.
Consequently, invitations to join our Wednesday evenings and the session links can only be issued by the organisers in Essex.
All current players continue to be welcomed. If you wish to invite other players, please email Marc (marc.chawner@aol.com) first to confirm eligibility.
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| Essex Contract Bridge Association |
The ECBA was formed in 1946. We have around 1,700 members and 15 affiliated clubs.
Based on the EBU's statistics for the year to May 2024 we have 3 clubs amongst the 50 most active in the country.:
The teaching of bridge around the county is encouraged. There are classes in many adult education centres and private tuition is also available. The association is very happy to provide help to local schools either by teaching or developing bridge clubs.
The ECBA would like to welcome all new members and hope to see them at some of the competitions.
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The ECBA was formed in 1946. We have around 1,700 members and 15 affiliated clubs. ..........
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| English Bridge Education & Development |
The EBU is keen that all members are aware of the services of EBED, its new charity for Bridge Education & Development, Click on this box to find out more and visit their new website!
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