| Margaret Curtis International |
The Essex Bridge Academy organises the fortnightly Essex International Pairs as part of its training and coaching portfolio. The Academy was able to set-up these sessions without charging players because of a generous bequest from the late Margaret Curtis. Our International Pairs has proven to be a popular and challenging event and continues to be free to players who meet the admission criteria. 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.
From 11 June and running until 18 February 2026 we are holding a Ladder Competition. The average of your 8 best scores in the above period will determine your final position on The Ladder. You need to play at least 8 sessions in order to have them count towards your final overall place. The progress of The Ladder is 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!!
The latest Ladder Table can be viewed here: Essex International Pairs.xlsx
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| New Essex Club |
NOTLEY BRIDGE CLUB
Newly affiliated
Monday 13:30 at Great Notley Community Hall, currently in the small hall using the entrance nearest the playground. The address is Great Notley Community Hall, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7US.
Contact Chris Smith chris.smith2000@live.co.uk 077 3939 7842 for information
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| Director Course |
We have another directors course at Barleylands on the following dates
Day 0. April 5th
Day 1. April 19th
Day 2. May 24th
Day 3. May 31st
Gary Conrad is the Director
All enquiries to Clive Turner at the EBU. 01296-317212 Tues-Fri
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| Essex Contract Bridge Association |
The ECBA was formed in 1946. We have around 1,500 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 1,500 members and 15 affiliated clubs. ..........
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| Essex Leagues |
The Essex leagues started in September. For details see Essex Leagues
Bernie Hunt ran a seminar on teams play on 10 September. Here are the Teams seminar notes
For results see here
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| Essex County matches |
The latest County Matches versus Suffolk were a great success for the Essex County Teams:
The Essex 'A' Team Won 20-0
The Essex 'B' Team Won 11-9
The Essex 'C' Team Won 14-6
The 'Highlight' of the day, was this hand held by South on board 29. Have you ever held a hand worse than this?
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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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