Essex Squad for the Tollemache Cup Qualifier

Our county will be fielding a strong and experienced lineup across the pairs:

• Marc Chawner & Paul Spencer

• Mark Josephs & Tony Verran

• Ian Moss & Mike Graham

• Bernie Hunt & Petra Bromfield

• Brian Sharkey & Peter Richardson

• Pat Johnson & Frances Foster

• Follow these simple steps below and you'll be able to watch the team in action - pick your favourite pair - jump around and watch them all - discuss with your partner - what bid would you have made?  It's completely up to you !

• Maybe not as glittery as Strictly - but certainly a whole lot of fun!

• For those watching you will be behind the 'live play' by about 15 minutes - so logging on at say 11.25am., - should be fine

Step 1: Open the Website

1. Go to RealBridge Kibitzing.

2. Type your name into the box that pops up and click Log in.

Step 2: Find the Tournament

1. Look for the tournament called Tollemache Qualifier.

2. Look for the GREEN Group.

3. Choose the right day:

   • Saturday: Click on Group/1

   • Sunday: Click on Group/2

Step 3: Find Your Team

1. Look for Team 14.

2. Click right on the center of the green square for that table to watch. (Don't worry, nobody can see you watching!)

Step 4: Check the Scores

• Want to see who is winning? Click the button in the top right corner of the screen to check the latest scores.

Quick Schedule Reminder

• Saturday: Playing until 8:00 PM

• Sunday: Playing until 7:00 PM

• Total: 105 boards over the whole weekend!

• The Champions: Paddy Murray & Chris Chorley set the benchmark, storming the field with a commanding 122.60 (58.38%) to take the top spot.

• The Podium Finishers: Stuart Rance & Paul Hickson (119.60) and Steve Abbott & Gemma Fewster (118.00) kept the pressure on right to the end, rounding out a tight top three.

• The Rest of the Pack: Solid mid-table sparring kept the room on its toes, while George & Maureen Vede fought valiantly at the opposite end of the room on 77.80.

A sharp, well-fought session all around!

The action returns on Wednesday,  11th November at 7:00 PM.

Shuffle Up and Deal: Essex Leagues 2026/27!

Hello Bridge Champions!

The three divisions are officially locked in and set, and Captains will be hearing from Gemma very soon! It’s time to rally your teams, clear those calendars, and get ready for a brilliant season of sharp strategy, great sportsmanship, and fantastic company at the tables.

• Need a substitute? No problem at all! You can bring in a sub at any time - just as long as they haven't already suited up for another team.  Not quite sure? Gemma has your back, so feel free to check with her!

• Relive the glory: Take a look back at the triumphs of the 25/27 season here.

💳 Match Fee Reminder

If you haven't settled your entry fee yet, the details are right here:

• Fee: £20

• Sort Code: 20-72-89

• A/c No: 63373487

Let's make this our best season yet. Good luck to all teams!

For those of you who took part in the Essex Leagues - you'll be interested to read Gemma's final report - a much more exciting finish than we expected

ECBA AGM 120726 FINAL PDF.pdf