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Farnham Bridge Club is regarded as one of the premier clubs in the area with members from other towns in the Waverley Borough, West Surrey and North East Hampshire. It is affiliated to the Surrey County Bridge Association (SCBA) and the English Bridge Union (EBU). Visitors and potential new members are always welcome. Email our secretary Joyce Baldock (joycebaldock@btinternet.com) in advance for details.
Members can enjoy playing duplicate Contract Bridge in accordance with the EBU rules and EBU membership is now included.
Bridge is currently being played online using RealBridge for our main club sessions (see notice on the right for details). BCL can be used for those who wish to play individual pairs or club league games.
DUE TO COVID-19 FARNHAM BRIDGE CLUB HAS CANCELLED ALL FACE TO FACE BRIDGE SESSIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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| MONDAY May 2nd, Blue Pointed Danish pairs event to support Phyllis Tuckwell |
On Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May, starting at 1pm (completed by 6/6:30pm, there is an annual Blue Pointed Danish pairs event (jointly between YHBC and CBC). The event is 6 matches of 6 boards each on BBO and entry is $12 each.
All profits will go to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (our clubs will also round up to the nearest £100 !). A reduced fee from BBO of 50c per player (rather than $4 per player as the standard) has been negotiated to help maximise profits.
The event requires a sign-up (to ensure all players are valid and to enable entry):
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| FUNDS FOR UKRAINE REFUGEES |
FARNHAM AND THE BOURNE BRIDGE CLUBS RAISE FUNDS FOR UKRAINE REFUGEES.
On April 11th, Farnham Bridge club and the Bourne Bridge clubs combined to run a heat of a national “simultaneous pairs” event to raise money for UNICEF Aid for Ukraine. 64 local players participated, donating a total £789 to this much needed cause.
A large number of bridge clubs across England and Wales participated in the event, raising in total over £12,000, with the combined Farnham & Bourne bridge clubs being the second highest donations contributor. Thanks to all who participated and donated.
This event was just one of many bridge events across our local area and the country aimed at raising funds to assist Ukraine refugees.
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| FARNHAM BRIDGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MAR 30th |
Congratulations to Gabriel Hearst and Graham Davison, who won the Farnham Bridge club pairs championship evening on 30th March, after a close competition for the top places. Gabriel and Graham have agreed to represent our club in the Surrey Mary Edwards Cup for affiliated clubs pairs champions, which takes place on May 8th next. We also wish them every success.
TROPHIES will be presented at the club AGM, as and when this is arranged.
Mike O'Donnell, FBC Match Secretary
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| FARNHAM BRIDGE CLUB SYLVIA ROSE RESULTS |
Many congratulations to the team of Tony Richards, John Manches,Alan cadge, Tim Warren, Derek Hedley-Smith and Robert Michelmore. who won the overall Sylvia Rose in fine style. They led throughout the competition and are very well deserved winners. Tony and team have kindly agreed to represent Farnham Bridge club in the Wanborough Cup for Surrey Affiliated Clubs teams champions, on May 22nd next. We wish them every success.
The team of Mike O'Donnell, Ivan Helmer, Patrick Hodson, Peter Southwell and John Ewens won the Sylvia Rose Plate, having narrowly missed out on qulaifying for the final.
Master points for the main final have been submitted to the EBU. Master points for the Plate will be processed once the final outstanding game is played. Click here for DETAILS OF Sylvia Rose RESULTS
Mike O'Donnell, FBC Match secretary
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