Des is ill and unable to continue with lessons at the moment.
lessons and the duplicate sessions will continue, as Oliver Cowan has kindly agreed to run these sessions, and Clive will be the standby player.
Please note, no lesson on Tuesday 23rd May or Tuesday 30th May.
Clive's bidding sessions will also continue as normal.
| STAGE 4 ADVANCED LESSONS |
 EVERY TUESDAY AS FROM 4th APRIL on Zoom starting at 7.15pm & repeated every Wednesday
Covering; 4th Suit Forcing; Sputnik/Negative Doubles; Transfer Bidding; Using the Re-Double; Protective Bidding; Recognising Forcing & Non-Forcing Bids; these lessons will be free to all
If you are interested in attending then book your place by emailing Elsie on; LCA_1_6_20@yahoo.com
For further details click on this link..... STAGE 4
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| FOBC Pairs & Teams League |
 We are now taking entries for the FOBC Teams League & Pairs League which we will be aiming to start and play our 1st round of matches in early February.
If you are interested in playing in any/both of the above then please send a message giving your partners name (and who is the designated captain for the Teams and/or Pairs) to Elsie Hay at: LCA_1_6_20@yahoo.com
If you need help finding a partner or team mates then please send a message to Carol McCue at: lcarolmc@gmail.com
These Leagues are for MEMBERS ONLY OF FOBC and more details of the event and past results can be seen by selecting the FOBC FREE LEAGUE EVENTS tab, located on the the L/H side of the website
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| FOBC Duplicate Pairs |
There are now FOUR REGULAR FOBC DUPLICATE PAIRS EVENTS taking place on BBO every week as follows:
Sunday at 7.15pm
Monday at 7.15pm
Wednesday at 10.45am with hand review & discussion afterwards on Zoom
Wednesday at 7.15pm
Guests & visitors are very welcome to compete. All we need is your BBO username, and EBU No. if you have one, in advance. Which should be emailed to; LCA_1_6_20@yahoo.com
There is an FOBC standby/Host System at all of our Duplicates, therefore you do not need a partner
You can refer to the FOBC Duplicate Section on this website for further details by following this link.... FOBC (DPS)
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| MONTHLY FOBC MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS |
 Congratulations go to the following FOBC members who have been promoted to a higher rank through the EBU master points scheme:
Kathleen Bishop, Ceri Bradley Jones, Peter Coombes, Peter Lithgo, Paul Tolley & Chris Tett, - have all been promoted to the rank of Local Master
Hilda Lowe, Lynne Hempstead & Phillip Webb - has been promoted to the rank of Club Master
Lynn Higgins - has been promoted to the rank of County Master
Steve Fanning - has been promoted to the rank of 1* Master
EBU master points can be earned by competing in any of the weekly FOBC duplicate events (except when these events are being used with themed pre-dealt hands for teaching purposes).
FOBC Duplicates are currently held every Sunday, Monday & Wednesday at 7.15pm and Wednesday at 10.45am
If you would like to become a member of the EBU through the FOBC (it is all free of charge), then please contact Elsie Hay via email: LCA_1_6_20@yahoo.com
To learn more about playing in the clubs duplicate events then follow the link below....
HOW TO ENTER FOBC DUPLICATE EVENTS
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| INTRODUCING THE FRIENDLY ONLINE BRIDGE CLUB |
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FOBC IS HERE TO STAY
Formed by a group of like-minded bridge enthusiasts located in the North West of England during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent 'lockdown', our members have continued to learn, play and enjoy their bridge every day since.
Now with the FOBC membership you too can continue to learn and play bridge whenever and wherever in the world you choose.
FOBC is definitely here to stay as it continues to grow at a much faster rate than the virus ever can and just like the virus itself: The FOBC bridge bug is very contageous: there are mutant formats and: it keeps on spreading and growing!!
So sit back in the comfort of your own surroundings, 'log on' and enjoy the experience.
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| ADVANCED LESSONS/SEMINARS EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTING AT 2PM |
 FREE FOBC WEEKLY BRIDGE SEMINAR/LESSON
EVERY TUESDAY at 7.15pm & Every WEDNESDAY at 2.00pm on ZOOM
Next Seminars on 18th & 19th April we cover:
NEGATIVE/SPUTNIK DOUBLES
Can you please inform all your bridge playing friends and associates, that these seminar/lessons are FREE TO ALL including non-members of the club.
Click here for ...ZOOM LINK TO BRIDGE SEMINAR
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| Clive's Bidding Clinic |
 Clive will run his Bridge Clinic every:
Thursday 1pm to 5pm
Friday 1pm to 5pm
Saturday Morning
Whether you are a beginner; an improver; an average player or even an advanced player - if you want to improve your bidding, then why not book in for a slot and see this aspect of your game develop.
Contact Clive Wood
Free for all FOBC members.
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| IMPROVE BY PLAYING WITH AN EXPERT |
Des King is happy to play with any FOBC member at the Wednesday morning and evening duplicates, for the those players keen to improve their game. This offer also extends to an after the event discussion via Zoom on any/all of the hands played. Just email Des or Elsie stating your preference for the morning or evening slot
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| FIND A PARTNER |
 Struggling to find a suitable partner; long term; short term; or just for a 1off FOBC event?
Don't worry you are not alone, there are other FOBC members and associates that have the same problem.
Then why not contact Carol McCue who is always willing to assist?
Carol can be contacted by email on: lcarolmc@gmail.com
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| CONTACTS |
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Clive Wood -Runs the Bidding Clinic, assists in finding partners & team-mates and other bridge assistance. Email: clivebernardwood@gmail.com & BBO username: clivewood Tel No. 07786054808
Elsie Hay - Cheif TD; general information about FOBC and bridge assistance. Email: LCA_1_6_20@yahoo.com BBO username: LCAofFOBC
Des King - FOBC Teacher Tournament Director (TD) and Duplicate Scorer. Email; kraftykeawyead@hotmail.com & BBO username; desking
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Calendar
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| 29th May 2023 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members |
On BBO - Under Virtual Clubs/EBU 7.15pm
Director: vEBU520636
Scorer: Elsie
Host: Clive |
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| 30th May 2023 |
| Beginner Seminar/Lesson FREE to ALL - During Autumn/Winter Months Only |
Zoom 2.00 pm
Director: Des |
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| 30th May 2023 |
| Beginner Seminar/Lesson FREE to ALL - During Autumn/Winter Months Only |
Zoom 7.15pm
Director: Des |
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Results
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| 28th May 2023 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members |
Director: vEBU520636
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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| 24th May 2023 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members - 1 |
Director: vEBU520636
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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| 24th May 2023 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members - 2 |
Director: vEBU520636
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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