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| Graham Jones President Gwent Bridge Academy |
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Dear Committee and members,
It is with great sadness and regret that I must finally pack away my bidding box, throw in my cards and resign as the President of the Gwent Bridge Academy.
It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be the President for so many years.
Liz and I feel extremely fortunate to have been a part of the journey the club has taken.
When Barry died and left me with the responsibility of the Gwent Bridge Academy neither he, nor I, could have imagined it would grow to the club it is today and it has surpassed both mine and Barry's expectations.
However, none of this would have been possible without hard working, dedicated and supportive members who not only love the game but love the community the club serves.
We both have heavy hearts but we are in no doubt that the club will continue to flourish for a long time to come.
Liz and I have made many friends and we have even had the pleasure of holidaying with some. We have many wonderful memories which we will treasure.
Thank you for all those times you've allowed me to make a slam or a doubled contract, but more importantly thank you for your friendship and so many happy memories.
I wish you and the club every success in the future and thank you for making the Gwent Bridge Academy the best bridge club in Wales.
Liz and I will miss you all.
Graham.
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| Pro Am Event |
The club will be holding a FREE event on Tuesday August 24th on BBO at 7.00pm.
Golden Pens for the winners on Scratch & Handicap.
Members will be put into two categories Pro or Am.
There will then a random draw to match 1 Pro with 1 Am.
Fairly simple systems:
(a) 12 14NT Stayman, Transfers & Range Probe.
(b) 20 21 NT Stayman & Transfers.
(c) Normal Blackwood.
If interested please let me know Bill asap stating if Pro or AM.
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| Pro Players |
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Am Players |
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| 1. Bill Parkinson |
1. Nalini Dewan |
| 2. Guy Thomas |
2. Martin Stone |
| 3. Martin David |
3. Gary Grant |
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| 4. Dave Smith |
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4. Roger George |
| 5. Steve Martin |
5. Nishebita Das |
| 6. Gwynn Davis |
6. John Leaver |
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7. Ingrid Arntzen |
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8. Allan Snelgrove |
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9. Enid Snelgrove |
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| Retiring Chairman Veronica |
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| Tuesday & Saturday Ladders |
 The Ladders for Tuesday & Saturday are now running. [See lhs column.]
The ladders run from January to March with only the best 6 scores counting towards the average.
The two members for Tuesday & the two members for Saturday with the highest average at the end of June will receive a pen as a prize.
Winners of the Saturday Ladder: Ann Kelly & Bob Hellier.
Winners of the Tuesday Ladder: Gwynn Davis & Sue Ingham.
New ladders will run from July to September.
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| Gold Pen Winners |
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Bill Parkinson (2) Kath Fewster (2) Eric Hitchings (1) Steve Martin (1)
Gwynn Davis (1)(2) Sue Ingham (1)(2) Steve Delahaye (2) Ann Delahaye (2)
Guy Thomas (2) Jan Harris (1) Ceri Mowat (1) Marion Shewell (1) Roger George (2)
Allan Snelgrove (1) Enid Snelgrove (1) Derek Roberts (1) Ingrid Arntzen (1)
Gill Andrews (1) Gwyneth Dew (1) Nishebita Das (1) John Leaver (1)
Tina Williamson (3) Richard Welsford (1) Chris Williamson (2) Keith Edwards (1)
Martin Stone (1) Gary Grant (1) Ann Kelly (1) Bob Hellier (1) Mike Samuel (1)
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| East Wales Bridge Association Events |
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| BBO Bridge |
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The next Gwent club event on BBO will take place on Tuesday July 13th at 7.00pm.
You can only register for these events two hours before they are due to start ie 5.00pm to 7.0pm.
For further details contact Derek Roberts or Mike Clarke.
Useful discussion on online bridge. Click Here.
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| Stepbridge |
Stepbridge results now on lhs index.
The next Gwent duplicate session is on Saturday July 10th at 7.00pm.
You can join Stepbridge by clicking here. Stepbridge.
As Stepbridge is still new to club members Derek Roberts has offered to run some sessions where members could use the system without any pressure of an actual competition.
Derek can now offer indivual help just one other person on line.
He would then go through using Stepbridge, the bidding, self alerting etc.
If you would like some help to get playing on Stepbridge please contact Derek Roberts.
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