| Club Competitions/Events 2023-24 |
Congratulation to Brenda Wilkinson and Christine Bennett, and to Howard Gee and David Longworth winners of the Women’s and Men's Pairs, and a big thank you to everyone who took part.
The next competition is the
Mixed Pairs 7pm Wednesday 14 Feb
Entrants must meet the Competition Eligibility rules as listed on this website under Competitions/Events.
Bridge
A bridge too far, or is it?
Dawn breaks, the sun rises
Thoughts turn to much sought prizes
This is the day, the final round
To step aboard such hallowed ground
Endless days of chat, play and tuition
Flood the mind as things come to fruition
Remember this and remembering that
Panic not, things will come back
So they say
Time to go, great minds will meet
The enemy waits whilst eagerly we seat
The buzz, the gaze amid anticipation
This is the day for all expectations
The cards come out, tablets switched on
Time to start this marathon
One heart, one spade, it comes to me
I suddenly feel the urge to flee and pass
Excitement prevails as spades goes down
But this is just the first round
Fortunes rebound with contracts fought
Each striving to take all off court
The last round comes, it’s four hearts to us
Instinctively knowing the contract is must
As dummy goes down I see a finesse
Without which will bring such mess
Should I go east, or should I go west?
If only partner could tell me what’s best
I play the Jack to squeeze the Queen
And jump for joy when nothing is seen
The end comes near with brief respite
Wondering if we have fought the fight
As eagerly awaited results appear
It starts to become all too clear
It’s the taking part that counts, not the winning, or is it?
John Josling
November 2023
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| Christmas Party (Only 4 Places Remaining, 22 Nov) |
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| EBU Masterpoint Promotions |
Congratulations to our members listed below who have attained an EBU Masterpoint Promotion.
David Longworth 2 Star Master
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| Bridge Session Descriptor |
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Beginners F2F (8 to 12 Boards) These sessions are aimed at people who are doing Lessons, want a refresher from a low level, or are coming back to bridge, and are intended to provide practice with help where needed. Teaching assistants play for free. Lessons (optional) are provided via a video that you watch at home in your own time. These sessions are hosted, so players don’t need a partner, but they can come with a partner if they'd prefer. The sessions are scored and it’s fine to use crib sheets etc. There are no Master Points or NGS. |
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Improvers F2F (12 to 16 Boards) These sessions are aimed at less experienced players with the opportunity to discuss the bidding and play on difficult/unusual hands. Only simple systems are allowed. Experienced players can play for free if they are partnering a less experienced player. These sessions are hosted, so players don’t need a partner, but they can come with a partner if they'd prefer. The sessions are scored and it’s fine to use crib sheets etc. There are no Master Points or NGS. Following these improvers sessions player will be ready to move onto the Social or Social+ sessions. |
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Social F2F (15 to 20 Boards) These sessions are aimed at intermediate players. The session aims to increase the confidence of players, so they feel more equipped to play in other more competitive sessions. Normally, 18 boards at a relaxed pace. There are no specific restrictions on conventions but typically only a small range of standard conventions are used. These sessions are hosted, so players don’t need a partner, but they can come with a partner if they'd prefer. The sessions are scored but you can't use crib sheets etc. There are Master Points and NGS. |
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Social+ F2F (20 to 25 Boards) These are mixed ability competitive session which provide reasonable progression beyond the Social sessions. Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace. These sessions are hosted, so players don’t need a partner, but they can come with a partner if they'd prefer. The sessions are scored but you can't use crib sheets etc. There are Master Points and NGS. |
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Social + Online BBO (20 to 25 Boards) These are mixed ability competitive sessions but only 7 minutes (per board are allowed. These sessions are not hosted, but you can put yourself in the partnership desk, ask someone who is already in the partnership desk to be your partner, or play with a robot if there is a half table. The sessions are scored and you can use crib sheets etc. There are Master Points and NGS. |
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| Thursday Morning Session |
Thursday morning bridge with cake 10am - 12.30pm will continue indefinitely. We are aware some members would welcome another afternoon session and we will look into the possibilities of this in the future.
It is hosted – everyone is very welcome!
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| Laws of Duplicate Bridge (Mar 2017) |
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| Announcing and Alerting Summary (07 Aug 2023) |
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| EBU White Book (01 Aug 2023) (Technical Matters) |
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| EBU Blue Book (07 Aug 2023) (Permitted Understandings) |
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| EBU Sky-Blue Book (Sept 2022) (Roadmap to the Blue and White Books for online bridge) |
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| Master Points Handbook (01 Apr 2023) |
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| NGS (National Grading Scheme) Guide (Oct 2022) |
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| Free Learn to Play Bridge software program from the EBU |
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