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Charity Donation to Age UK

 

£250 Cheque Presentation

Dunkirk Monthly Competition Winners

 

November Winners  

Ken Wolstenholme and Catherine Grant

 

 

Pos No Players Match
Points
Score
%
Handicap Adj Small
Slams
Grand
Slams
1 6

Catherine Grant & Ken Wolstenholme

75 59.52 -3.88 +55.64    
2 5

Sue Small & Liz Cork

56 44.44 +9.10 +53.54    
3 4

David Warry & Nick Shaw

75 59.52 -9.52 +50.00    
4 2

Lesley Witkowski & Tui Thain

74 58.73 -9.80 +48.93    
5 8

Carleton Horner & David Girling

51 40.48 -3.31 +37.17    
                 
                 
               
 
 
   

 

Dunkirk February Competition Winners

 

                             Winners of the Dunkirk Duplicate Session on February 15th  

                                        Beverley Markwick and Stewart Robinson

                                                                 

                                                                       

                                   

 

                   

 

 

 

Chairmans Cup Results

Position

Name

Average

1

David Cock & Ron Davis

62.21

2

Graham Welch & Malcolm Schofield

58.16

3

Lynne Emmett & Ron Davis

57.41

4

Andy White & Malcolm Schofield

56.82

5

Malcolm Lewis & Nicky Adamson

56.74

6

Dave McVey & Nicky Adamson

55.72

7

Lesley Witkowski & Roger Markwick

53.41

8

Kim Staples & Lynne Emmett

53.29

9

Kim Staples & Margaret Crawley

52.57

10

John Tyrrell & Karenza Craven

52.31

Christmas 2016

From Left to Right

Diana Hill, May Roebuck, Bryan Lewis, Keith Howard, Bob Beattie, Margaret Johns , Isabelle Jackson

Lindsay Adams, Janet Bantin, Roger Markwick, Jackie Cartwright, Lisbet Wheeler, Anthea Rishworth

Wendy Lloyd-Jones, Dave Russell ( Hiding ) Andrew Burchill, Margaret Gilling,  Chris Pike,

Alison Humphrey, Una Turner

 

Current Trophy Holders

 

  Trophy Winners
     
February 2019 Beaken Shield NickyAdamson and Malcolm Lewis
March 2019 Chairman's Cup Lynne Emmett and Ron Davis
March 2019 Hampton Cup Malcolm Schofield
June 2018 Babette Price Cup Frances Gerth and Jenny Vening
June 2018 Edwards Rose Bowl Dave McVey and Malcolm Lewis
July 2018 Robert Reid Cup Eric Short and Norma Wilson
September 2018 Ian Ottley Trophy David Warry and James Brown
October 2018 Gala Trophy Nick Turner and Neil Shilling
     

   

     

 

       

   

             

 

       

 

 

2018 competitions.pdf   ( click on this if you would like a larger and printable version )

 

COMPETITION CALERNDAR 2018

 

MONTH SIMS CUPS HANDICAPS VENUE DATE
           
JANUARY EBU     AGE UK 8th
      SWALECLIFFE Community Centre 24th
      CANTERBURY St Dunstan's 26th
FEBRUARY   Beaken Sheild Mixed Pairs AGE UK 19th
MARCH     HAMPTON AGE UK 19th
    Chairmans Cup Annual Award Presented at AGM 31st
    Hampton Cup Annual Award Presented at AGM 31st
APRIL EBU     AGE UK 9th
        AGM  at   AGE UK  23rd
MAY     SWALECLIFFE Community Centre 9th
      CANTERBURY St Dunstan's 18th
JUNE   Babette Price Cup Ladies Pairs AGE UK 18th
    Edwards Rose Bowl Mens Pairs AGE UK  18th
JULY   Robert Reid Cup Handicap Pairs  Swalecliffe 11th
  EBU      AGE UK   23rd
AUGUST     HAMPTON AGE UK 20th
SEPTEMBER   Ian Ottley Trophy Handicap Regular Pairs St Dunstan's 14th
OCTOBER   Gala Trophy Handicap Pairs St Dunstan's 19th
      SWALECLIFFE Community Centre 17th
NOVEMBER CIN     St Dunstan's 9th
  CIN     AGE UK 12th
  CIN     Swalecliffe 14th
DECEMBER     PARTY St Dunstan's 7th
      PARTY AGE UK 10th
Dunkirk Autumn Handicap Winners

                           

            

 

How to Play Online

 

The attached PDF contains detailed information and all the links you need to set up Online Bridge.

BBO.pdf

just click or tap to open

                       

 

We meet regularly to play friendly Duplicate Bridge in the evenings (7-10 pm) at three venues with free parking (click here for details):

For Beginners and Improvers we run a Supervised  Session on Wednesday Afternoons ( 1 - 4pm ) at Dunkirk Village Hall

 

1)  Monday: Pettman House Hanover Square Herne Bay ( Over 60's Club )  

2)  Wednesday Afternoon 1-4pm  Dunkirk Village Hall 

3)  Wednesday Evening : Swalecliffe Community Centre 

4)  Friday : St Dunstan's Church Hall, Canterbury 

 

We play pre-dealt hands with printouts available at the end of each session. We abide by EBU rules, issue EBU Masterpoints and follow EBU guidelines regarding 'Best Behaviour at Bridge'.

Table money (including light refreshments) is £3 for members and £4 for visitors, annual membership is £5. All ages and abilities are welcome.

 

We operate a ' Find a Partner ' system for all evening venues

 

On a Monday and Wednesday  please phone Kate Amos on 01227 375827  - ( Before 4pm ) if you would like to play that evening.

On a Friday, please phone Roger Markwick on 07714575298    (Before 4pm) if you wish to play that evening

 

David Cox Memorial Trophy

                                            

Priscilla Cox presents the Trophy to the inaugural winner, Gerry Whiteing at the recent AGM 

 

Chairman's Cup 2018/19 Winners Ron Davis and Lynne Emmett

        

 

Ron Davis receives the Cup from Chairman Chris Hiorns

Air Ambulance Donation £500

A huge thank you to all Members who helped raise this sum. 

  

                    

         aa letter.pdf                <<<click here to read letter of thanks

 

Monday 18th February Beaken Shield

 

The Club Apologises for last night's non-event.

Accordingly, the Mixed Pairs Competition will now be held next Monday.

Please do make every effort to arrive in good time and to make sure you have the correct boards before playing them.

Also please help the Director and Scorer by remaining patient when it is necessary to change the movement.

Next Monday will therefore be a FREE evening. 

 

Roger Markwick

Hon. Secretary

Ian Ottley Trophy Winners

                

Congratulations to David Warry & James Brown

Robert Reid Cup Winners

     

Congratulations to Eric Short and Norma Wilson

 

Babette Price Cup Winners

    

      Frances Gerth and Jenny Vening

Beaken Shield Winners 2018

Congratulations to Pat Sainsbury and David White who finally received their Trophy

Hampton Cup Winner 2017/18

Congratulations to Malcolm Schofield who has retained the Cup for the second successive year.                            

               

Chairman Nick Turner Retires

Nick was thanked by the Members for his many years service and presented with £340 Amazon Vouchers  

Chairman's Cup Winners 2017/18

Congratulations to Nicky Adamson and Malcolm Lewis who have completed a hat-trick of wins.

  

 

2018 AGM Agenda

 

 

AGENDA

Hampton Duplicate Bridge Club

AGM

Monday 23rd April

6.00 pm Age UK. Herne Bay

 

 

  1. Apologies for Absence

  1. Minutes of AGM 24th April 2017

  1. Matters Arising

  1. Chairman’s Report

  1. Secretary’s Report

  1. Treasurer and Auditor Reports

  1. Election of Officers

  1. Consider Proposal to Change the Club name to Herne Bay Bridge Club

  1. Selection of Charities to benefit from Christmas Party Fundraising

           10. Presentation of Trophies and Awards            

2016 AGM REPORT

 

APOLOGIES ................Received from, Helen & Crombie McNeil, Tony & Hilary White, James Brown, Malcolm Schofield, Sue Wood, Sophie Scott, Andrew Burchill

 

2015 AGM MINUTES ...............Unanimously approved and signed as a true copy.

MATTERS ARISING .................There were none

 

CHAIRMANS REPORT ............Duncan, resplendent in his red trousers gave a comprehensive report on his year in office. He reminded the Members of their need to display exemplary behaviour at all times and that it had been necessary for the Club to invoke its Disciplinary powers during the year.

Duncan thanked all Members who had freely given their time to assist in the smooth running of the Club, particularly those Committee Members who were standing down from roles they had occupied for many years, John Tyrrell, Nick Turner and Hugh Fido. 

Duncan commented on the success of initiatives to encourage new members, the mentoring service initiated by Hugh and Carol Fido and the Wednesday Afternoon Club for beginners and improvers.

 

TREASURER and AUDITOR REPORTS ..............Nick Turner reported a surplus of £1000 for the year. The major expense in replacing the dealing machine was covered by The Club's insurance. Club funds at the year end were £5710.72.

 

AMENDMENTS TO CLUB COMMITTEE AND CONSTITUTION....................These are detailed in the attached Schedule A. Principal changes being the creation of Club President and removal of Senior Club Director from the Committee and Constitution. All changes with the exception of the removal of the Senior Club Director position were unanimously agreed. The latter going to a vote and being passed by 25 votes to 12.

Schedule a part 1.pdf                        schedule a part 2.docx.pdf

 

ELECTION OF LIFE PRESIDENT.....................John Tyrrell was unanimously elected.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS......................The following were elected unanimously:-

 

CHAIRMAN.......................Nick Turner              HON. SECRETARY................Roger Markwick

HON. TREASURER...........David Warry             COMMITTEE MEMBER.......Hilary White

COMMITTEE MEMBER...Jo Williams               COMMITTEE MEMBER.......Chris Hiorns

HON. AUDITOR................Eric Rochester

 

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AND AWARDS

Presented by Life President John Tyrrell

 

CHAIRMANS CUP..................................................Nicky Adamson & Malcolm Lewis

HAMPTON CUP.....................................................David Cox

BEAKEN SHIELD...................................................Pat Sainsbury & Roger Markwick

           

 

John then presented awards to Members who had helped with the smooth running of the Club during the Year:-  

 

       

 

The meeting closed with a Presentation to John Tyrrell by Karenza Craven.  Full details and pictures are on a new page created  to thank John for all his hard work for the Club.  

 

Minutes of Committee Meetings 1st April 2016 - 31st March 2017

 

Meetings  ( Click to open )

minutes 25th april.pdf

 

Age UK £400 Cheque Presentation

             

Our Life President, John Tyrrell

presents a Cheque for £400 to

Ron Woodward MBE, Vice Chairman of Age UK Herne Bay 

 

Gala Trophy Winners Presented

 

Carol and Hugh Fido finally receive their Trophy !

Congratulations

 

Ian Ottley Trophy Winners

 

Robert Reid Cup

Congratulations to 

Sue Wood and Jenny Vening

Narrow winners of the Handicap Event

St Dunstan's May Handicap Winners

 

Doorman rewarded

Hampton Handicap Winners

After 11 Years ...........Eric hangs up his abacus

Chairman's Cup Winners

Hampton Cup Winner

Beaken Shield Winners 2017

 

Swalecliffe January Handicap Winners

 

Club News...........Letter of Thanks from Age UK

Chairman Nick Turner and Treasurer David Warry, Present a Cheque for £450 to Ron Woodward, Vice Chairman of Age UK, Herne Bay. 

 

May Newsletter

NEWSLETTER MAY 2016

 

New Club Committee and Changes to the Constitution

 The new Committee elected at the AGM on the 18th April

Chairman......Nick Turner          Hon. Secretary......Roger Markwick    

Hon. Treasurer......David Warry        

Committee Members       Jo Williams..........Hilary White..........Chris Hiorns         

Hon. Auditor..........Eric Rochester

 

The Constitution and Role changes agreed at the AGM have all been updated on the website.

 

 

Wednesday Afternoon Club

The new Club is now into its 8th week and has been very well supported. Over 50 players have attended, with average table numbers around 7.

David and I would like to thank those members who have attended regularly to help us launch and run the event.

If you too would like to help, please give me a ring or drop me an e mail so that I can plan to make sure we always have a few bodies to make up tables etc.

If you know anyone who has recently learnt to play or wants to improve their game, ask them to join us on a Wednesday 2-4.45pm. Better still, come along with them.

 

Club Directors

As you may well be aware 5 Club Members passed the recent Club Directors course at Faversham.  Andrew Montgomery and Roger Markwick will be Directing regularly, Pat Sainsbury and David White will cover absences. Tony White will gain experience over the coming months at Swalecliffe as he will not be taking his assessment until September. Ann Davies was also successful and will direct at Tyler Hill.

We now have 2/3 Directors for each venue so should be well placed as a Club going forward.

Please call for the Director whenever something goes wrong, however trivial. Please DO NOT ATTEMPT to correct the matter yourself.

The Director is there to ensure the smooth running of the Event and to help should anything go amiss.   

 

Monday Host System

My recent E-Mail to Club Members seems to have fallen mostly on stony ground. I am looking for hosts for the 6th June, 18th July and then for the rest of the year.

There are enough regular players on a Monday evening to ensure that everyone only has to host once a year. Remember you receive a FREE evenings bridge whether or not you are required to host. If you have not yet hosted, please let me have 2/3 dates when you can.

I have also reduced the time frame by ONE HOUR during which players can call on Bridge Days if they are seeking a partner. Calls should now be made between noon and 4pm. The Host on Monday's will be advised at 4pm if they are required to play. This has been amended as I receive few requests after 2pm. 

 

Website

There have been a number of changes to the website recently. Please let me have any feedback, positive or otherwise. I will be expanding on the teaching side, mainly on tactics and card play and also introducing a Director’s feature to make players more aware of when they should be calling the Director.    

 

Forthcoming Blue Pointed Events

 

Saturday....July 16th         1pm           Tyler Hill Swiss Pairs                              

Entry £24 per pair..........Tyler Hill V/Hall CT2 9NJ

 

Saturday.....August 6th     Noon          Bridge Clubs of Thanet K/O Pairs           

Entry £16 per pair...........Portland Centre Broadstairs CT10 2TR    

up for thecup2016.pdf

( click here for full details and entry form )

                              

John Tyrrell Made Life President at AGM

 

John was unanimously voted Life President at the Club's AGM on the 18th April in recognition of his many years of service to the Club in so many different roles, having decided to step down from the Committee and Directing at the AGM.  

The Members expressed their gratitude to John at the AGM and presented him with a cheque for £500 and a variety of presents.

These moments are shared below in photographs:-

 

                

 

        

 

              Thank you John  

 

 

 

Chairmans Cup and Hampton Cup Winners 2015/16

         Congratulations to the following Winners

 

Chairman's Cup       Best overall pairs score for pairs having played at least 12 times together over the year to 31st March 2016

 

Winners                            Nicky Adamson and Malcolm Lewis        

                                             

Hampton Cup           Best individual performance where a player has played with 6 or more partners during the year. 6 best scores with different partners to count. 

 

 Winner                                                     David Cox

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

March Newsletter

 

PLEASE CLICK ON THE NEWSLETTER BELOW TO OPEN DOCUMENT

march newsletter.docx

Hampton Christmas Party Charity Presentation 2015

 

Thanks to the generosity of all who attended the Party we raised £250 for Age UK

Jolly John Tyrrell is seen here making the presentation to Dr Roger Wheeldon, Chairman of Age UK.

Fortunately, there was just sufficient Christmas Spirit in the air for the absence of a cheque to go unnoticed !!    

 

Christmas Party Cheque Presentation
Christmas Party Cheque Presentation

Many thanks to all who generously contributed to our charity fundraising in aid of 'Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance' at our 2014 Christmas party.

Happy 90th Birthday Jean Pakeman!
Happy 90th Birthday Jean Pakeman!
21st Birthday Party - 30th April 2007
21st Birthday Party - 30th April 2007

Founder member, Jean Pakeman, with knife in hand!