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Update - Monday 22nd April
Rendering work is now likely to end on Monday unless it is wet. Please do not park in the rear yard in the daytime.
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Apologies for any inconvenience.
Stan Robertson
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Yorkshire Affiliated Teams Competition |
This competition was held at Wakefield Bridge Club on Thursday 18th April. The Harrogate team finished a respectable 3rd out of 15 teams, with York being the winners. The club was represented by Janet and Ted Latham, Agnes Baxter and Bryan Snodgrass.
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Illingworth Rose Bowl 2023-24 |
Monday 29th April 7:15pm
This is a mixed pivot teams of four event. All teams will consist of four HBC members and contain at least one lady and one gentleman. Everyone plays a few boards with their other three team members. The movement depends on the number of teams and will be determined by the TD.
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Advanced Bridge Seminar |
Continuing Advanced Bridge Seminars
With Michael Byrne
Saturday 25th May
The 4th seminar: Defence and Opening Leads
For more details of the interactive bridge workshop with England international bridge player Michael Byrne please click on the link for more details. Advanced Bridge Seminars flyer seminar 4
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Welcome |
We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. We run seven pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.
For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.
Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
Visiting pairs are always made welcome.
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Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 1st April 2024, click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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Competitions Latest |
New Competitions for 2024-25
The committee has decided to introduce some new competitions starting in April. They will be in addition to the current format.
- Wednesday evenings an additional trophy
- The most improved player based on NGS
- The Mens, Ladies and Mixed pairs competitions will have an additional prize for the best pair based on a handicap.
For full competition details for 2024-25, including dates, click on the tab in the lefthand menu.
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SAVE THE DATE |
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Andrew Robson's Coming to Town
We are very excited to announce that as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 27th September. We have arranged for him to deliver a full day's interactive seminar (including food) for us so please save the date!
This event is aimed at intermediate to advanced players but will be suitable for all so everyone is welcome and will benefit from Andrew's teaching.
Further details and the opportunity to reserve a place will follow - Watch This Space!
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Friday Bridge |
Friday Duplicate Sessions
13:00 for a 13:15 start
We are pleased to announce that from 1st March there will be a session every Friday afternoon.
We will need the support of members attending for this to be a success so please let us know if you're prepared to help with setting up the movements, scoring, handing out equipment etc.
If you would like to join us and don't have a partner please contact Julie Godbold.
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CONGRATULATIONS |
Yorkshire League Teams of Eight 2023-24
The final matches of the Yorkshire League have now been completed and our congratulations go to the B team who have finished top of Division 4. Well done to everyone who played!!!
The A and D teams finished fifth in their respective divisions.
Sunday 17th March |
Div 1 |
A |
7 |
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Sheffield B (a) |
13 |
Div 4 |
B |
19 |
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Keighley C (a) |
1 |
Div 6 |
D |
15 |
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Keighley E (h) |
5 |
The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here
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Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
* Denotes first time promotion
Shelagh Flett |
2 Star Grand Master |
Tim Emmott |
Premier Regional Master |
Sarah Paynes * |
Local Master |
Ali Marchbank-Gilbey |
Club Master |
John Gilbey |
Club Master |
Victoria Ord |
Club Master |
Douglas Smith |
Area Master |
Michael Dalton |
District Master |
10 Mar 2024 |
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Bridge Club Sessions |
Schedule
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Morning |
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Monday |
10.00am Lessons - Improvers
from 25th September 2023
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
Tuesday
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1.00pm Duplicate |
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Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Thursday |
10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 28th September 2023
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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1.15pm Duplicate
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Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave |
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** New **
Lessons for Autumn 2023
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Beginners
Thursdays 10:00am
Starting 28th September
Email Rob to book into the lesson
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Improvers
Mondays 10:00am
Starting 25th September
This will run again for those who want more lessons in all aspects of bridge, bidding and play issues that come up in general sessions that students are already playing in.
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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk. Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!
An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob. Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.
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EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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