HDBS re-opened on 2nd September.

It was encouraging to see so many of you back for F2F bridge.

Thank you for getting us off to a good start.

We have decided to continue with the free play for the remainder of September and through October. This may be extended through November if warranted.

We do need to keep the momentum going so please don't hesitate to contact Shirley if you have been unable to find yourself a partner.

Face masks will be optional. Double vaccinations will be mandatory. 
Hand sanitisers will be placed on each table. 
Doors and windows will be open where reasonable (bring warm clothes). 
Bidding boxes will stay with players during session, please bring your own if you have them. 
At the end of session tables will be stored by committee members, chairs by the caretaker. 
Hosting to be suspended, contact Shirley for partners on 01403710261 or mobile 97545246779 or email price.s15@sky.com giving her as much time as possible. 
Boards will be shuffled and dealt before play by committee members only. 
North only to move boards where necessary. 
Although the kitchen will be open, please bring your own refreshments. 
September will be a trial period and will be free of charge. 
HDBS needs at least 5 tables to be enjoyable and to remain viable, fewer can only end in closure. So please encourage others, including guests, to attend as well as yourselves.
Players are asked not to arrive before 1:45 pm, so that we have time to get ready.
 

Geoff Jewson, a stalwart for the club for many years passed away in Worthing Hospital recently.

He was a highly popular member, always willing to lend a hand and will be sorely missed.

Our condolences go out to Jo, also a highly popular member, in a similar mould.

On behalf of all the members of HDBC we are sending a donation to Parkinsons UK and we wish Jo and her family our very best wishes

Sadly, Jane Ross passed away recently, due to an inoperable brain tumour. She was a cheerful and bright member who was always willing to assist whenever possible. Her presence will be sorely missed.

Welcome to the Henfield Duplicate Bridge Society web site.  The club meets for duplicate bridge every Thursday afternoon at the Henfield Hall, Henfield.  Click "information" for a  map and details.  Visitors are always welcome, even to club competition sessions.  Join us for a competitive, friendly game of bridge on Thursday afternoons. We look forward to seeing you. We run a host system, a partner is not required, just turn up and we will provide a partner.

Due to the Coronavirus, the party has been postponed and will be rescheduled when the panic has ceased

If you are looking for a partner, then ask Shirley. She'll try and match you up. Please phone her on 01403 710261 or email price.s15@sky.com or mobile 07545 246779 giving her as much notice as possible.

We ask all members to be seated by 1:55 p.m. so that play can start promptly at 2:00 p.m.

If you are being delayed, cannot contact your partner and are liable to be late, please ring or text Shirley on 07545 246779. We may be able to delay the start for a short while.

HDBS undertakes to collect and use your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest as a bridge club. We use the data for the administration of your membership, the communication of information and the organisation of events.                          

This information will be recorded in our membership database, which is stored online in compliance with the GDPR. Our membership data is shared with the English Bridge Union, the governing body of the game of duplicate bridge, and they will pass it on to your “county of affiliation” which is usually the club’s primary county bridge association. 

A limited amount of your information (name, EBU number, county, post town) will be listed in the EBU’s database made available for use by scoring program providers and users. This is to allow the correct identification of players for scoring purposes.

Information relating to your National Grading Scheme (NGS) grade and master point rank, together with your county of affiliation, will be generally available from the EBU website unless you have chosen for it to be private. You can do this by logging on to My EBU > Account > My Details at www.ebu.co.uk/members.

Your data may be processed by Bridgewebs that act as Data Processors on our behalf. They may only use it for the specific purposes for which they act as our data processors and they are not free to pass this on to other organisations that are not connected with HDBS.