The re-branding presentations were given on Tuesday to a very well attended audience of KBC members.  The event was a huge success.  We whole-heartedly thank Heriot-Watt University students and tutor for their contributions.  They have thrown themselves into this project, and the enormous amount of work, research, creativity and commitment involved was evident.  The ideas and materials that they have generated was inspiring.  They have created a real problem for us, for across the board, there were concepts and images that we can use.  It will be hard to come to any decisions.   Indeed, we will have to think very hard about HOW we will come to a decision.  More on this later.  For now though, thankyou to members who supported this event and thankyou to Heriot-Watt students and teaching staff.  Heart-felt gratitude in spades!!

At the wonderful Ednam House Hotel on the banks of the Tweed.  Reserve this date in your diary.  Details (registration and brochure) to follow.  Cash prizes.  Members from EBU (e.g. Northumberland and Cumbria) most welcome.

You can see the report for last year's Congress and list of previous winners by referring to the Menu to the left.  Click on Kelso Congress

Your committee is calling out to you, the members, for help in keeping the Kelso Bridge Club going.  This year, we are going to lose a number of key committee members.  We are in urgent need of new 'blood' to maintain the momentum built up by the committee over recent years.  Important officers (Secretary, Treasure, Vice-President and other committee member replacements) are required.  The day-to-day running of the club, the organisation of special events (Kelso Congress, Awards evening, Xmas Party etc), and the work we undertake to improve and increase the club only happens because of the work put in behind the scenes by members of the committee, supported as it is of course by the membership as a whole.  Examples of other work include dealing board sets (6 per week), scoring and TD-ing bridge sessions, keeping the website current and relevant, preparing the calendar, liaising with the SBU, undertaking TD training, booking rooms for events, dealing with enquiries, keeping the membership informed, organising meetings, keeping records and so on.  

We are fast approaching a critical point where, if we cannot find replacements for those on the committee who are leaving, the future of the club will be seriously jeopardised.  This is therefore an urgent appeal to all members to contribute to this work by volunteering to be a committee member, or a treasurer, secretary, future president etc.  Please talk to somebody on the committee and see what it entails.  Current holders of roles will, in all likelihood, be able to offer help, guidance, mentorship during a changeover period, if required, so that volunteering need not be too daunting.  The current committee members pride themselves on a very positive, supportive milieu where there always seems to be people to help, to call upon.  It is a strong team ethos which we must continue to build.  Please help!!

CHANGE IN CALENDAR

SBU Easter SIMS now on 25th March.  Swapped with Ireland Rose Bowl, now on the 18th March

RE-BRANDING

Heriot-Watt students will present their designs at Abbey Row on Tuesday 24 March (1400 - 1700).  All welcome to attend and evaluate.  Tea to be provided. 

BEGINNERS' CLASSES, FRIDAY MORNINGS

Please note that the class on Friday 27th March is cancelled

AWARDS NIGHT

The annual awards night will be held Wednesday 29th April.  It will be a social event with fun bridge.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS

These have been extended to the end of June (with the exception of Friday 3rd April).  These dates have been added to the website Calendar

ELECTION POLLING STATION

There will be no bridge on Thursday 7th May.  Normal bridge Wednesday 6th May.  Adjustment have  been made to Calendar

We are a very friendly club and try to cater for all levels of bridge.  We can direct you to novice and intermediate classes, gentle bridge initiatives and so on.

We hope that newcomers to Kelso and its surroundings will discover the site and will be tempted to join us.

We play duplicate every Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the year in the Abbey Row Centre, Kelso, TD5 7BJ.  We are currently also running sessions on Friday afternoons as a trial until Christmas. 

Please be seated by 18:45pm for a prompt start before 19.00 for Wed/Thurs evenings, or 13.15 for 13.30 start for Fridays.  

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available at 50p per person.  There is a free carpark at the back of Abbey Row.  

Visitors are very welcome but please contact the Secretary in advance.  Table money is £2 for club members and associate members, £3 for visitors

 Kelso Bridge Club Committee 2024 - 25

President - Paul Hunt

Vice President - Anne Coles

Secretary - Shirley Redgrave - 07974 790521 email kelsobridgeclub@gmail.com

Treasurer - Helen Todd - 0773 6944413

Match point Secretary - Brian Saywood - 01890 885909

Tournament Director - Jean McLaren

Committee Members:

Lindy Mastenbroek-Andrew,  Richard Goodwin, Quentin McLaren, Sheena McPherson and Diana Veitch