| MEMBERS' SUCCESSES |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MEMBERS
NORTH DOWN PAIRS
1: Kathleen Cassidy & NORMA IRWIN
2: BILL SCOTT & Ronnie Morrow
NORTH DOWN INTER A/B PAIRS
1: ROMAINE CURRAN & LYNDA HORNER
3: HEATHER BOOTH & PENNY MONTGOMERY
NI PAIRS
1: IAN HAMILTON & JOHN FERGUSON
3: DIANE GREENWOOD & David Greenwood
LADY MILNE TRIALS
1: SANDIE MILLERSHIP & Mary Kelly-Rogers
2: NORMA IRWIN & KATHLEEN CASSIDY
3: CLARE WATSON & HEATHER HILL
BELFAST PAIRS
WINNERS: SANDIE MILLERSHIP & Anne Hassan
2nd BILL SCOTT & DREW LINDSAY
MR MONTY HANDICAPPED PAIRS
WINNERS : GEORGE HARPER & JOHN FORSYTHE
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| TELTSCHER TRIALS |
Teltscher Trophy 2022
This event will be played at La Mon over the weekend of May 20th-22nd 2022
The NIBU will be holding midweek trials to select a team over the periods February 1st-3rd 2022
Precise timings will depend on the number of entries received.
Trial Details
Entry is open to anyone who has attained the age of 62 during the calendar year 2021.
Interested players should have a minimum of 40 red points OR a combined total of 100 red points for the partnership. However, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the organisers for those who do not meet the criteria.
Entry Details
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday January 23rd 2022.
Entries to: Michael McFaul at mjmcfaul@gmail.com
Entry Fee: £45 per player, payable by each individual at time of entry. No exceptions will be permitted.
Payment to: NIBU account: Sort code 980140
Account 15029055
Reference ‘Teltscher trial’
Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the organisers if it facilitates the movement.
This notice will be posted on the website and also sent to every affiliated club.
Michael McFaul
Hon. Secretary
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| Pausing of Reopening F2F Bridge |
Because of the rampant Omicron Covid variant we have decided to pause our reopening, which was scheduled for this week, until Monday 24th January . We will review this date in a fortnight or so and publish our decision then. Sorry about this but the safety of our members and friends comes first.
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| Master Points Awarded for December 2021 |
Click for details of MPs awarded in December for KMBC's Tuesday and Saturday nights' BBO pay to play sessions and F2F sessions (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at the club.
Click on the Master Points boxes in the yellow column to the left under Results for MPs details from January to November inclusive.
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| A New Year Message from Norma Irwin |
A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR to all our MEMBERS and FRIENDS.
Hopefully this year we will see life returning to normal.
A very big thanks must go to all the TDs who have kept us sane by running our events during the past 2 years.
To Roberta and Mary for your work setting up and covering our afternoon sessions,
To our team of 4 TDs who have set up and covered the KM evening sessions,
To all who have TD - ed and supported our F2F sessions,
We thank you most sincerely.
We will all meet again soon!
Norma Irwin
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| LOCKDOWN CROSSWORD no 12(COURTESY OF D.Cannell |
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| F2F Bridge Sessions at KMBC |
The following sessions are being held:
Monday evening (7.30 pm)
Wednesday afternoon (1.30 pm)
Friday morning (10 am)
Our priority is the health and safety of our members and we are following government regulations and guidelines. In compliance with these we have prepared a Risk Assessment (click on RA in left hand column to read it), and are taking all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the Coronavirus. Along with all standard Covid restrictions we have put additional ones in place:
● Only members will be able to play and you must have received two doses of a COVID19 vaccine.
● Tables will be socially distanced and there will be a maximum of 12 tables.
● Masks will be required when moving around the building (and when playing if asked to do so by another player at the table)
● Each player will use the same bidding box for the entire evening.
● Windows will be kept open to allow for as much ventilation as possible so please be sure to wear warm clothing!
● No refreshments will be available with the exception of tap water though you may bring your own drinks if you so wish.
Places must be booked (preferably in pairs) and seats will be allocated on arrival. Single players can book and will be informed if a partner is available prior to the session. To book a place please contact Norma
Tel - 028 90614 177
Mob - 074 0272 3600
Email - jnirwin@yahoo.co.uk
Bookings need to be made at least 12 hours before the session. Should there not be enough players booked for two tables the session will be cancelled.
Please be sure you bring the exact table money as no change will be given.
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| KMBC club sessions on BBO |
Our club sessions on BBO are Tuesdays & Saturdays @ 7.15 pm. Registration from 5.15 pm, 2$. Look for vNIBU141
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. If you have been playing in Balmoral/Kelvin tournaments you will already be on our list. If not you would need to enrol with either
Joan at joan.baird@outlook.com or Norma at jnirwin@yahoo.co.uk
support your club 
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| NIBU COMPETITIONS |
NI TEAMS SUN 30TH JAN. ENTRIES CLOSE SAT 29TH JAN. SEE NIBU WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF ALL COMPETIONS
PROVINCIAL MIXED PAIRS FEB 5TH
ROBB CUP. INTER B & NOVICE PAIRS FEB 14TH
INTERMEDIATE PAIRS FEB 23RD
NI MIXED PAIRS FEB 27TH
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| KMBC Risk Assessment for F2F Bridge |
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| FREE TOURNAMENTS ON BBO |
FREE TOURNAMENTS balmoral/kelvin : Mon 2pm; Wed 2pm; Thurs 2pm; Sat 2pm courtesy of ROBERTA MADILL
Register with your partner on BBO from 12 noon on the day. Then be online at least 10 minutes before the start time. Be sure to enter the competitive section.To play you will need to join the Kelvin & Malone WhatsApp group - contact Roberta Madill on 07918701755
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| ONLINE BRIDGE CLASSES |
New Online Classes for Beginners, Novices & Improvers
Tuesday Morning/ Evening Beginners
Tuesday Afternoon Novices
Thursday Morning Improvers
Run by Hilary and John Ferguson
You will need to have a computer/laptop /tablet with a webcam microphone also a reasonable internet connection.
We will use zoom(zoom.com) for group teaching, maximum 8 people in each group, and friendly learning where you can ask questions and contribute.
There will be emailed notes and quizzes.
We will use bridgebaseonline for real time supervised play sessions.
If you would like further information about the bridge classes
please get in touch either by email h_ferguson31@hotmail.com
or telephone 07713241694
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| JUNIOR BRIDGE |
Junior Bridge – Note from Norman Lacey
‘I run an online Junior Bridge Club on a Friday night that combines tuition and play on Realbridge. If you know of any young people, age 12+ years, who might be interested in learning bridge, please get in touch with me.‘
Norman Lacey
07825683434
Youthbridge.ni@mail.com
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| CHEATING ONLINE |
PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADER FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM NIBU REGARDING CHEATING ONLINE
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| bridge etiquette |
BBO ETIQUETTE
It seems we will be playing our bridge on line for some time yet so I'm just giving you a reminder about what is expected of us at the table.
On arrival give a greeting and a brief description of your system. You can use " Chat Manager" to do this and it saves typing each time. Do contact me if you need any help with this.
Full marks to the partners who use " Hi, w4B". It says it all. "Weak NT, 4 card majors and Benji 2s"!! Don't forget a " thanks" at the end of the round, even if it hurts to say it!
Also as a wide range of players support our Clubs we do not consider Psychic Bids appropriate at our weekly tournaments.
Keep playing and keep safe.
Norma Irwin
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| KMBC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020 |
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| NIBU sessions on BBO |
NIBU are running two online tournaments
Thursday and Sunday at 7pm and will run under vNIBU136
The entry fee will be $2 per person
Click on “Competitive” then on “All tournaments” and search for vNIBU to locate tournament.
Results of the NIBU Tournaments can be viewed in the Results Calendar NIBU website
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| EBU additional regulations for online play - click here |
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| RECYCLING |
Neither Belfast nor Castlereagh Councils recycle paper or polystyrene cups......
But you can do your bit !!! Please consider bringing your own
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| February Monthly Prize Winners |
Click for the list of February Prize winners; the prizes are now in the clubhouse. If you haven’t received your prize please prompt your TD to give it to you.
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| PARKING INSTRUCTIONS |
DAYTIME BRIDGE - CAR PARKING
KMBC members & visitors: please ensure you do NOT park in the parking bays of adjacent
properties that have tenants. FROM 13TH MAY YOU MAY BE CLAMPED
We have 12 bays clearly marked"KMBC" including the disabled parking bay; if they are full, please park either adjacent to Belfast Operatic Company's premises or use other spaces outside unoccupied units.
Do not park at Viioni
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| At the end of the session ... |
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| 2017 Summary of Major Changes to Laws |
 Fearghal O’Boyle has produced a summary of the more significant changes to the Laws and has kindly allowed us to publish it in full on our website for the use of all our members. Click here for details of the major changes.
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| NIBU latest policy on announcing and alerting. Click to view |
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| Speeding Warning from BH Police |
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Click for more information.
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| Club Rule - Seating Positions at the Table |
Members and Visitors are reminded of the following rule:
At ALL Club sessions, prior to the playing of the first board, the tossing of a coin or drawing of lots will determine the NS & EW seating positions if one pair requests it. Tournament Directors, players who for health reasons prefer to sit or move and those who can’t use the electronic scorers are exempt from this rule and get their choice.
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| Barrier Details and Instructions Update – Sainsbury’s Gate Entrance |
 The Harbour Estate gate at Sainsbury’s (Tillysburn) is now controlled by automatic entrance and exit barriers from approximately 21.00 to 06.00 (Monday to Saturday) and all day Sunday. If you come to the barrier and it is down drive up to the barrier, stop beside the pedestal, and present your Belfast Harbour plastic pass to the panel with a key on it and the barrier will then magically rise! If you haven't got a pass press the intercom button and wait for a reply; state that you are coming from or going to Kelvin Malone Bridge Centre and the barrier will then magically rise!
In the event of a problem ring the Belfast Harbour Police on 028 9055 3000 and they will sort it out.
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| Kelvin Malone Bridge Centre |
Is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity.
Company Registration No: NI 615888. Charity Registration No: NIC101823.
Address and Registered Office: Harbour View Unit A1, Sydenham Business Park, 20 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE.
The Club is affiliated to the Northern Ireland Bridge Union.
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