| Zandra Stalker |
I have received the very sad news that Zandra passed away peacefully in her sleep a few days ago, she was just short of her 95th birthday.
All of us who played bridge on Friday afternoons will remember Zandra with affection. She was a charming lady, always pleasant with a great sense of fun. If was a pleasure to play against Zandra, an accurate declarer and an astute defender. We will all miss her when we eventually return to Club bridge.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time.
Norma Irwin.
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| Master Points Awarded for March 2021 |
Click for details of MPs awarded in March for KMBC's Tuesday and Thursday night pay sessions.
Click on the yellow Master Points box in the column to the left for details of January and February MPs.
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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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| ONLINE COMPETITIONS NIBU |
NORTHERN PAIRS SUN 11th April 11- 5.30 BBO $10
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| CHEATING ONLINE |
PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADER FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM NIBU REGARDING CHEATING ONLINE
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| MEMBERS' SUCCESSES |
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
MID ULSTER PAIRS
1: DEAN BRADLEY & WILLIAM DUKELOW
3: BILL SCOTT & Ronnie Morrow
ROBB CUP
N/S 2 LIBBY PALLIN & HILARY WARNOCK: 3 HEATHER MCKEE & JOANNE BOYD
E/W 1 ALAN & CATHERINE MCKAY 2 ELEANOR JONES & TREVOR POLLEN
Mackinnon Cup
The Mackinnon Cup final was won by Rex Anderson & Brian McDowell, Ian Lindsay & Robin Burns. Runners up were – Bill Scott & Ronnie Morrow, Ken Hawtin & Maureen Murray.
Kelvin Cup
In a very tight match, the Kelvin Cup was won by Ian Lindsay & Robin Burns, Diane Greenwood & Michael O’Kane. By 1 IMP (143/142), they Alan Sharp & Brian McDowell, Michael McFaul & Neill Cauwood.
NORTH DOWN INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGE
2nd N/S BRENDA CLINGEN & CHRISTINE ADAMS
3rd N/S DIANA PATTERSON & GERRY HENRY
NORTHERN IRELAND PAIRS
2nd ANNE FITZPATRICK & HAROLD CURRAN
3rd JOHN FERGUSON & IAN HAMILTON
NIBU BELFAST SWISS PAIRS
OPEN: 1st HELEN HALL & WILLIAM DUKELOW
INTERMEDIATE: DIANA PATTERSON & GERRY HENRY
EAST DOWN PAIRS
2nd JOAN BAIRD & BARBARA EWART
3rd BILL SCOTT & DREW LINDSAY
NIBU AUTUMN CONGRESS
MIXED PAIRS : 4th NORMA IRWIN & DAVID LEEMAN
INTER B PAIRS : 2nd VALERIE RUSSELL & CHRISTINE CLEGG
CONGRESS PAIRS: 3rd SAM HALL & IAN HAMILTON
SWISS TEAMS: 3rd ANNE FITZPATRICK & HAROLD CURRAN, John Murchan & Ruth Connolly
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| SUBSCRIPTIONS |
REMINDER
This is a brief reminder that your £30 fee can be paid either by bank transfer. Ac number 65481758, sort code 089299. Or by cheque, made out to Kelvin Malone Bridge Centre and posted to 20, Heron Road, BT3 9LE.
Thank you, we do need your support.
Norma Irwin
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| LOCKDOWN CROSSWORD no 8 (COURTESY OF D.Cannell |
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| KMBC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020 |
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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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| 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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| NIBU COMPETITIONS |
NIBU are running three online tournaments
Tuesday, 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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