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Welcome to Kendal Bridge Club
 
 
  Improver Training Sessions

There are to be improver training sessions most Mondays that anyone can join. They will be run by me (John Farmer), starting at 18.05 in the room next to the one we play in and finishing at 18.50 prompt so people can join the normal evening session.

The topics to be covered will be available here on the website so that individuals can decide if they wish to attend.  It will prove much more productive if partnerships attend, though individuals are welcome.

Whilst the list below is open to discussion / agreement,  as a starter, my suggested subjects will be:

  • Monday 28th September - Developing stayman and puppet stayman.
  • 5th October - Teams versus pairs bidding and play.
  • 12th October - No seminar.
  • 19th and 26th October - We will aim to cover wider aspects of overcalls and the various responses .
  • 5th November - Doubling (penalties / takeout / support)

That will leave items such as dealing with one no trump doubled, leads and discards and signals for later sessions.

Any additional items welcomed.

  Monday Teams 21st September

Monday 21st September sees the first round of the Ellis Cup Teams.

Those looking for another pair or a fourth for their team you can advertise using the form below.

  Betty Limb Entry 2026

The Betty Limb Cup for the club Individual Champion will take place on Sunday 4th October 2026 starting at 1pm.

Everyone will play the same Simple System.

To enter, please complete the entry form below. Entry fee is £2. Entries close Fri 2nd Oct at 5pm.

There will be a catered Afternoon Tea provided mid-session, so no contributions will be required as in previous years

  Jackie Stabler

It is with sadness that we report the passing on the 23rd August of Jackie, a regular player, partnering Linda White over the years on our BBO Thursday evenings.

We offer our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.

  Westmorland Celebration

Cumbria County Duplicate Bridge Association are holding a Bridge event on Sunday 25th October to honour all those who had served on the Westmorland Committee and participated in the County events. The competition is open to all members of Kendal and Windermere Bridge Clubs. 

  • 24 Board Pairs
  • Afternoon Cream Tea
  • Betty Limb Room, Kendal
  • 2pm start
  • £5 per person
  • Stratified
  • Prizes for the winners in each of the 3 stratification levels

Click here to enter on the Cumbria CDBA site.

Kendal BC Club Sessions
Kendal BC Club Sessions
When Type Boards Typical NGS
Monday 6:50 for 7pm* F2F 24 50
Tuesday 6:50 for 7pm* F2F 18 Mid 40s
Tuesday 7pm BBO 24 High 40s
Thursday 9:50 for 10am F2F 16 Low 40s
Thursday 7pm BBO 24 Low 50s

* 3rd Monday of the month and 1st Tuesday odd months (Jan, Mar, etc) are F2F Teams.

Face to face sessions are at Abbot Hall Social Centre, Online sessions are on BBO.

Results
Morning Bridge
Director: Bob Churchward
Scorer: Bob Churchward
BBO 24 boards
Director: Wearside
Scorer: Wearside
F2F Intermediate Pairs
Director: Bob Boyd
Scorer: Brenda Richardson
BBO Pairs 24 boards
Director: Barrow
Scorer: Barrow
F2F pairs
Director: Chris Walker
Scorer: Chris Walker
Calendar
21st September 2026
TEAMS, Ellis Cup Heat 1
BLR 7.00
Director: Mike Rothwell
Scorer: Mike Rothwell
Stand-in: No Stand-In
  (Partner?)
22nd September 2026
F2F Intermediate Pairs
BLR 7.00
Director: Brenda Richardson
Scorer: Bob Boyd
Stand-in: Margaret Pook
22nd September 2026
BBO Pairs 24 boards
BBO 7.00
Director: Martyn Harris
Scorer: Martyn Harris
  (Partner?)
24th September 2026
Morning Bridge
BLR 10.00
Director: Bob Churchward
Scorer: Bob Churchward
24th September 2026
BBO 24 boards
BBO 7.00
Director: Mike Rothwell
Scorer: Mike Rothwell