 Cumbria Bridge |
The Northern Bridge League (NBL) is a competition between most of the counties in the north of England, on Realbridge over four Saturdays from July to October.
The final fixture of this NBL took place last Saturday (17th October). Cumbria entered a team in both the B and C division. Cumbria were third in the B division with 212 victory points and winner were Manchester with 261 victory points. We were fourth in the C division with 170 VPs behind winners Yorkshire with 217 VPs .
Over the four fixtures, members of Kendal, Keswick, Workington, Grange and Eden Bridge Clubs represented the County. Kendal was well represented by twelve individuals over the four matches.
Many thanks to all those who took part this year. If you would be interested in representing the County next year, please get in touch with Sam Norman (match Captain).
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| Ellis Cup Qualifiers |
Qualifiers for the Ellis Cup finals in November are
i) Mike & Sally-Ann Rothwell, John MacLachlan, John Farmer, Alan Anderson, Sam Norman
2) Carl Penson, Brian Smith, Richard Booty, Ray Gregory, John Ellwood
3) Martyn Harris, Amanda Etherington, Mary Sapsford, Vanessa Cordwell, Stella Howse
4) Bob Boyd, John Nicholls, Andrew Peill, Janice Mitchell, Chris Banks, Hilary Parker
Draw for semi-finals is 1v4, 2v3
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| Tuesday Intermediate Revision |
We will be holding further Intermediate Teaching Sessions on the Third Tuesday of every month commencing at 7pm on 20th October.
These sessions are aimed primarily at members who play on Tuesday evening and Thursday morning but all are welcome. They will run in the main hall from 7pm until 9.30 at the same time as the normal FTF session in the BLR. Cost £3 per session.
The first topic for October is Barrier Bids.
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| Betty Limb Trophy |
With a wonderful mix of players from the Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday sessions, a warm and entertaining afternoon of Bridge took place with a scrumptious afternoon tea enjoyed by all.
Congratulations go to the winner Chris Banks with 64.93 points 👏 👏 👏.
The runner up was Philip Hine with 61.66 and Tim Harrison was gnashing at his heels with 61.25. Full results are available here. (Use classic view to see your scorecard).
Thanks to you all for making it such a memorable day.
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| Christmas Party |
SAVE THE DATE
Kendal Bridge Club Christmas Party. Monday, 14th December 2026.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
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| 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. Overcalls
- 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.
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| Westmorland Celebration |
Cumbria County 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 CBA site.
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