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MANCHESTER CONGRESS 2026

3rd & 4th January 2026

Airport Hotel Manchester, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow SK9 4LR

Tournament Director: Jim Edwards

Back face to face and once again organised by Oliver Cowan on behalf of and in partnership with the MCBA, at the Airport Hotel Manchester – Hotel and Spa.  This venue provides an excellent, friendly setting for this congress and has free parking for players with easy access to the local town centre with lots of nice restaurant and bar options for after bridge finishes each evening.

Saturday 3rd January – Championship Pairs (11:00-18:00)

Sunday 4th January – Swiss Teams (11:00-18:00)

Entry fees per £30 per player for 1 day or £55 if playing 2 days and the entry fee includes tea/coffee/biscuits/sweets throughout. There will also be a prize fund.

Players can order lunch/sandwiches each day on arrival to be served in the break. If you bring your own food, this must NOT be consumed in public areas of the hotel.

Also on Sunday 4th January 14:00-17:30 will be the Kevin Comrie Cup restricted to players no higher than a 9 NGS, with an entry fee of £15 per player.

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Manchester Congress 6/7Jan2018
  • Club/Ashworths ManCongress 2018
  • CrozDegsy Manchester Congress 2018
  • Teams Man Congress 2018

The annual Manchester Congress took place last weekend with many Lancashire players involved. There were 66 pairs and 33 teams. Cros Croswell & Degsy Williams were in the prizes finishing 8th while John & Catherine Ashworth won the nonexpert prize finishing 10th.  Jeff Smith with Alan Mould, John Holland & Paul Hackett won the Championship Teams.

Further details on the Manchester County and Manchester Bridge Site.

Preston Blue Pointed Teams 14Jan 2018

The Preston Blue Pointed Teams was held in the new spacious comfortable premises at Preston on Sunday 14 January. There were 14 teams and the winners were Jeff Smith/jackie Pye, Bernard & Rhona Goldenfield, second Bill Alston/Colin Mitchell, Andrew & Veronica Petrie. Full results at Preston Bridge Club site

Manchester GP Swiss Pairs 3rd March 2018

The Manchester GP Swiss Pairs at Altrincham BC on Sat 3rd March 2018 attracted 48 pairs. The event was very ably run by Rob Dixon and Joan Lewis. Well done to Bill Carr and Sue Woodcock who won the event, and Nick Woodcock and Sue Fjortoft who finished 3rd after narrowly losing to Bill and Sue in the last round! Full results on the Manchester Bridge Club website.

Cumbria GP Swiss Teams

Congratulations to the team of Sue Woodcock & Stuart Clarke, Nick Woodcock & Sue Fjortoft who won the Cumbria Congress Teams on 11 March 2018 in a field of 37 teams. Sue & Stuart also finished 2nd in the Consolation Pairs Final, while Bill Carr and Michael Fay finished 5th in the Championship Pairs Final.

Staffs & Shropshire Congress Swiss Teams 29Apr2018

Congratulations to Mike Tomlinson,Linda Smith, Jeff & Ann Wilkins who won the Staffordshire & Shropshire Congress Swiss Teams on 29th April 2018.

Manchester Higson Cup 29Apr2018
Manchester Higson Cup 29Apr2018

For the second successive year, Jeff Smith along with Dave Barton, Irving & Joy Blakey won the ManchesterHigson Cup on the 29th april 2018.

Yorkshire Congress 2-3 June 2018

Congratulations to Don Hilton and brother Richard Hilton who won the Yorkshire Congress Championship Pairs event.They also won the Teams Consolation event playing with I Crockatt & J Levesley

Michelle Brunner Charity Memorial 21July2018
Michelle Brunner Charity Memorial 21July2018

The annual Michelle Brunner Charity Memorial in aid of Christies and St Anns Hospice was held on 21st July 2018 and raised around £1800. The winners on the day were Jeff Smith, Jackie Pye, John Holland & Alan Mould. There were 16 teams taking part. Full results on Manchester Bridge Club website

Manchester GP Teams 22July2018
Manchester GP Teams 22July2018

There was a full house at Altrincham for the Manchester Green Point Teams on Sunday 22nd July, including visitors from the US and Australia.  The winners were the Southport team of Roger Allison, Peter Richmond, Bill & Liz Wattleworth who won their last two matches against illustrious opposition to finish ahead of Bernard & Rhona Goldenfield, Joy & Irving Blakey, with Karen McCallum, Axel Johannsson, Alan Mould and Michael Newman third. Detailed results are on the Altrincham and Manchester Bridge Club web sites.

County Club Challenge 11Aug2018
County Club Challenge 11Aug2018

On Saturday 11th August Preston Bridge Club hosted the County Club Challenge. This is a new event designed for players with an NGS of 10 or below. It was a  great success everyone had a good time and an enjoyable game of bridge. The winners were Lynda Grundy and Sheila Nolan from Oakfield Bridge Club. Full results on our results page.

 

Cumbria/Westmorland Congress 15/16 Sep 2018

The annual Cumbria/Westmoreland Congress was held on the 15-16 September 2018 at the Castle Green Hotel. The teams was won by Mike Tomlinson & Bob Loveridge, Jeff & AnnWilkins (pictured Jeff,Mike,Ann,Bob). John & Judy Brearley finished second in the Swiss Pairs. Full results on Cumbria website.

Cumbria/Westmorland Congress 15/16 Sep 2018
LCBA Mixed Pairs 2018
LCBA Mixed Pairs 2018

There were 13 Tables at the LCBA Mixed Pairs held at Poulton BC on 23 Sep 2018 and ably run by Ken Johnston. The winners were Ian Kane & Barbara Eastabrook, with Stuart Clarke & Sue Woodcock second, Nick Woodcock & Sue Fortoft third. First Session prize went to Charrlie Colson & Roz Halliwell and second session to Ian Mckenna & Barbara Cain..

Dimmie Fleming Award - Jacqueline Wright
We are delighted to announce the succesful acceptance of Jacqueline Wright for a Dimmie Fleming Award. This award is for people who have retired from an official role but have worked hard and tirelessly in the promotion of bridge and made a significant contribution. Jacqueline was the Lancashire County Tournament Secretary for many many years aand with some health problems only stepped down from the role this year.

The awards will be presneted at the EBU AGM in London on Wednesday 28th November or a suitable venue of the recipients choice by a local official at a bridge club, a County AGM meeting or an EBU congress/competition.

Preston Christmas Swiss Pairs Sat 15Dec18 3pm

Preston BC is holding a Christmas Swiss pairs on 15 December 2018 with a 3pm start.
Click here for an entry form
Open to all EBU Members, Christmas buffet after 4 matches (7 x 5 board matches), Bring your own wine/beer

Entry Fee   £30 per pair
Entries to:  Catherine Draper, Rose Cottage, 179 Chapel Rd, Hesketh Bank PR4 6SA
Tel: 01772 815255 Mobile: 07734 053494
Email: catherine@acesbridgeclub.co.uk

Lytham Rose Bowl Sunday 2nd December 2018 1:30pm

The Lytham Rose Bowl will take place on Sunday 2nd December 2018 at 1:30pm. This is a two-session LCBA all-play-all pairs event. The entry fee is £20 per person which includes a meal provided at half time. If you are interested in playing in the event, please visit the Lytham Bridge Club website which contains a link to the entry form.

Jeremy Stanforth (Secretary)
Lytham Bridge Club
4a Pembroke Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1AN

E-Mail: lbclub.4a@gmail.com