London Metropolitan Bridge Association
Susanna Gross RIP
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We are very sad to report the death of Susanna Gross on 11th November, after a long illness.

Susanna was the bridge columnist for the Spectator from 2000 onwards and she was a very talented and successful player, who represented her country many times. ..........

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London Teams in the Metropolitan Cup
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London was represented in divisions A and B of the Metropolitan Cup, held on Realbridge on Saturday 27th September. ..........

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Release 2.19q
Welcome to the London Metropolitan Bridge Association
Events - LMBA and elsewhere
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Event Date Further Information
LMBA Lederer Memorial Teams 21/22 Feb '26  RAC Pall Mall
LMBA Championship Prs, Corwen qualifier 8/3/2026 poster Enter
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Master Point Promotions December 2025
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Congratulations to:

Premier National Master Heather Bakhshi.
4 Star Premier Regional Master Dean Swallow.
1 Star Premier Regional Master Kevin Robins. ..........

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EBU Silver Award for David Burn

Congratulations to David on his well earned Silver award. David was born in 1956 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He was educated Dulwich College and Caius, Cambridge, and is an IT consultant. He has played for England in 7 Camrose matches, 1 European Championships and 1 World Olympiad. He coached Britain to Bermuda Bowl silver medal (1987) and victory in the European championships (1991), has coached the highly successful England Women's team over recent years, picking up numerous medals, including victory in the 2016 European Championships and silver medals in the 2013 and 2017 Venice Cups, and aided the Senior team in their victory in the 2014 European Championships. He has also acted as NPC for recent Camrose teams. He lives in London with his wife, Frances and a cat called Christopher Marlowe. He is a popular bridge journalist, writing his own columns and often ghost writing for Zia Mahmood. His other interests include reading, classical music, going to the theatre, and enjoying beer and curry. David received the Diamond Award at the 2015 EBU AGM in recognition of his excellence and success over a sustained period for England's international teams. Here  is a bit more information about him. 

 
LMBA Swiss Weekend - winners
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CONGRATULATIONS to London Congress 2025, winners.

Teams: Harry Anoyrkatis, Rob Lawy; Tom Furness, Sam Anoyrkatis 82.95

Gordon Clark, Niall Igoe; Jonathan Clark, Kripa Panchagnula 73. ..........

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Palmer Bayer 2025 winners
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The event attracted 8 tables and was greatly enjoyed by all players, thanks to the organiser Chris Duckworth and the TD Dave Muller. ..........

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Cafe Bridge Chiswick, September

 

Congratulations to winners Gary Diamond and Nigel Clayton! The event raised more than 1100 for Abundance, London.

More photos here and full results here.

 

Mixed Pairs Winners - Congratulations

Congratulations to Gitte Hecht-Johanssen and Zeeshan Haque
Full results here

Results
Ian Gardiner Qualifier Session 1
Director: Jonathan Lillycrop
Ian Gardiner Qualifier Session 2
Director: Jonathan Lillycrop
Teams for the Ian Gardiner trophy and qualifier for the Pachabo
Director: Jonathan Lillycrop