| Playing bridge online during the club’s closure |
I have recently sent all members an email explaining that we can play as a club on www.bridgeclublive.com. Go to the 'members' tab then clubs, where Loughton Bridge Club is listed and please register as a club member.
I know many of our members are already also members of bridgeclublive and will appreciate this new initiative. It is easy for new members to join at a trial cost of £1. We will be playing 24 boards on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting 7.30pm.
We will be playing in the DIDO tournament against people from all over and as well as getting an overall score we will get a club ladder showing how each club pair did.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any help getting started.
lindajenkins34@hotmail.co.uk.
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| Our Chigwell Venue |
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Welcome to the LOUGHTON BRIDGE CLUB website.
There is always a warm welcome at Grange Farm.
We play a good standard of duplicate bridge on Monday and Wednesday evenings (7.20-10.30) and we operate a host system so you can turn up on your own (it's worth checking the calendar to make sure that there's a host
We play at the Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell IG7 6DP. From Chigwell High Rd turn off the roundabout into the new housing estate (covered in hoardings) and keep going until you see the centre on your left.
We are affiliated to the Essex Contract Bridge Association and the English Bridge Union.
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| The Club is Closed Until Further Notice |
The committee has decided that in view of the current Covid 19 situation and to comply with social distancing measures it is best to close the club until further notice.
We have taken this decision particularly in view of the fact that many of our members are in the older age group that may be hit harder by the virus.
We sincerely send all members our very best wishes for good health during these difficult times. Please stay in touch and we look forward to meeting up again as soon as it is advisable to do so.
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| EBU 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' code |
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Greet others in a friendly manner prior to start of play
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Be a good 'host' or 'guest' at the table
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Ensure you have a completed convention card available
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Make bridge enjoyable for you, partner and opponents
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Give credit when opponents make a good bid or play
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Take care of your personal grooming
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Ensure that your mobile phone is turned off
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Enjoy the company as well as the game
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Remember that it is rude to: criticise your partner or opponents in public. be less than polite at the table and gloat over good results.
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| ENTRY FORM FOR ESSEX COMPETITIONS |
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For a list of Essex Competitions click here and you will automatically be linked to the Essex web site, where you will find all the information you need. The Calendar gives dates and start times while the Programmes give more details of the events, venues, entry fees, etc. You can enter online and pay entry fees electronically if you choose, but there are alternatives if you prefer. If you may be interested in entering but are unsure of how things work then please speak to a Committee member. We want to encourage entries, especially from newer members, wherever we can.
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| KEEPING TO TIME |
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To help achieve a timely (10.30) finish, play will start at 7.20 (not 7.30) so all players are requested to arrive by 7.10 and to be seated and ready to play by 7.20 pm prompt. Also, we will use a timer on a regular basis. This may mean that sometimes you will be asked not to play a hand if your table is behind, in the interest of maintaining progress towards a timely finish. This isn't usually a criticism or a penalty (though you may be penalised if you're consistently slow) - it's just necessary to keep to time.
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