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Covid Rules

Dear member

The committee are pleased to announce the resumption of Bridge at Mold Bridge club on Wednesday 8 September 2021. The normal start time of 7pm applies but players are asked to be there early and promptly - ie by 6.50pm at latest.
Tuesdays possible, subject to sufficient interest, however 12th October 2021 is cancelled due to lack of demand. If you are interested in attending Tuesdays please contact Sue Jackson, Morfydd Fisher, Mark Barber-Riley or Jim Brown.
To protect members and the club, and also reassure members who may be nervous, the committee has carried out a risk assessment and agreed some rules for members to follow. They are in a document attached and reproduced below.
As not everyone is on email, the committee will be contacting members who we do not have email by telephone. However, feel free to share the news with members you know, but please emphasise the special rules.
Sadly, a number of members have not made it to this point and if you need a playing partner please contact Mark, Morfudd or Jim. Morfudd has agreed to try and coordinate players looking for partners.
Please read and comply

Measures to reduce any risk members and the club from COVID-19

 

1.     The club will start face-to-face (F2F) Bridge sessions from Wednesday 8 September 2021 and to begin will only run the Wednesday session.

2.     The Club expects only members who have received their 2nd vaccination at least three weeks prior to a bridge session to attend. Any members without such vaccination are asked to contact the committee to discuss. 

3.     Members who feel unwell or display symptoms of Coronavirus must not attend F2F sessions. Please be mindful of others and avoid attending even if you are pretty sure you only have a cough of a cold.

4.     Visitors were initially not permitted to attend F2F meetings.  This policy was reviewed following experience with member-only sessions and visitors who have been vacinated are now welcome. 

5.     Windows, and possibly fire doors, to be kept open to improve ventilation.  The extent of opening will require judgement depending on the weather conditions. 

6.     Members are expected to adhere to Government guidelines with regard to the wearing of face coverings when playing a round to minimise the transmission of droplets or aerosols. To start with, members are asked to wear a face covering. (The time of close proximity with others is likely to be longest during the rounds as they can last for 20+ minutes.) 

7.     Please minimise movement and remain seated unless visiting the lavatory or moving between rounds. The orientation of North/South will change from what it used to be and will now be in the direction of the length of the hall.

8.     People to sanitise hands immediately after entering the hall. 

9.     No catering will be provided.  Players to bring their own drink and receptacle. All waste material must be taken home and not left in the Hall. (No access to kitchen.) 

10.  Players will need to bring the exact change for table money – currently £2.  

11.  Players to sanitise hands before and wash hands after use of toilet. 

12.  Bidding boxes to be kept retained by players for the duration of the evening and sanitised at the end. E-W pairs to maintain the same bidding boxes as they move between tables. 

13.  Each player to sanitise hands at the start of each round. 

14.  One of North or South only is to enter scores into the Bridgemates and, after showing to East/West for their agreement, to press “Yes” in their sight.

15.  If anyone tests positive for COVID after attending a session, please contact the committee so that other members can be contacted and appropriate isolation can take place.

 

This risk assessment has been approved by Jim Brown, Barrie Harrison, Morfudd Fisher, Malcolm James and Mark Davies. It will be reviewed and amended as the club adapts to the situation.

Last updated : 21st Sep 2022 15:10 BST
Competitions 2019/20

 

MOLD BRIDGE CLUB

CLUB COMPETITONS 2019/2020

Open to all members.

04/09/19 Wednesday SIMS Pairs /Charity £5 per person
07/09/19 Saturday Jubilee Plate - Round 1 Pairs
17/09/19 Tuesday Holland Cup - Round 1 Pairs
24/09/19 Tuesday Chidley Tray Pairs
01/10/19 Tuesday Millenium Cup Teams*       No pairs event this evening.
05/10/19 Saturday Jubilee Plate - Round 2 Pairs
15/10/19 Tuesday Holland Cup - Round 2 Pairs
23/10/19 Wednesday Sturgess Shield Teams*       No pairs event this evening
29/10/19 Tuesday Anniversary Cup Individual  No pairs event this evening
02/11/19 Saturday Jubilee Plate – Round 3 Pairs
13/11/19 Wednesday Mixed Pairs Pairs*
19/11/19 Tuesday Holland Cup - Round 3 Pairs
04/12/19 Wednesday CHRISTMAS PARTY Pairs - Fun bridge only
07/12/19 Saturday Jubilee Plate – Round 4 Pairs
21/01/20 Tuesday Holland Cup – Round 4 Pairs
29/01/20 Wednesday

Bevan Cup Gents

Williams Bowl Ladies

Pairs*
04/02/20 Tuesday Angus Wynne Shield Teams*        No pairs event this evening.
18/02/20 Tuesday Holland Cup Final Pairs

Probably not

April

Tuesday SIMS Pairs (increased fee)
22 Apr   AGM Pairs - Fun bridge only
15/07/20 Wednesday Charity Night Pairs (increased fee £5)

You are asked to indicate your entry to each *starred* competition by signing the entry form on

the notice board as a minimum number of entrants is required. 

These entry sheets will be removed the week prior to each event.

 

Competition Rules follow and will also be posted on the notice board.

 

The above dates are subject to alteration.


 

 

COMPETITION RULES

CLUB COMPETITIONS OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY

 

MILLENIUM CUP  - Tuesday

Teams of 4, entry in pairs. Teams to be drawn at random. 

 

HOLLAND CUP - Tuesday

To be played over 4 qualifying rounds. Will be judged by taking the average of the best 3 qualifying rounds (by percentage), which will be carried forward and added to the percentage score obtained in the Final.

No Substitutes are Permitted

 

CHIDLEY TRAY - Wednesday

To qualify to win the tray, pairs must have played at the club on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12 months prior to the event – (either together or with other partners).

 

JUBILEE PLATE - Saturday

To be played over 4 rounds. The pair with the highest average percentage of the best three rounds will win.

 

STURGESS SHIELD -Wednesday 

Teams of 4, entry in pairs.  Teams to be drawn at random.

 

ANNIVERSARY CUP - Tuesday

Individual event. Trophy awarded to the highest placed competitor who has played on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12 months prior to the event.  

 

WILLIAMS BOWL (Ladies’ Pairs) BEVAN CUP (Men’s Pairs) - Wednesday

Awarded to the highest placed pairs who have played on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12 months prior to the event – (either together or with other partners).

 

ANGUS WYNNE SHIELD - Tuesday 

Teams of 4, limited to 13 teams, to be played over 1 session, Entry in teams.

 

LINDSAY PLATE - Tuesday

Awarded to the pair who, having played together on at least 20 non competition Tuesdays in the year, have the highest average percentage scores, and as a pair won no other trophy at the club.  Cut off date last Tuesday in January (26/01/15)

 

LOUISE ORME CUP - Wednesday

Awarded to the pair who have the highest average percentage score on Wednesday nights, having played together on at least 20 evenings in the year as a pair.  Cut off date last Wednesday in January (27/01/15)

 

MIXED PAIRS - Tuesday

Awarded to the highest placed pair, consisting of a gentleman and a lady.



Tournament Directors; Barrie Harrison; Jim Brown; Mark Davies; Sue Jackson; Chris Randles; Peter Saunders; MartinThorne; RonWaterhouse; David William; John Elwyn Williamss.

Competition Secretary;  Sue Jackson

Last updated : 11th Mar 2020 22:06 GMT
Kitchen Refurbished

The Hall Kitchen has been refurbished so there was no bridge all week 21st to 28th April.

Last updated : 30th Apr 2019 15:09 GMT
Competitions 2018 2019

MOLD BRIDGE CLUB

CLUB COMPETITONS 2018/2019

Open to all members.

01/09/18     Saturday     Jubilee Plate - Round 1     Pairs

04/09/18     Tuesday     Simultaneous                     Pairs     £4 entry fee

11/09/18     Tuesday     Chidley Tray                       Pairs

18/09/18     Tuesday     Holland Cup - Round 1      Pairs

26/09/17     Wednesday Charity Night                    Pairs £5

29/09/18     Saturday     Jubilee Plate - Round 2    Pairs

02/10/18     Tuesday     Millenium Cup                    Teams * No pairs event this evening.

16/10/18     Tuesday     Holland Cup - Round 2      Pairs

24/10/18     Wednesday Sturgess Shield                Teams No pairs event this evening

30/10/18     Tuesday     Mixed                                 Pairs *

03/11/18     Saturday     Jubilee Plate – Round 3    Pairs

13/11/18     Tuesday     Holland Cup - Round 3      Pairs

27/11/18     Tuesday     Anniversary Cup                Individual  No pairs event this evening

01/12/18     Saturday    Jubilee Plate – Round 4    Pairs

05/12/18     Wednesday CHRISTMAS PARTY

15/01/19     Tuesday     Holland Cup – Round 4    Pairs

29/01/19     Tuesday     Angus Wynne Shield        Teams * No pairs event this evening.

12/02/19     Tuesday     Holland Cup Final             Pairs

26/02/19     Tuesday     Bevan Cup                        Gents Pairs 

                                      Williams Bowl                   Ladies Pairs *

In addition to above, Lindsay plate and Louise Orme Cup and are contested on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

 

You are asked to indicate your entry to each * starred * competition by signing the entry form

on the board as a minimum number of entrants is required.

These entry sheets will be removed the week prior to each event.

Competition Rules are posted on the notice board and below.

The above dates are subject to alteration.

COMPETITION RULES

CLUB COMPETITIONS OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY

MILLENIUM CUP

Teams of 4, entry in pairs. Teams to be drawn at random.

HOLLAND CUP

To be played over 4 qualifying rounds. Top 14 pairs will play in a 7 table Howell Final. Will be judged by taking the average

of the best 3 qualifying rounds (by percentage), which will be carried forward and added to the percentage score obtained

in the Final. No Substitutes are Permitted

CHIDLEY TRAY

To qualify to win the tray, pairs must have played at the club on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12 months prior

to the event. – (either together or with other partners).

JUBILEE PLATE

To be played over 4 rounds. The pair with the highest average percentage of the best three rounds will win.

STURGESS SHIELD

Teams of 4, entry in pairs. A pair from Tuesday night and a pair from Wednesday night drawn together at random, if possible.

ANNIVERSARY CUP

Individual event. Trophy awarded to the highest placed competitor who has played on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12

months prior to the event. Winner eligible for N.W.B.U. Valence Cup.

WILLIAMS BOWL

(Ladies’ Pairs)

BEVAN CUP

(Men’s Pairs)

Awarded to the highest placed pairs who have played on at least 20 evenings, on any night, in the 12 months prior to the event – 

(either together or with other partners).

ANGUS WYNNE SHIELD

Teams of 4, limited to 13 teams, to be played over 1 session, Entry in teams.

LINDSAY PLATE

Awarded to the pair who, having played together on at least 20 non competition Tuesdays in the year, have the highest average

percentage scores, and as a pair won no other trophy at the club. Cut off date last Tuesday in January (26/01/15)

LOUISE ORME CUP

Awarded to the pair who have the highest average percentage score on Wednesday nights, having played together on at least 20

evenings in the year as a pair. Cut off date last Wednesday in January (27/01/15)

MIXED PAIRS

Awarded to the highest placed pair, consisting of a gentleman and a lady. 

 

Tournament Directors: Jim Brown, Chris Randles, Sue Jackson, Mark Davies, John Elwyn Williams, Barrie Harrison;

Peter Saunders, MartinThorne; Ron Waterhouse, David Williams

 

Competition Secretary: Sue Jackson

Last updated : 28th Feb 2019 14:16 GMT
Tables Reminder

Just a quick reminder to everyone, the club has new tables so if anyone wants one or more of the old tables, these can be purchased for £5.

Last updated : 21st May 2018 13:56 GMT
Club League Results

So far we have played three and won three:

8 Nov 17 ABC West Vs Mold won by 17 IMPs which gives 14-6 victory points.

Our team was Yvonne and Mark and Lesley and Chris.

29 Nov 17 Mold Vs Ynys Mon won by a very slender 3 IMPs making an 11-9 victory points result.

Same team as above.

12 Dec 17 Mold Vs Colwyn Bay won by 32IMPs giving a 16-4 victory points win.

Team was Yvonne and Ron and Mark and Chris. Ron played very well making several game contracts and is to be thanked for stepping in with not much notice when Lesley couldn't play due to the weather.

 

We seem to have got into a rhythm of giving the other team a lead in the first half then coming good in the second half: First match down by 11 IMPs at half time followed by a 31-0 second half. Second match 11 IMPS down at half time followed by 14 IMP win in second half. Third march down by 12IMPs in first half only to get a cracking 44IMPs win in second half. So should we try to lull the opponents into a false sense of security by losing the first half?

Update 21 Dec

It couldn't last, we lost the fourth match against ABC East on 20 December by 15 IMPs.

Update 14 Jan 2018

Table of results now here

Update 1st February 2018

The other two matches have now been completed. Against Wrexham on 23rd January we again lost the first half then managed to recoup it with a slightly larger margin for a very narrow victory. The team was Yvonne and Wyn, and Malcolm and Mark.

Finally on 31 January 2018, our more normal team of Yvonne and Mark, Lesley and Chris managed to win the first half against Llanfairfechan. A slight loss in second half mainly caused by an unfortunate 4-0 trump split bringing an attempt at slam down.

This brings our record to won 5 lost 1 and everyone has lost at least one match. However, our margin of victory has generally been small so there are a couple of teams with a higher average number of victory points who have more games to play so only 3rd at present as far as we know. The table updated with the scores we know about now looks like this:

Table as at Jan 14, 2018

Last updated : 1st Feb 2018 15:49 GMT
Christmas Playing Dates

It is anticipated that there will be bridge over Chrismas holidays as follows:

Wed 20th Dec: Yes

Sat 23rd Dec: Please check

Tue 26th Dec: No

Wed 27th Dec: Yes

Sat 30th Dec: Please check

Tue 2nd Jan: Yes

Wed 3rd Jan: Yes

Last updated : 3rd Jan 2018 22:53 GMT
Mold Vs ABC East, Grant, and Tables

On 8 Nov 2017 Mold played a new league competition against ABC East (play at Menai Bridge).

The team consisted of Yvonne and Mark and Chris and Lesley. We won by 17 IMPs giving a 14 - 6 victory point win.

This competition is supposed to encourage people to start playing in other competitions so if anyone would like to play in one of the other matches, please let Yvonne know.

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The WBU grant has been approved contributing £400 or half the cost of 16 new tables and a new laptop. We gratefully acknowledge this grant.

If any members want any of the old tables, these are available so if anyones wants one or more do make it known. Any contributions would be gratefully received.

Last updated : 20th Dec 2017 12:32 GMT
Club Competition Dates 2017/2018

CLUB COMPETITONS 2017/2018

Open to all members.

 
02/09/17    Saturday       Jubilee Plate - Round 1     Pairs           

05/09/17    Tuesday        Simultaneous                   Pairs    £3.50 entry fee       

12/09/17    Tuesday        Chidley Tray                    Pairs           

19/09/17    Tuesday        Holland Cup - Round 1     Pairs           

27/09/17    Wednesday   Charity Night                   Pairs    £5       

30/09/17    Saturday       Jubilee Plate - Round 2    Pairs           

03/10/17    Tuesday        Millenium Cup                 Teams*  No pairs event this evening.       

17/10/17    Tuesday        Holland Cup - Round 2    Pairs           

25/10/17    Wednesday   Sturgess Shield              Teams*  No pairs event this evening       

31/10/17    Tuesday        Mixed                             Pairs*           

04/11/17    Saturday       Jubilee Plate - Round 3    Pairs           

14/11/17    Tuesday        Holland Cup - Round 3    Pairs           

28/11/17    Tuesday        Anniversary Cup              Individual  No pairs event this evening       

02/12/17    Saturday       Jubilee Plate - Round 4    Pairs           

06/12/17    Wednesday   CHRISTMAS  PARTY               

16/01/18    Tuesday        Holland Cup - Round 4    Pairs           

30/01/18    Tuesday        Angus Wynne Shield      Teams*    No pairs event this evening.       

13/02/18    Tuesday        Holland Cup Final          Pairs           

27/02/18    Tuesday        Bevan Cup                    Gents Pairs*       
                                     Williams Bowl                Ladies Pairs*     

You are asked to indicate your entry to each *starred* competition by signing the entry form on the board as a minimum number of entrants is required.

These entry sheets will be removed the week prior to each event.

Competition Rules are posted on the notice board.

The above dates are subject to alteration.

In addition to these competitions there is also:

Lindsay Plate - pair, having played at least 20 non competition tuesdays, having highest average percentage and won no other trophy at the club

Louise Orm Cup - pair, having played at least 20 evenings, having highest average percentage

 

Last updated : 20th Dec 2017 12:32 GMT
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Last updated : 20th Dec 2017 12:32 GMT