| Triple Crown |
 Following on to their success in the Chiltern League Teams of 4 (Michael, Madeline Lawson, Mahmood Nurmohamed, Eleanor Rice, Sula Turpin and Sue Oliver) and in the Spring Cup Michael Beer's team achieved the "Triple Crown" on Wednesday night (17th July 2014) when they won the Summer Teams beating 9 other teams. (The first success in this competition after many years of trying.) This made it a clean sweep for Michael's teams in the Chiltern League in 2014.
Michael brought his trophies to the Club on Thursday and Nicola Foster (Newbury Bridge Club's Secretary) gave a short speech of congratulation.
Photo by David Barratt
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| Defence to 1NT |
There was a good attendance for this event which was very well-received. Our thanks go to Dave Richardson who gave the talk and to Chris Doyle who assisted him.
Those in attendance should receive notes on Landy, Astro and Pinpoint Astro by e-mail
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| Chiltern Bridge League Spring Cup 2014 |
A Newbury team captained by Michael Beer (other players Madeline Lawson, Mahmood Nurmohamed and Eleanor Rice) beat a team captained by Keith Goswell on Monday June 30th 53-18 in the final to win the Chiltern Bridge League Spring Cup. Well done to them.
This is basically the same team (+ Sula Turpin & Sue Oliver) who won the Chiltern League Teams of Four earlier in the season.
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| Chiltern League Elimination Pairs Final 2014 |
This was played Wednesday 23rd April 2014 with Newbury pairs generally doing very well. Worthy of special mention are Stuart Strachan & Eleanor Rice who won the competition, Mahmood Nurmohamed & Madeline Lawson who finished second and Ann McMahon & Val Moules who were 5th.
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| Chiltern League Teams of Four |
Following Newbury Bridge Club's double success in the Chiltern League Teams of Eight a Newbury team captained by Michael Beer has also won the Chiltern League Teams of Four. Well done to them! Click for table.
Team Members: Michael Beer, Sula Turpin, Madeline Lawson, Mahmood Nurmohamed, Eleanor Rice, Sue Oliver
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| Chiltern League Teams Eight Double Success 2014 |
Newbury B beat Reading A 11-1 on Monday 24th March 2014 which was just enough for them to squeeze past Newbury A to clinch first place in the Chiltern League of Eight. Neither of them can now be overtaken. Click for table.
So it was an excellent year for Newbury Bridge Club our two teams taking the top two positions. Congratulations to all.
Newbury B: Madeline Lawson(Captain), Stuart Strachan, Susan Oliver, Eleanor Rice, Sula Turpin, Gill Weeks, Michael Beer, Nicola & John Foster, Claire & Martin Bevan.
Newbury A: Ann McMahon(Captain), Bill Wells, Liz Madeley, Judy & Richard Bungey, Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Eileen & David Barratt, Evelyn Archer, John Hawkins, Mike Gowlett, David Richardson, Chris Doyle, Keith Terrell, Val Moules
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| Phase Two Training |
Wed 29th Oct.The last talk in what has been a very successful series of 'Phase Two' training sessions was given by Christine Ray as a follow-up to her Weak Twos talk earlier in the year. We learned about all things Lebensohl. It was an excellent talk and suddenly Lebensohl doesn't seem that complicated after all. Thank you Christine.
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| Newbury Bridge Club Fun Chicago Bridge Charity Night 8th August 2014 |
This was a great success with over £1000 raised for Loose Ends. The winners of the Chicago Bridge Competition were Player A: David Barratt. Player B: Phyllis Russell. Player C: Ann McMahon. Player D: Diana Ash
The club's thanks go to all those who helped with the organisation which was capably overseen by Liz Madeley
Photos by David Barratt
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| RTH Competitions 2014 |
These are now both complete. The Roger Kirby RTH Duplicate Teams of Four (which was tied on 12 Match Points between Eleanor Rice's team and Lynn Kirby's team) was narrowly won by Eleanor Rice's team on League points 51-47. Congratulations to the members of that team: Eleanor Rice (Captain), Stuart Strachan, Peter and Joan Cherrett.
The Edie Gurr RTH Rubber Bridge competition was won by Chris Doyle and Bridget Jones. Well done to them.
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| Thank you Madeline |
Madeline Lawson has resigned as the club's Chief Director and from the Committee. The Club would like to thank her for her many years of service in this role and other areas.
note from Madeline: I would like to say how grateful I have been for the support of all the members who act in the capacity of Director and Scorer at Newbury. Your time and services are given freely to the Club and has always been much appreciated by me. THANK YOU ALL. I would also like to thank those members who have shown their appreciation of me recently by email and telephone. This was very kind of them.
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| New Year Party 2014 |
This was another very successful evening enjoyed by all. Richard Bungey was our host and the first answer in the 'famous' local people quiz. There was the usual best tie competition and for the first time a best handbag competitition for the ladies. The food was excellent and our thanks go to the staff of the Hilton Hotel, to Richard and to Liz Madeley who did the lioness's share of the organisation. Our thanks also go to others, Chris Doyle, Matthew Stratton and David Barratt among them, who helped with the arrangements.
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| Southern Salver Sunday March 16th 2014 |
This year's Southern Salver was won by Evelyn Archer. Runner-up was Christine Oliver. Brian Medhurst came 3rd. Henry Traill was fourth, Enid Spraggett fifth and Matthew Stratton sixth. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Thanks go to Ann McMahon for directing, John Foster for scoring and to Liz Madeley and her team for providing an excellent tea.
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| Obituaries 2014 |
The following members died during 2014, Rosemary Pinches, Derek Spraggett and Leslie Patterson (former Club Secretary)
We remember them for their contributions to the club over the years.
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| No Fear High Tea 18th Dec 2014 |
 After this week's No Fear Session there was a No Fear Christmas High Tea arranged to say Thank You to Ann McMahon and all her helpers over the year attended by 36 people.
An excellent turn-out!
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| Simmons Cup v Basingstoke Sunday 23rd November -Newbury regain trophy |
Newbury defeated Basingstoke by 39 Imps to regain the Simmons Cup. Well played Newbury. Thanks go to Madeline Lawson(captain) and to Eileen Barratt who helped to organise an excellent half-time tea.
Team: Eleanor Rice & Stuart Strachan, Madeline Lawson & Mahmood Nurmohamed, Claire & Martin Bevan, Sula Turpin & Michael Beer, Sue Oliver & Bill Wells, Nicola & John Foster, Cathy & Brian Medhurst, Eileen & David Barratt
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| A New Director |
David Barratt passed the Club Directing assessment at the weekend and is now a fully qualified director. Well done David. November 2014
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| Bridge in Schools |
Joan Bennett gave a short talk on 'Bridge in Schools' on Thursday 30th October prior to the Hosted Duplicate session. Click title for more details if you might be interested in helping. You might also like to visit www.ebedcio.org.uk
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| Rosemary Pinches |
It is with regret that we announce that Rosemary Pinches died on the 3rd May 2014 aged 85. Rosemary was a strong player who won the Tommy Freeman Individual Championship four times.
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