Release 2.19m
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May '21, updated June .. "HOW SESSIONS MAY BE .." Clubs that are already playing live games are doing so under considerable restrictions and limitations. There are VARIOUS 'UNKNOWNS' about our resumption of more relaxed games, whenever that may happen, so please keep a regular eye on UPDATES HERE .. I'm actually now a little less confident about exactly when things may start up .. MY EMAIL LIST - needs completely restoring. Which is why there's been no bulletins. Until then, this WEBSITE will be the BEST source of information .. PLEASE MENTION THIS POINT TO FRIENDS ?! TIMETABLE - the initial sessions will be on a trial basis. It is possible that you might even have to book places, if venue numbers are limited. Quite PROVISIONALLY, after many months of consideration, I'm looking at MAYBE Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings at B/Hill, and Friday afternoons at Broadwell. If numbers do get restricted, maybe adding a Friday morning session as well, to try and avoid disappointment.
Other possibilities exist, including occasional Saturdays, but the basic programme is LIKELY to be as mentioned. Policies on SAFETY ISSUES are yet to be fully DECIDED, including .. Use of masks. Care with proximity. Not feeling ill. Entry/exit. Sanitiser. Signing in. Equipment. Refreshments. Toilets. Fresh air policy. etc .. PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE, and stay safe meantime .. !!
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VIRUS LATEST .. CLOSURE, Monday 16th March 2020
With more sadness than is warranted in a grown man, ALL OUR CLUB SESSIONS ARE SUSPENDED until further notice.
Two weeks shy of the 30th anniversary of "full time" bridge, I thank everyone for their support in all that time, let alone all the help since 2017's drama.
We now have a long haul through strange and anxious times, so it's a case of "good luck, to one and all !! " xx
ONE YEAR ON ! March 2021 .. with huge apology for reclusivity, we now have "light at the end of the tunnel".
It's time to try and recover my (lost) e-mail ability, and provided the hoped-for regulations of 21st June happen, we shall be looking at some meetings. With exactly what measures remains to be seen .. PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE !
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| Origins and Policy ..... ! |
The North Cotswolds Bridge Club started in 1985, primarily to provide local learning and practice sessions - but always aspiring to preserve a friendly, relaxed and sociable environment. Until his health drama of 2017, the host/teacher (Alan Lamb) still felt relatively active, despite those dates (half my entire life!). The Club went 'full-time' in 1990, most sessions with an 'open' policy (no need to book in advance). 'Mixed ability' is a key description, and improvers are encouraged to any session that they can 'keep up' with, enjoy, benefit from, and feel comfortable at. More experienced players are welcome, provided that they themselves welcome - and encourage - improvers ! Please note that, after prolonged difficulties with the new EBU universal membership scheme, this Club disaffiliated in 2013. This does not affect the duplicate games at all, there's just no master points awarded for them ! 2018 was my year for convalesence and therapy, with just five regular Club sessions weekly, and no more evenings, but with considerable help from members, plenty for my stamina level. 2019 saw more recovery and continued help, thank you. We start 2020 with the same five sessions, but please watch for any alterations .. I don't need to mention 2020/21, do I ?? We have all missed each other so much. Please read other sections about a much-anticipated resumption ..
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Calendar
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| 10th June 2021 |
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| Bourton-on-the-Hill 10.00 |
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| 11th June 2021 |
| SUSPENDED |
| Broadwell 13.40 |
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| 12th June 2021 |
| SUSPENDED |
Broadwell
13.40 OCCASIONAL |
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