It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that the founder of this Bridge Club, Peter Pratt, died 17th February suddenly at home. Peter was a wonderful advocate of the game and he built this club up from 8 people sitting in his front room to one of the most successful Bridge Clubs in the County. In later years his other passion for Bowls led him to start up his Wednesday morning relaxed sessions at the Dunstable Town Bowls Club, providing the opportunity for many people to enjoy three hours of sociable Bridge and comfortable companionship. He will be sorely missed by all and our thoughts are with Brenda at this sad time. 

I have been advised by the family that the funeral will take place on Thursday 19th March at 11:00 at Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, Fordfield Road, Steppingley, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AD. There will be a celebration of Peter's life afterwards at the White Hart, 1 Brook Ln, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ. It will help the family if you can contact Peter's son John to let him know if you wish to attend to pay your respects. His contact details are forkingdickchair@gmail.com Tel: 07399115737

Colin O'Hara

"Regis Bridge Club" is the principal duplicate bridge club in Dunstable, So named from when it first opened in "Houghton Regis", a small town on the outskirts of Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The Club has invested in the ArcScorer wireless scoring system and can provide a result on the night immediately after completion of the last board played.

Although not currently affiliated to the EBU, duplicate evenings follow the rules laid down by the governing body. You can be assured of a competitive but friendly evening playing duplicate bridge.

Over the last number of years, the Regis Bridge Club have hosted a Bridge weekend in Bournemouth usually in April. Our next event will take place at the Marsham Court Hotel on the above dates. Our weekend consists of 5 sessions of duplicate Bridge over the weekend.

The basic cost for 5 sessions of duplicate Bridge, 3 nights Bed, Breakfast and evening meal in an inland room is £295 per person. The hotel has been extensively refurbished over the past three years and has always provided us with a good and consistent level of service. Click on this link to take you to the hotel website: https://marshamcourthotel.co.uk/.

Our 2025 event was well attended and popular with the guests. 5 sessions of face to face Bridge in comfortable surroundings make for a pleasant break. If you have not attended previously give us a try. Bookings can be made by contacting me by email:  collared.coh@gmail.com for further details.