This is the invite we know you’ve been waiting for…..our next Ripwood joint bridge day will be held on Sunday, 4 October at ASHOVER PARISH HALL and we very much hope you will be able to attend. 

We’ll be playing around 36 boards and a superb buffet lunch will be provided by the excellent Ashover Farm Shop. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available throughout the day and are included within the event price of £18 per person. Payment details will be confirmed nearer the time.

Please let us know as soon as you can if you make it - or, indeed, even if you can’t attend on this occasion (it really does make life easier for us organisers).

The start time is 10.00am and play will finish around 4.00pm with a break for lunch at a suitable point. As usual for our autumn event, we’ll once again be playing for the QED Trophy but there will also be a handicapped pairs competition. 

We look forward to hearing from you and, if you know of anyone from another nearby bridge club who you think would enjoy the friendly, gently competitive atmosphere, please do let me or Lyndon know and we can invite them. 

Best regards

Richard and Lyndon

The Cynthia Allsop trophy is awarded for the most improved average % at the Wednesday Morning session, Pentrich, over the last 2 years (2024-25 in this case).  Peter Arnott was the winner, with Christina Petraitis second.  The photo shows Peter (right) receiving the trophy from Past Chairman Alan Kenny (left).

The Jack Flynn Mixed Pairs competition, held on October 13th, was won by Roger Eley & Janet Hobbs with 65%. Second were John & Kathryn Shaw with 54.09%

The photo shows the winners Janet Hobbs (left) and Roger Ely (right) being present with the trophy by past chairman Alan Kenny (centre)

Ripley Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union and the Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association. We hold 3 sessions of bridge each week, on Monday and Thursday Evenings, and Wednesday mornings.

On Monday evenings we meet at St. Joseph's Church Hall,  94, Butterley Hill,  Ripley DE5 3LW and on the Thursday evening we meet at Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich DE5 3RE

Play starts at 7pm.  Please try and be seated for 6:50 pm.

On Wednesday mornings, we meet at Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich DE5 3RE  from 9:45 to 12:30.  This is a Beginner/Improver session of supervised practice, instruction and play held under the direction of Phil Upton, MEBUTA. The session comprises a short introduction to a topic of interest, followed by duplicate on a 'Draw for Partner' basis so singles are welcome.