| Ripwood Awaydays |
Based on the highly positive feedback we received after the very popular ASHOVER PARISH HALL event last year, we are planning to return there with our next two competitions on SATURDAY, 26 JULY and SUNDAY, 5 OCTOBER, both including a delicious full buffet lunch from the local Farm Shop.
Again, following feedback, play will be limited to a MAXIMUM of 36 boards, providing us with a well-rounded competition without making the playing sessions too long.
Bookings are now being taken for 26 JULY and the cost per person is £17 payable on the day. The aim of both clubs is to stage these events on a broadly break-even basis and although Ashover hire charges are slightly more expensive than some other venues we believe the wonderful, peaceful village location is well worth it.
Play will start at 10.00am and conclude around 4.15pm with a one-hour break for lunch. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.
Please book as soon as possible by emailing either Richard or Lyndon (richardghorsley@outlook.com or lyndonbdavies@gmail.com )
We’d like to get even more people involved so feel free to tell others. In the meantime, thanks for helping to make these events as enjoyable as they are.
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| Last updated : 5th Jun 2025 19:30 BST |
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| Treetops Hospice Presentation |
Ripley Bridge Club's charity for 2024-5 was the Treetops Hospice. The photo shows Ralph Woodstock (centre) presenting a cheque for £2,000 to staff of Treetops.
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| Last updated : 8th Jul 2025 16:28 BST |
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| Cynthia Allsop trophy winner |
The Cynthia Allsop trophy is a a new award presented in honour of Cynthia. It is awarded to the Wednesday morning player who has improved the most from one year to the next (based on their Wednesday morning scores), The most improved player form 2023 to 2024 was Alan Bullock, being presented with the trophy by Wendy Butt (centre) and our Chairwoman, Janet Hobbs, (left).
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| Last updated : 11th Jun 2025 13:08 BST |
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| Ripley Revellers Away Trip September 2025 |
Names are being taken for the September 2025 Bridge holiday in the town of Great Malvern at
The Abbey Hotel
Great Malvern
Worcestershire
arriving pm Sunday 14th September and leaving am Wednesday 17th September2025.
3 nights Dinner, B&B with bridge each evening.
Doubles/Twins £484 and Singles £317
Names and contact details to
John Bamford
07905161420
john.bamford46@googlemail.com
Things to do
Malvern Priory Eastnor Castle
Croome Park NT RAF Defford Museum
Morgan Car Factory Tour Greyfriars House and Garden NT
Worcester Cathedral The Firs - Elgars Birthplace NT
Driving the 'Elgar History Route' Malvern Hills Walks
3 Choirs Vineyard Weston Cider Mill
Cities to Visit
Worcester Cheltenham
Evesham Hereford
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| Last updated : 5th Jun 2025 19:33 BST |
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| Annual Subscription |
Members annual subscriptions of £5 per person are now due. Linda will be collecting as from tonight (Thursday April 3rd).
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| Last updated : 3rd Apr 2025 10:59 BST |
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| 2025 Pivot Teams |
Click on this box for the 7th round results leaving just one postponed match to play
The last match in the 1st Division has been played. Congratulations to Team B (Pat Parkin, Jackie McNeil, Dave Burns, Gary Watson) on winning with 10pts. In 2nd place was Team A (Richard Horsley, Alan Kenny, Alastair McCance, Colin Butt, Lorna Brierley) on 8 pts. Team C (Wilson Howden, Jeff Calladine, John Shaw, Kathryn Shaw) were 3rd, also on 8 pts but just 4 imps behind Team A.
In the second division, Team H (Clive & Co), though narrowly losing their last match, still have a commanding lead. Theoretically, though not likely, they could be caught by the 2nd placed Team I (Dove & Co) who have one match to play.
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| Last updated : 16th Apr 2025 13:59 BST |
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| 2024 QUIZ ANSWERS |
Please Click on this item to open a pdf file with the quiz answers. Thanks to Rod.
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| Last updated : 2nd Jan 2025 16:55 GMT |
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| Harold Westhead Competition |
The Harold Westhead competition was won by Richard Horsley and Alan Kenny, Their best 6 scores averaged 61.4%. 2nd were Janet Hobbs and Roger Ely, averaging 60.4%. Congratulations to all
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| Last updated : 19th Nov 2024 12:05 GMT |
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| JACK FLYNN MIXED PAIRS - Monday October 21st |
Congratulations to John & Kathryn Shaw on winning the Jack Flynn Mixed Pairs Competition on Monday October 21st, with an excellent score of 62.6%. Jill & Ray Sellars were second with a very good 59.2%.
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| Last updated : 14th Nov 2024 12:33 GMT |
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| Andrew Parkin Handicapped Pairs |
The Andrew Parkin Handicap Pairs on August 19th was won by Di & Dove Fletcher, with a score of 60.35%. Second were Gary Watson and David Burns with 57.55%.
The photo shows Pat Parkin (centre) presenting the trophy to Di (left) and Dove (right)
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| Last updated : 30th Jan 2025 13:22 GMT |
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| Constitution and Rules |
An updated version of the constitution was approved at the AGM of May 13th 2024. Click on this item to go to the Constitution Page of the web site.
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| Last updated : 14th May 2024 23:11 BST |
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| Introduction |
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.
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| Last updated : 26th Nov 2023 19:34 GMT |
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