SmaxiBridge is Affiliated to the English Bridge Union |
 The English Bridge Union (EBU) is the governing body of the game.
SmaxiBridge is affiliated.
This means that every time you play on a Monday part of your session money goes towards investment into the game nationally.
This includes, Junior bridge, training of teachers and club organisers etc. This helps safeguard the future of our game.
Master Points are awarded. These will be uploaded to your EBU account.
All members who play in these sessions automatically become members of the EBU for free.
Role of honour. Smaxi heroes.
Local Master - 100 points +
Celia Pierce
David Hollander
Barbara Bradley
Alison Williams
Kathy Best
Ann Witter
Kim Todd
Club Master - 200 points +
Jo Fathers
Wendy Evans
Ros Garrett-Bowes
Adarsh Kharbanda
John Madden
Alan Langston
Jane Madden
Angie Moore
Loret Cook
Area Master 500+
Janet Lewis
Kate Bassett
Mary Massey
Susan Turner
Maxine Large
Bernie Hopkins
Karen Kelly
Kate Garbett
David Hampson
District Master - 1000+
Jane Barker
Neil Hammond
Peter Hough
County Master - 2500+
Lin Roberts
Jen Warrington
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Weekday Conundrums |
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SmaxiBridge daily conundrums were borne out of desperation when lockdown prevented us from meeting.
It was meant to be a temporary arrangement devised to keep us all in touch.
The first conundrum was despatched on 11th April 2020.
When lock down was eventually lifted people liked it so much they wanted it to remain a daily feature in their lives..
Every weekday morning at around 8.30am subscribers are WhatsApped a bridge conundrum.
Most people have a stab at the answer. Many more wait until they get an idea of what everyone else has posted!
Some don't even try!
Just after midday Smaxi sends a video (about six minutes) explaining the answer.
We use hand deals from the week's online bridge sessions including our own.
WhatsApp is used to convey the deals and videos.
Players can subscribe to the daily conundrum for £12.50 per calendar month. Paid monthly in arrears.
There is no contract, players can stop at any time. Players on current bridge courses get it for free.
Players get a months free trial before deciding to subscribe on a monthly basis.
Subscribers get a discount on all SmaxiBridge playing sessions on Real Bridge.
If you would like to join the gang for a month's free trial email susan.maxwell@talk21.com
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Spring 2024 Newsletter |
Believe it or not it is four years since we started SmaxiBridge.
We started in response to the first lock down in order to keep everyone in touch.
During that time we have been joined by my mate Bev's students from Berks and Bucks.
A very welcome addition!
The merging of the two groups have enabled us to have our own online improvers club on a Monday evening.
It provides a restricted, happy environment where students can practise their new found skills.
We affiliated our club to the English Bridge Union (EBU).
Membership of EBU is free for the players (as in free lunch - part of your table money goes towards the EBU)
We upload your weekly results to the EBU who then issue master points to the top third of the field.
A new group is emerging from our beginner's courses.
To accommodate them I am starting an additional session on Tuesday mornings at 10am starting May 14th.
The session will consist of just twelve boards and will also be affiliated to EBU. A full commentary will be sent immediately after the session
Meanwhile our conundrums/videos go out each weekday morning. It is what keeps us all together as a very special community.
April 1st is traditionally the start of the new bridge year and I hope that you are enjoying the community as much as I am.
Our strapline says 'More than just a game'
The one thing we all have in common is that despite what is going on in our lives we not only love our game but we love each other's company too.
Sue Maxwell April 2024
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EBU Diary |
All of our playing members are also members of the English Bridge Union
In September 2024 they will get a free diary. As well as being a diary it also has lots of
info regarding the game.
Our members have to 'opt in' to get the diary.
This is done by logging on to the EBU website and clicking on 'My EBU'
If you have forgotten your EBU membership number, message me.
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