Arthur Bloxham Trophy - Wednesday 20th November, 1:15 for 1:30.
Ihe Arthur Bloxham trophy, previously the restricted pairs, will be played on 20th November. Whilst anyone may take part in this competiton only regular Wednesday players are eligible for the prize. Holders: Penny and Liz
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There are now 7 teams taking part this year, originally 8 teams but sadly team one was missing on the opening night, played on 10th October and have now had to pull out altogether. The results after 2 rounds including the handicaps are:
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| Pos |
Name |
Oct |
Nov |
Total |
HCap |
| 1 |
Seymour |
29 |
58 |
87 |
-62 |
| 2 |
Woodward |
-4 |
54 |
50 |
2 |
| 3 |
Eaves |
35 |
-1 |
34 |
22 |
| 4 |
Metcalf |
-26 |
10 |
-16 |
13 |
| 5 |
Hensby |
38 |
-61 |
-23 |
14 |
| 6 |
Clarke |
9 |
-73 |
-64 |
-26 |
| 7 |
Sleightholme |
-81 |
13 |
-68 |
37 |
Holders: Team Davies
Children in Need - Friday 8th, Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November 
The club has entered this event at three of the regular sessions this year. All donations for Children in Need will be welcome in addition to table money. Friday got the sessions off to a good start with donations/raffle/bring and buy/plants/cakes etc coming to £103.20 plus Terry's generous donation of £19 (to enter the event) making a total of £122.20 for Children in Need. On Friday top at Stafford were Paul and Linda who came 33rd overall (as at 10 a.m. 13/11/19) out of 883 pairs at 51 clubs in 2 counties. On Tuesday top at Stafford were Rachael & Alan 63rd overall out of 1421 pairs playing clubs in 3 countries (as at 10 a.m. 13/11/19). On Wednesday top at Stafford were Adrienne & Harry coming 266 overall out of 1848 pairs at 110 clubs in 4 countries (as at noon 15/11/2019).
Adrienne sent off a total of £262.40 and has received this message of thanks from ECATs
“What a great total for this year – you will thank all your members for me won’t you ? tell them I think they are wonderful. As are you and the committee for all the work you do getting it together and doing the organisation. Trust me you are appreciated !! With best regards, Anna”
Men's Pairs 28th November 7 p.m. for 7:45 p.m. - Ladies Pairs 1:15 for 1:30 p.m. Monday 2nd December.Ladies' Pairs 2nd December 1:15 for 1:30 - Ladies' Pairs 2nd December 1:15 for 1:30 -
A break with tradition, the Men's and Ladies' pairs are not being played at the same session this year. The lists are now up on the notice board to sign up for these events. Holders: Kath & Anne, Ivor & Mike
 American Supper - Saturday 30th November 6:45 for 7 p.m. start
Fun social event, one partner brings food, the other a prize. Carol and Rose are running this one and a partner is not required. Watch this space, a new event has been slotted into the showground schedule, should not give bridge players a problem as it finishes by 5 p.m. well ahead of the American supper start time.
With 9 full tables and the holders from 2018 present, club captain Terry, decided to hold the Bryan Baker handicapped pairs competition. This competition was going to alternate with the Monday session but from 2019 the Monday session is now running the Dash ladder so, also from 2019, the Bryan Baker will be played at a Friday evening session every year. To win the prize only regular Friday night players (those who have played at least 20 times on a Friday over the last 12 months)) are eligible but anyone, visitors or players from other SBC sessions, may take part.
When the handicapping system, based on NGS ratings, and eligibility taken into account the winners were Ernie & Sandra, 64.43% (60.42 + 4.01) with Jane & Simon 2nd 60.38% (63.10 - 2.72) and Phil and Helena 3rd 56.33% (53.57 + 2.76). The full results will be on the club notice board. Well done all, great to have such a good turn out and members were pleased to welcome two visitors to their first Friday night session. Thank you Terry for organising the event.
Ernie writes "Bryan was a Past Captain at Brocton Golf Club. He was very good friend of mine and I attended Albion Football matches with him". Wonderful that the 2019 winners of the trophy knew Bryan Baker personally.
The club pairs were won by Peter & Dave with second placed pair Anne & Geoff and third Pat A & Michael S. Thanks to Terry for scoring and directing.
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