Release 2.19q
2023 Level 4 changes and 2022 Announcing/ Alerting Rules

See David's 2023 summary of Level 4 2023 changes, see complete revised Blue Book.

Some changes in the EBU announcing/alerting September 2022. David drew up a summary of the 2022 changes for directors.

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Friday Evening Bridge

Players are welcome to come on a Friday Evening without a partner but it would be very helpful if you could let Ann know beforehand so she can attempt to have a partner for everyone when the session starts.

MEMBERS’ WELFARE

If you know of any member of the club who is unwell please let either Pat Martin or a member of the committee know so that appropriate wishes can be sent on behalf of all members.
The quickest response will be to tell either Pat Martin or any member of the committee at the bridge session then a card can be signed & posted immediately. Alternatively, you can email the secretary.

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EBU

2024 EBU Master Point Promotions

Advanced Master (7,500 MPs)

  • B Metcalf

County Master (2,500 MPs)

  • D Nelson

Local Master (100 MPs)

  • Jeanette Gillen

For information source see EBU website.  See also the county overall board and SSCBA members ranks and  current NGS scores.

Welcome to Stafford Bridge Club: EBU Affiliated
Monday afternoon start time from o October 7th 2024

Earlier Monday Afternoon Start - 1:00 for 1:15 from Monday 7th October 2024

There now seems to be a consensus among players and the Committee that we should try bringing the Monday afternoon session start time forward to 1:00 for 1.15 pm start. Michael proposes that we do this from October 7th

 

Shelley 2024/25 Season
Shelley 2024/25 Season

There are 5 teams entered in the Shelley for the 2024/25 season.  The competition will be running on the third Thursday of the month from October at Haling Dene.  Please be sure that David has your email address if you are down as a team member or a reserve as David would like to be able to pass relevant information direct to all players taking part.

Morning Lessons, 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday mornings

Lessons are now at Tixall village Hall, ST18 0XT at 9:45 for 10 a.m.

Lessons:

  • Robin's intermediate lessons: Thursday morning lessons.  On 1st Thursday of the month this will will normally be played as a duplicate session.
  • Terry's Improvers lessons: Friday morning lessons. On 3rd Friday of the month this will will normally be played as a duplicate session.

Robin has produced plenty of material for the website, including one on Splinter bids, Gambling 3NT, CRO, Redoubles, Trial Bids, Jacoby and his all time most read page on McKenny signals and Discards. Summary of his lessons can be seen here with links to the individual lessons.

Robin's Thursday morning popular lessons for intermediates start at 10 a.m. (please contact Robin if you would like to attend) as do Terry's Friday morning lessons for improvers (please contact Terry if you would like to attend those). Please contact Ann if you would like to join beginner's lessons.

Results emails from EBU

The EBU is introducing a new service for members, by which members will receive an email after each game submitted to the EBU within 3 days of play provided the EBU has a current email address for them. This email will include both their results and information on master points awarded, NGS impact, and other statistics such as how many times they have played and how their performance compares with others at the same club. It is a fun and friendly email and the EBU congratulate all players regardless of how well they score. Stafford Bridge Club has opted in to this new system; members can individually opt out via "Account" button on myEBU page.

OnLine Bridge
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If you would like to give Bridge Club Live a try click here for the basic instructions, around 35 SBC members are active on BCL. ..........

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In addition BCL are looking to introduce a new virtual club for EBU members as clubs reopen.  See https://www.bridgewebs.com/bridgeclubuk/

Bridge Club Live is the online favourite Stafford Bridge Club Members are invited to use to enjoy the on line club activities, to get going click here to see the basics and here for general information.

Results
Tuesday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene
Monday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene
Friday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
Director: Ann
Calendar
10th October 2024
SSCBA League Round 2
11th October 2024
Friday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
6:45 for 7 p.m.
Director: Ann
14th October 2024
Monday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene
1 for 1:15 p.m.
ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB

Contact Numbers: 

  • 01785 600260 (Chairman),
  • 01785 665020 (Secretary),
  • 01889 801996 (Captain)
  • 07301 777735 (Club at Haling Dene during sessions only)

From Monday 3rd June 2024, The Haling Dene Centre in Penkridge, ST19 5DT, will be the venue for our Monday afternoon (1 pm for a 1.15pm start), Tuesday and Friday evening (6:45 for 7 p.m. start)

From Thursday 6th June 2024, Tixall Village Hall, ST18 0XT, will be the venue for our Thursday and Friday lessons (start time 9:45 for 10 am).  

Comment
(18th Jul 2022)
County Events
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SSCBA EGM Tuesday 8th October at 5 pm on Zoom  To ratify decisions made at the inquorate Annual General Meeting

For notice click here.  You will need to contact Pam Booth Jones before 5th October for an invitation to the zoom meeting

SSCBA AGM Sunday 1st September at 4:30 on Zoom

For agenda click here.  

SSCBA Teams of 4 League 2024/25

Entries are now due for the 24/25 season.

SSCBA Sim Pairs Wednesday 14th August

8 Stafford members took part in the SSCBA sim pairs on 14th August 2024 where overall there were 20½ tables playing at 3 clubs Eccleshall, Newcastle and Wrekin  Top Stafford pair were Michael & Alan coming joint second overall.

SSCBA virtual BBO county on line group at 7 p. ..........

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