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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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.

EBU

EBU Master Point Promotions

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
Roadworks at the Redhill Roundabout (A34/Beaconside/M6 Link Road)

You are strongly advised to avoid this roundabout, if at all possible, as road works are causing serious delays.  For bridge club members this is particularly relevant for those going to Holmcroft YCC.

Shelley 2024/25 -  Round 5 Thursday 17th April

Sixth, and final 2024-25 season, round played on Thursday 15th May

Sixth round raw results see here (hand files corrected 7pm 16th May), handicapped results here.   The overall winning result so conclusive David was able to announce and take photo of the winners on the night, Janet's team.  Photo of those that played on the final night shown, one key player missing on the 15th May so an edit to include Pam will be necessary!   Congratulations to Janet and her team.

Summer holidays have arrived meaning a large number of subs took part, at least one sub in every team, one team even had 3 subs two of whom had played in the team before but the third had never taken part in the Shelley before!

Everything ran very smoothly on the night as usual under David's direction. Minor worry as the laptop not immediately spotted,  it was actually sitting vertically on office chair packed and ready to take to room 11!  Many thanks to David for directing (and calculating the handicaps this time) and Terry for dealing 4 sets of boards to make such an easy movement.

Bank Holiday Venues when Haling Dene is closed

Arrangements over forthcoming Bank Holiday periods

Members may be aware that the Haling Dene Centre is closed on Bank Holidays, and also on Tuesdays following the four main Bank Holiday Mondays. Alternative arrangements for our sessions at Haling Dene have therefore been made, as shown below.

Monday 26th May This session will be held at Tixall, arrive by 1.00 for a 1.15 start
Tuesday 27th May Venue to be confirmed as Tixall  - arrive by 6.45 for a 7.00 start.

Michael Metcalf, Chair 

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

There are some alterations to the usual sessions during April/May period, for the dates for this period see the table below:

Thursdays       Fridays  
May 22nd Lesson 9:45 for 10:00     May 23rd No Lesson
May 29th Duplicate session 9:45 for 10:00 followed by  Food & AGM     May 30th No Lesson

Lessons:

  • Robin's intermediate lessons: Thursday morning lessons. ..........
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Morning Lessons, 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday mornings

Robin and Dave, playing on RealBridge, came top in the Midlands regional area heat of the EBU National Pairs competition played over 48 boards on 23rd March 2025. This followed their success in the Midlands regional qualifier session on 11th March at Haling Dene. The National final was played over the weekend with  April 12th/13th where they played 4 sessions each of 24 boards against other top ranking players from Eastern, Midlands, Northern, South East and South West regions in which they came 15th overall see here.

Thank you David for the picture

Results
Tuesday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene
Director: DJD
Scorer: DJD
Friday SBC Club Event at Holmcroft YCC (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
Scorer: ann
Shelley May2025
Director: David
Scorer: David
Calendar
22nd May 2025
Lesson at Tixall
9:45 for 10:am
23rd May 2025
Friday SBC Club Event at Holmcroft YCC (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
6:45 for 7 pm
23rd May 2025
No Lesson
AGM Thursday 29th May
AGM Thursday 29th May

Any members proposals to the AGM should be sent to the Club Secretary least one week prior to the AGM.

Nomination forms for SBC Committee will be available at club sessions in each venue from Friday 18th April. Nominations must have a proposer & seconder signed up on the form.

ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB

Contact Numbers: 

  • 01785 600260 (Chairman),
  • 01785 665020 (Secretary),
  • 01889 801996 (Captain)
  • 07301 777735 (Club mobile number 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 evening (6:45 for 7 p.m. start)

From Friday 8th November 2024,  Holmcroft Youth and Community centre 22-38 Newland Avenue ST16 1NL will be the venue for our 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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Mixed Pairs - To be played on Sunday 8th June 2025

Entry now open for this event to be held at Radbrook Community Centre, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZ, click here for details.

MCC 9 high Swiss Pairs was played 8th February 2025

29 tables took part in this, click for results, one SBC pair took part - can you spot them! Next event is planned for 21st Jun 2025 click for entry form.

Championship TeamsWas played on Sunday 18th May 2025

One Stafford team entered, click for results.

Championship Pairs - Was played Sunday 16th March 2025

9 Stafford members took part in this event at Newcastle.  Click here for resultsClick here for SSCBA assistant competition's secretary's news on this and other topics.

 

SSCBA Sim Pairs was played on January 29th

3 clubs, Eccleshall, Newcastle and Wrekin took part. ..........

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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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See https://www.bridgewebs.com/bridgeclubuk/ BCL members may enjoy playing in many roll up and play events that are run generally with no extra payment.  For the timetable of specific events click here

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.