Release 2.19q
NEXT BRIDGE AT STANSFIELD

TEAMS event on Tuesday 3rd October

6.45 for 7pm

At the Village Hall 


HOW TO FIND A PARTNER

Finding a club member as a partner has been made much easier. Click on PLAY and then hover your mouse over the session you would like to play in  and click the Partner Required symbol. If you are new to the area we would love to hear from you please click INFORMATION for more details, and contact information.

ANDREW ROBSON MASTERCLASS

Clare Bridge Club is staging an Andrew Robson  Elite Masterclass on Thursday 2 November, 2-6 pm at Assington Village Hall. The topics covered will be:

 Using Fourth Suit Forcing  The Quick Defence ♠ Hand Evaluation
The cost is £40 per head. These events are always very popular and places are limited.
For more details, click on 
FLYER To book click APPLICATION FORM

Results
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy
Scorer: Peter
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy
Scorer: Peter
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy
Scorer: Peter
Bridge / Golf Day
Director: Paddy
Scorer: Paddy
Thursday Pairs
Director: Jackie
Scorer: Dave
Thursday Pairs
Director: Jackie
Scorer: Paddy
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy Lockwood
Scorer: Peter Summers
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy Lockwood
Scorer: Peter Summers
Thursday Pairs
Director: Jackie Chester
Scorer: Peter Summers
Thursday Pairs
Director: Paddy Lockwood
Scorer: Peter Summers
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TUESDAY ONLINE RESUMES 31 OCT, THURSDAY F2F (7pm) IN THE VILLAGE HALL. LEARN & PLAY WEDNESDAYS (2pm) FROM 6 SEPT

A hole in one is any golfer's dream - but what about scoring a hole in zero?

That was the remarkable - unique? - achievement of Duncan Smith & Ann Kelza Smith in the annual Stansfield bridge club golf day at Newton Green on Monday.

At the second hole, a par three, Duncan hit a wonderful tee shot to about 20 feet from the pin and Ann holed the putt. However, a combination of their handicaps meant they were in receipt of two strokes, so their nett score was zero! They went on to score an amazing 51 stableford points (36 is a good score!) and while their bridge did not quite reach such dizzy heights they ran out comfortable winners.

The popular event followed the usual format of 18 holes, a fish and chips lunch, and 18 boards of bridge. A cunning scoring system converts the stableford scores to a percentage which is then combined with the bridge results.

A very big thank you to Paddy and Richard (Langridge) for all their work in organising a highly successful day.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE

Online sessions resume on Tuesday 31 October

Following a summer break, the club's Tuesday afternoon online sessions will resume on Tuesday 31 October at the usual time of 4pm.

Several members have been in touch about when the weekly gathering on RealBridge would start up again - and the club committee has swiftly given an answer!

The format involves playing about 20 boards and one of the benefits of online is that the session usually finishes by 6.30pm, in time for supper and a well earned refreshment.

It also offers an opportunity for some of our members who live a distance away from the club to play.

TEAMS EVENT: TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER

The club is staging a Teams event - as opposed to the usual Pairs - on Tuesday 3 October.(6.45 for 7pm start)

If you have not played Teams before fear not; it is still bridge and, in the view of many, a more exciting format.

No experience of playing  teams events is necessary. This is a chance to try it out and for our directors and scorers to practice this format as well. In order for the event to run smoothly we do need everyone who is coming to sign up along with their partner. Normal table money will be charged. To sign up please click HERE - (please ensure you have a partner before signing up)

STANSFIELD HANDICAP PAIRS: 29 OCT

The Club Handicap Pairs on Sunday 29 October (1.45 for 2pm start) is a tournament where, in theory, everyone has an equal chance of winning.

Your percentage, plus or minus the handicap for your partnership, is the final score for the tournament. Fine trophy and prizes for the winning pair. Like all bridge at Stansfield, it's fun and friendly and everyone is encouraged to take part.

There will be a break for tea (hot drinks will be provided but please bring your own food). Table money of £5 will be added to your account as normal.

To enter please sign up with your partner by clicking HERE

SUFFOLK EVENTS

Suffolk Congress:

8 October

With Autumn on the horizon, bridge steps up a gear and Suffolk is staging  events at the Blackbourne community centre in Elmswell (IP30 9GY) which should appeal to club members. 

The Suffolk Congress on Sunday 8 October (10.45 for 11am) is the county's flagship competition and is also staged at Elmswell. Dave Allen and Paul MacLachlan won a few years ago - so why not try to emulate them. To enter click on SUFFOLK CONGRESS

THE CLASS OF 2023
THE CLASS OF 2023

So, how has your bridge been in 2023?

Brilliant? So-so? Rubbish? Haven't got a clue?

Well, now you can find out.

Unbeknown to most players, a rather clever set of analytical tools installed in this website enables you to discover, for better or worse, how you have been playing...on Thursdays, Tuesdays, as an individual or a partnership, with gross or handicap scores. If you are a very sad person, you can even see how many Master points you have or have not earned.

To give an example, as of a week ago, the top four individual players in the Thursday handicap during 2023 are Rani, Nancy, Christine and Tony.

To find out more all you have to do is click on 'Results Stats' in the left hand menu and then take your pick from the drop down menu (see image above).

A POPULAR CLUB IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE…

STANSFIELD bridge club was formed in 2007 and is situated in the heart of Suffolk countryside between Clare and Bury St Edmunds. It currently has a membership of about 170 and is affiliated to the EBU.

The club runs sessions on RealBridge on Tuesday afternoons (4pm) which resume on 31 October,  plays Face to Face on Thursday evenings (visitors welcome) at 7pm, and runs F2F sessions for Improvers on Wednesday afternoons (2pm)

If you would like to contact the club, click STANSFIELD and email us.

OLD NEWS ITEMS CAN BE READ BY CLICKING ON NEWS ARCHIVE

THURSDAY 15 TABLES

A very well attended evening , sadly the laptop was not in the party mood and it took a while to sort out a movement. Congratulations to Peter and Dennis who topped both the handicap and the main ranking..

Please note that tonight's results will not be uploaded to the EBU. 

 

SUFFOLK GOLF-BRIDGE DAY

The second Suffolk golf-bridge takes place on Monday 16 October (8.30 for 9am start) at Aldeburgh golf course.

The day comprises 18 holes of foursomes, a two course lunch with bridge and afternoon tea to follow. The cost is £55 (£25 for golf club members).

To enter please click on GOLF-BRIDGE

Calendar
Tue 3rd Oct 2023
Club Teams night
Stansfield Village Hall 7pm
Director: Richard Evans
Scorer: Paddy Lockwood
  (Partner?)
Wed 4th Oct 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 5th Oct 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 11th Oct 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 12th Oct 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 18th Oct 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 19th Oct 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 25th Oct 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 26th Oct 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Sun 29th Oct 2023
2023 Handicap Pairs
Stansfield Village Hall 2pm
Tue 31st Oct 2023
Online resumes
RealBridge 4pm
Wed 1st Nov 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 2nd Nov 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 8th Nov 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 9th Nov 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 15th Nov 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 16th Nov 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 22nd Nov 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie
Thu 23rd Nov 2023
Thursday Pairs
Stansfield village hall
6.45 for 7pm
Wed 29th Nov 2023
Learn & Play
Stansfield village hall 2pm
Director: Pauline & Jackie