TONY YATES 1934 - 2024 |
Unfortunately, we must announce the recent sad passing of one of our long-standing members.
Tony Yates was a much-loved Club Member of over 30 years.
He recently died peacefully in his sleep, having enjoyed his 90th birthday party with quite a few Members of the Club attending.
His Service will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Friday 5th April, at St. Anne's Church, Stretford, with Committal at Manchester Crematorium.
Condolences go to his Family, who ask for flowers only by request, with donations preferred to CF Trust and Help for Heroes.
It will be followed by a Reception at around 1.00 p.m. at Flixton Golf Club.
Any Members who wish to attend his Reception are asked to contact Chris, on 07960 245 440, for catering numbers.
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EASTER 2024 |
Please note that the club will be open as usual on Good Friday (29th March) for Supervised Play from 1.15, and on Easter Sunday (31st March) for the usual session starting at 1.00.
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MEMBERSHIP FEES 2023-2024 ARE NOW DUE |
Membership fees are now due for the year to 2024.
For face-to-face bridge at the club, it's £25 for the year (this also covers online bridge membership). TO APPLY for membership, please fill in a form at the club, contact me as below, or on 07960 245440. It will be considered at the subsequent Committee Meeting.
For playing online bridge ONLY, the cost is £10 for the year. If you haven't already, please contact me at originalcheshirecat1987@yahoo.co.uk for an Online Membership form.
If you use online banking, our sort code is 40-43-20 and our account number is 30784877 – HSBC Bank – Stretford Bridge Club Ltd. If not, please make cheques payable to Stretford Bridge Club Ltd, at 66 Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester. M32 8BF, or pay in person when at the club. Thanks.
Chris Collison, Treasurer.
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BRUSH UP ON YOUR BRIDGE |
We're now running an extra session on Friday afternoons, starting at 1.15. It’s aimed at players who haven’t played (much) bridge for quite a while, and people newer to bridge altogether.
With others to play with & against, and a few more experienced players on hand to advise, you’ll have a chance to practice bidding and playing in a duplicate session. We can start as gently as you want, then gradually build up to real session play, at normal playing speeds.
We also welcome more experienced volunteers to assist, and players at other levels to join us as partners and opponents. Whatever your ability, there could be a role for you.
Please let us know if you’d like to come along and take part. You can ring Chris on 07960 245 440 or email originalcheshirecat1987@yahoo.co.uk.
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Our Online Bridge Club |
For the past few years, our online Bridge has been played in association with our friends at Brierfield and Warrington Bridge Clubs each Monday and Friday evening. Sadly, Brierfield has decided not to support the venture any longer, and we thank them for their time and support. However, Stretford and Warrington Bridge Clubs will carry on the online sessions, and we welcome players from Brierfield who would still like to play on a Monday and/or Friday evening. Players can continue playing as an Online Member for £10 per year and the usual table fees. Warrington and Stretford Cubs will be contacting players soon to confirm the details. In the mean-time, if you have any queries contact Dave Tilley or Jim Steele and we'd be happy to answer them.
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OUR SESSIONS |
STRETFORD CLUB SESSIONS
Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm
Tuesday afternoons at 1:15 pm
Wednesday afternoons at 1:15 pm (Confirmed each week after the Tuesday session)
Our new Brush Up Your Bridge Sessions on Friday afternoons at 1:15 pm
If you let us know in advance, we can usually find you a partner. Most sessions have a stand-by partner in attendance.
STRETFORD ONLINE SESSIONS
Monday Afternoon Open Session on Real Bridge - Monday afternoons at 2:00 pm Click here to Play
Tuesday Afternoon Open Session on Real Bridge - Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 pm Click here to play
Friday Evening Session on Real Bridge - Friday 30th Sept at 7:15 pm SWISS PAIRS!
Monday and Tuesday afternoon sessions are held at Adam Wiseberg Online Bridge; please click on the links.
Payments for these two sessions should be made directly to Adam.
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Monday and Tuesday Afternoon Online Bridge Sessions |
We have merged our Monday afternoon session (and adding a Tuesday session), working together with the Adam Wiseberg Bridge Club.
These sessions will start at 2 pm and players are most welcome to join.
Follow this link below and it will take you to Adam's site - all our members who have been playing there on Monday
afternoons have said how enjoyable it has been.
The Ten High Session will be reintroduced in a few weeks on a different day. Details when finalised.
There are instructions on Adam's site on how to pay for these sessions.
If you have any difficulties, speak to Adam at the start of the session and he'll help you.
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SUNDAY MORNING BRIDGE ON BBO |
Over the past few weeks, attendances have dropped which means that the session is not viable to run.
A number of players have been on holiday and bridge weekends and holidays have also resumed.
We have therefore reluctantly decided to cancel the Sunday morning sessions for the next few weeks.
If we can guarantee enough players to make the session viable we will reintroduce it later in the year.
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