| In memory of Mike Kingsland |
We are very sad to learn that Mike Kingsland died last Friday. Mike was a member for over 50 years (originally as a West Kent member) and until a few years ago played regularly in the Tuesday evening sessions. Funeral details to follow.
He was a leading Kent player for many years, won over 20 cups including Congress Pairs 3 times, Arnold, Congress Owl Cup twice etc. He also won Harold Poster cup when it was held at Brighton & they had hundreds of pairs. He was part of the Tollemache team back in the 1980s.
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| Helen Erichsen to represent England Women at the European Teams Championships |
Congratulations to Helen Erichsen who was part of the team that won the European Women’s England trials. They played a 96 board playoff over 2 days and will now represent England in the European Championships to be held in Riga, Latvia in June.
Please take a look at the bulletin by clicking here!
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| Events at our club in March |
EVENTS AT OUR CLUB IN MARCH
Sunday 1st - KCBA Green Pointed Swiss Pairs 11am
Tuesday 3rd- Podmore Cup (Spring teams of 4) 7.15pm
Monday 9th - New Joiners in last 6 months reception. All have been invited 5pm
Wednesday 11th - Andrew Robson masterclasses. 10am and 2.00pm
Sunday 22nd - DupliCAKE 2pm
Sunday 29th - CAB Lunch and Bridge 10.30am
Monday 30th - Putt & Warner Cups ( Men’s and Women’s Pairs) 7.15pm
Do please remember the other newer regular sessions as follows-
Tuesday 24th at 7.15pm is less experienced pairs partnered with experienced team-mates ( 4th Tuesday each month)
Wednesday morning pairs each week at 9.15am.
Wednesday 25th at 1.30pm is non-NGS pairs ( the 4th Wednesday each month)
Thursday 5th and 19th pairs at 7.15pm ( the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month)
BRIDGE SUB-COMMITTEE
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| Parking at the club |
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The club will be implementing the new Parking Charge Notice system starting on 1st Jan 2026, you have probably already see the new signs. Details about the scheme have been sent out to members, but if you have any questions please drop an email to parking@twellsbridge.club
Part of this initiative is to encourage members to make better use of the carpark, so in the menu on the left is a new plan asking members to fill up the carpark in a more efficient and considerate manner.
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Here are the colours of the temporary parking permits for visitors coming to the club car park. Please note that If there is a club duplicate session running at the same time as a lesson then pupils are asked to kindly park elsewhere (as before):
Monday: Red
Tuesday: Purple
Wednesday: Pink
Thursday: Blue
Friday: Green
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| EBU Promotions for our Members |
Congratulations go to the following members who have obtained EBU promotions listed here during January 2026
Arthur Thomasson 1 Star Tournament Master
Gwyneth Davies National Master
Susan Child 2 Star Master |
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Julian Ozanne Master
Lydia Morgan County Master
Sue Howe Local Master |
Lynn Chalmers County Master
Evelien Hurst-Buist Club Master
Rod Howe Local Master |
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Warrick Hale District Master
John Benfield Area Master |
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| Members' Contact Details |
Members' telephone numbers and email addresses are held within Pianola and not now in the Members only area of this website. In the left column of this screen you will see a link to Pianola, click on the blue tab underneath called "Login to Pianola" . Once you are logged in click on "Members". At the top type in the members name that you are seeking and the screen will show you any contact detail that has been permitted by that member
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| Members' county and national bridge successes |
Congratulations to:
| Espen Erichsen & team |
European Winter Games |
2nd
(silver)
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| Norman Selway (playing for Farnborough) |
Corbett Cup |
Won
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Mark Mortimer & Angela Treen
Chris Sandford & Graham Lygoe
Andrew Hobart & Chris Bowman
David Voller & David Greene |
Corbett Plate |
2nd
(1st on
points) |
Artur & Nikki Thomasson, Ania Banks
(playing for Kippington) |
Corbett Plate |
Won
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| Ruth Merson & Susan Child (for Otford) |
Mitchell Salver |
Won
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June Robinson & Grahame Pope
Peter & Rose Edkins
Karen Marsh & Andrew Kennedy
Christopher Reece & Liz Mitchell |
Buck Cup |
2nd
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| Gary Rogerson & Jeremy Blanford |
Hunter Homines |
Won
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| John Plumpton & Jon Wittmann |
Hunter Homines |
2nd
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| Frances Connell & Jennie Cain |
Fleming Femina |
Won
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| Diane Rogers & Ann Hunt |
Fleming Femina |
2nd
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Espen Erichsen & team
Richard fewdrick & team
Ian Draper & team |
National Premier League - Division 1
National Premier League - Division 2
National premier League - Division 3 |
Won
Won
2nd
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| Espen Erichsen & partner |
Swiss pairs, year End Congress |
2nd
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| Espen Erichsen & team |
Gold Cup |
2nd
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| Helen Erichsen & English team |
European Champions Cup |
2nd
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Jeremy Willans, Colin Wilson, Gerald Soper,
Matthew Brown & Luke Kerr |
Represented Kent in Tollemache (inter-county)
and qualified for the final |
3rd
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| Maresa Crook & partner |
Sandra Landy Cup for 9-highs at Tudor & Guildford |
1st
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James lee & Ravi Athwal
Ian Draper & partner |
Kent & Sussex Congress, Swiss Pairs |
2nd
4th
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Ian Draper & Gwyneth Davies
John Gibbons & Jennie Cain |
Dyer-Smith Cup (Kent Mixed Pairs) |
2nd
3rd
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Colin Wilson & Gerald Soper
Norman Selway, Tom Gardner |
Metropolitan Cup (Home counties teams) Div A
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Won
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| Members' club successes |
Congratulations to:
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Mike Griffiths & Jonathan Wittmann
Matthew Brown & Rob Zijlstra
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Abergavenny Cup
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Won |
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Ladder competition winners:
Gary Rogerson
David Keith & Mike Bryant
Fiona Leathers
John Plumpton
Colin Wilson
Mark Mortimer
Richard Pain
David Greene
David Greene
Sandra Richards
Brian Ping
Jeanne Leadbetter
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Monday Cup (M eve)
Handley Trophy (M eve)
Daphne Gilbert Cup F (Tu aft)
Daphne Gilbert Cup M (Tu aft)
Tuesday trophy (Tu eve)
Dapple Salver (W aft)
Wednesday Cup (W eve)
Mitchell Cup (F aft overall)
Pantiles Cup (F aft ladder)
Tatlow & Lewis Bowl (Gentle)
Chalybeate Cup (Online)
Cadet Cup (ex-Students)
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Won |
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Jill Skinner & Jean Paxton
Gavin Mackay & Luke Kerr
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Autumn Championship Pairs
(Winter Cup)
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Won |
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Mark Mortimer & Libby Mortimer
Graham Lygoe & Lydia Morgan
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Garton-Lee Cup (handicap)
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Won |
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Yvonne Bowman & Frances Connell
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Maud Corbett Cup
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Won |
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Mike Bryant & Gerald Soper
Jerry Staffurth & Diana Bowden
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Tatlow & White Salver
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Won |
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Kenny & Jacqui Thew
Bernadette Graham & Sally Anne Parker
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KingsleyCup (Restricted Pairs)
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Won |
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Angela Tompson & Adrian Lis
Janet Rumsey & George Phillips
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Centenary Cup (Mixed Pairs)
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Won |
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Helen Erichsen & Jill Skinner
Graham Lygoe & Chris Sandford
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2009 Centenary Cup
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Won |
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Jan Moore & Caroline Cooper
David Harris & David Greene
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Brian Forty Trophy
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Won |
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Jeremy Willans & Jill Skinner
Nick Osler & Peter Bibb
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Tatlow and White Rose Bowl
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Won |
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Monika Aitken & Mark Mortimer
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Rex Corbett Cup
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Won |
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Peter & Rose Edkins
Mark Mortimer & John Stobo
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Dymant Trophy
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Won |
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| New Committee Email addresses |
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