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Menu Changes

Those who use this site regularly will notice there have been some cosmetic changes to the Menu.
In particular the Rota button now holds the Hosting, Dealing, Monday & Tuesday rotas. 
The Information button now holds information on play, etiquette and  Bridgemate.  The About Us button is exactly that.  Find a Partner is now under the Membership button.  Finaly the Results button has moved up the page, all the rest are much as before. 15/02/2020

New Minutes button holds the Minutes of the last Bridge Committe meeting 22/02/2020

News Archive

This page has information and news of interest to the members. For a full list of forthcoming events, see "Calendar" on the menu and for a list of results see "Results".

AGM

Victoria Park Club AGM

Thursday 23rd February 2023, 6.00pm

VP Club AGM Agenda 23 Feb 2023.pdf

VP Club AGM Minutes 17 February 2022.pdf

VP Club Treasurers Report AGM 23 Feb 2023.pdf

VP Club Cashbook Accounts 2022.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated : 16th Feb 2023 20:01 GMT
VP Membership Renewal

Subscriptions for 2020/21 are due on 1 April, to print off a renwal form please click VP Membership Renewal.pdf. If you don’t have printing facilities, there will be forms at the club. Even if there are no changes to your personal details we ask you to submit a form as it helps us to keep track of payments.

We are asking members to pay by bank transfer, details are on the form. It is very important that you include your name in the reference field otherwise your payment might not be traced.

Please ensure that the form is completed and your payment is made promptly as a £10 fine may be levied on late payments. 

If you have any queries or if you don't intend to rejoin please contact the membership secretary: moragreeve@gmail.com

Last updated : 9th Jan 2021 12:08 GMT
Covid-19 Precautions

VP Bridge Section Covid-19 Precautions

Bridge clubs provide ideal breeding grounds for infections. Players spend hours in confined spaces, mingling according to the dictates of bridge movements. Cards handled early in the evening are touched repeatedly throughout the session. Overall risks are amplified by the fact that, in most clubs, a good proportion of the membership can fairly be described as elderly and also suffering from 'underlying health conditions'.

To mitigate these risks at VP, members are encouraged to pay heed to widely distributed basic advice on hygiene and also to follow the instructions and advice set out in the official Government documents, click links to view:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas-with-implications-for-returning-travellers-or-visitors-arriving-in-the-uk


In the early phases of an epidemic most cases are introduced to a community by 'returning travellers'. Although this could change rapidly, at present it remains true for the vast majority of confirmed cases in the UK. In view of these circumstances, members are asked to consider postponing any return to participate in club sessions for a period of 14 days after they get back from any travel in an affected area.


In badly affected regions, we have seen restrictions placed on sporting fixtures, educational gatherings etc and we cannot rule out thepossibility that the Club will be required to suspend bridge sessions entirely at some point in the coming months. The Committee will monitor developments and post updated advice as and when changes occur.

Don Mitchell

Last updated : 17th Mar 2020 19:28 GMT
Devon Air Ambulance Feb 27th 2020 result

Well done and thank you to all who played in the DAA simultaineous pairs, we raised £200 for the DAA Charity

Special Congratulations to Don Mitchel & Francois Raison for comming a close 3rd overall in 118 pairs

Please click this link for the combined results https://www.devonbridge.co.uk/results/1920/pairs/Devon_Air/devon_air.htm

Last updated : 3rd Mar 2020 16:28 GMT
VP Club EGM & AGM

Extraordinary General Meeting
21 Feb 2019 at 6 pm

followed by

139th Annual General Meeting

click below for Agendas

VP Club AGM agenda.pdf

click below for documents

VP Constitution 2018.pdf VP Constitution amendments.pdf VP Constitution 2019 Proposed.pdf

Last updated : 21st Feb 2019 23:01 GMT
Victoria Park Bridge Club Closed

It is with considerable regret that we have to announce the suspension of all VP bridge sessions for the foreseeable future.

This decision has been taken in light of the Government's 'shielding' advice for all members of the public to "Avoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs":

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

It is pretty clear that bridge sessions fall in this category and we are aware that most other clubs are taking the same action.
In addition to this message, we will be phoning members who don't use email.  Exeter Bridge Club members will also be contacted to pass on information about the Wednesday afternoon sessions.

For continuing Bridge play we are exploring possible ways of running sessions using Bridge Base Online.  In due course there will be further messages about how to get involved in this.

We are also looking into ways in which we might be able to provide non-Bridge assistance.   For example if you urgently need some shopping we could ask around for volunteers to help.   Bridgewebs offers an efficient way of contacting people.

Please keep us posted over the coming weeks and months.

Keep safe everyone!

Don Mitchell

(VP:  Every member a VIP!)

Last updated : 16th Jul 2021 09:39 BST
Playing Bridge during Covid pandemic

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 the bridge club suspended its activities until further notice.

However, there are a couple of platforms offering the ability to play bridge on-line:

-  Bridge Base Online  https://www.bridgebase.com
A helpful introduction to BBO with screen shots: https://www.bridgewebs.com/exeter/BBO%20Introduction.pdf
Free and very easy to use. You can set up games with friends to play on line, once they have registered (free) with BBO. 
You don't have to play with complete strangers.

- Real Bridge   https://realbridge.online/
The system allows you to see and talk to the players at your table, which gives it a real club feel.

You need a computer or a table with a camera so other players can see you. The system is user friendly and easy to use.

If you need advice and help with the technical site of using these two platforms then please contact Vanda and Paul on

vp_bridge@yahoo.com, or if you have any other queries about playing online. 

A very good Real Bridge Player guide:   https://realbridge.online/player-guide.html

We advise members to contact two local clubs, which have already set up Real Bridge facilities:
The Exeter Bridge Clubs https://www.bridgewebs.com/exeter/

and
The Cullompton Bridge Club https://www.bridgewebs.com/cullompton/ 

We hope you are all keeping well and safe.

Vanda

Last updated : 16th Jul 2021 09:40 BST
AGM PAPERS 2024

144th Victoria Park Club AGM: Monday 19th February at 6pm

AGM Agenda 2024

Victoria Park Club AGM Minutes 23 February 2023.

Victoria Park Club SGM Minutes 30 Mar 2023

Treasurer's Report for overall AGM

Club Cashbook & Accounts 2023

Last updated : 22nd Feb 2024 09:30 GMT