Club secretary, Mark Dunkley, has been spending time over the last two years researching the history of York Bridge Club. The outcome is a book of 68 pages including over 60 pictures 

The book has been printed and is now available for sale. All proceeds are to be paid to the bridge club and will assist with funding our new premises

The Club’s 75^th Anniversary year is 2021 - The book covers all 75 years in quite some detail, it names and describes the contribution of many of the key personalities who helped shape the Club and provides a history of the Club’s premises, including when and why the Club decided to move

• How it became a Proprietary Club between 1961 and 1977
• the history of the Annual York Congress between 1971 and 2004
• It mentions many of the social occasions and describes the vibrant social scene at the bridge club and between its members, particularly in the 1980s and 90s (including 16 pictures – who can you recognise?)
• How the teaching of bridge evolved and how it was delivered over several decades
• Changes in bridge equipment and technology and how and when it was implemented by the Club
• How and why the Club became a Registered Charity and a Company limited by guarantee
• And there is so much more besides.

Whilst the Club remains closed it may be necessary to rely on the post to deliver the book. However, the Trustees and our Club chairman who live in different parts of York have agreed to act as “agents” to distribute the book if you live close by

Options for paying for the book are as follows: -

• Send a cheque payable to The York Bridge Club to Mark Dunkley, 39 Wetherby Road, York YO26 5BU. Please write your name on the back of the cheque.
• Arrange a bank transfer into the Club bank account, which is Barclays Bank, sort code 20-99-56, account number 70633186. Please provide you surname followed by book as a reference. E.g. Dunkley book
• Payment by cash on delivery if we can arrange for delivery to your house.

In the first instance you should place an order by emailing Mark Dunkley at secretary@theyorkbridgeclub.com, providing your name and address and contact phone number, and the number of books you would like to purchase. By exception he will take orders by telephone on 01904 332020 if you do not have an email account.

On receipt of your order the secretary will advise you how your book will be delivered to your private address. You should make immediate payment for the book(s). On receipt of the correct amount the book will be delivered to you.

Cost of the book is £10 with an additional £2 to cover postage and packaging if the book is sent by post.

Please buy the book and learn about the fascinating history of your Club.

Club secretary, Mark Dunkley, has been spending time over the last two years researching the history of York Bridge Club. The outcome is a book of 68 pages including over 60 pictures 

The book has been printed and is now available for sale. All proceeds are to be paid to the bridge club and will assist with funding our new premises

The Club’s 75^th Anniversary year is 2021 - The book covers all 75 years in quite some detail, it names and describes the contribution of many of the key personalities who helped shape the Club and provides a history of the Club’s premises, including when and why the Club decided to move

• How it became a Proprietary Club between 1961 and 1977
• the history of the Annual York Congress between 1971 and 2004
• It mentions many of the social occasions and describes the vibrant social scene at the bridge club and between its members, particularly in the 1980s and 90s (including 16 pictures – who can you recognise?)
• How the teaching of bridge evolved and how it was delivered over several decades
• Changes in bridge equipment and technology and how and when it was implemented by the Club
• How and why the Club became a Registered Charity and a Company limited by guarantee
• And there is so much more besides. ..........

On 6th August Stuart Kay, Chairman of the Trustees, welcomed three new Trustees to their first Board Meeting. All three have a track record in volunteering at York Bridge Club and will broaden the range of experience and expertise available to the Board.

Mark Dunkley was appointed Club Secretary in March 2018. In 2018 he led a newly created Marketing Sub-Group tasked with bringing new members into the Club. He has researched the Club’s history and later this year will publish a book “York Bridge Club, The First 75 Years”.

 Azizah Clayton is leading the excellent initiative which is taking the teaching of bridge into schools. She is an active member of the Marketing sub-group. She is also a Trustee and Treasurer of Friends of the York Art Gallery and brings with her a wealth of experience of working with charities.

 Sally Gregory is Project Manager of the relocation of the Bridge Club to new purpose-built premises in the grounds of Acomb Sports Club. Following closure of the Bridge Club Sally has set up and managed the online pairs leagues. She is working alongside Azizah to implement the Club’s vision of introducing bridge to children in schools in York and its surrounding area.

            Mark                        Azizah                          Sally      

York Bridge Club now has six Trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Bridge Club. All six Trustees are also Directors of the Limited Company.    

On 6th August Stuart Kay, Chairman of the Trustees, welcomed three new Trustees to their first Board Meeting. All three have a track record in volunteering at York Bridge Club and will broaden the range of experience and expertise available to the Board. ..........