Oliver Cowan has very kindly offered to buy any bbo dollars that our members are holding that they won't use. Linda Hitchen will coordinate this operation. For all who would like a refund,  pleases supply Linda with your details  and in due course, Oliver will refund you in sterling at the prevailing exchange rate via BACS . Linda's Email is hitcheni@btinternet.com and Tel no is 01204 494506.

The details needed are:

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Evans.   Paul has been associated with Bolton BC for over 40 years and served as Chairman, Tournament Secretary, Tournament Director along with many years of contribution on the committee. He was a very strong player having represented Lancashire for many years. He was a delight to partner, always gentle, courteous and good humoured at the table. He will be very sadly missed by all his partners and all his opponents who had the pleasure of bridge with him at the table. Joanne Evans has supllied the following tribute:

I was so sad to hear of the death of Paul. For more than 40 years (!!!) we had been bridge partners originally on Thursday evenings and on Wednesday evenings at a different club.After the pandemic our bridge arrangements changed – we started to play on Thursday afternoons with a different set of people, most of whom thought we were a married couple (I wonder what gave them that idea? Evans’s get everywhere!!). Paul taught me a lot – my bridge improved enormously with his help and encouragement and, of course a few arguments!! I, with Philip Taylor, requested that Bolton Bridge Club make him an Hon Life Member to acknowledge all that he had contributed over many years. This was granted.He fought back bravely after a recent stroke which meant he could not direct any more – something he really enjoyed. He very rarely spoke about his illness. But he carried on playing to the end!! We will all miss him.

Joanne Evans

We are pleased to announce a relaxed Bridge and Strawberry Cream Tea event in the afternoon session on Tuesday 30th July. 

See the attached Poster.   

If you are planning to attend please fill in the box below. 

The annual Championship Pairs was held on 5th June. 22 pairs competed.

Congratulations to the winners Paul Evans & Alan Whittam. Second were Pam Hunter & Phil Taylor and third were Sandra Dootson & John Dootson.

Thank you to all who took part.

A 3 day Bridge Holiday has been organised this December based at the Bedford Hotel in Lytham St Annes, comprising 3 night stay (2nd, 3rd and 4th December 2024) on a half board basis with daily bridge sessions, prizes etc.

This holiday is currently fully subscribed.  A waiting list is being compiled by Janice Wimbleton should spaces become available.   

The club will continue to hold Pairs games at the club on the first Saturday of each month and online on the third Saturday of each month.

The annual Bolton Mixed Pairs competition will take place at the club on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 7:15pm. Linda & Stuart will be defending the trophy that they won last year.

STOP PRESS   Congrats Pamela Hunter & Philip Taylor on winning the event. 2nd Alan Whittam & Linda Wilson  3rd Wendy Blyth & John Simm