| Somerset CBA West of England Congress October 11th-12th |
The West of England Congress is organised by Somerset CBA and is the premier congress in the West Country.
This year’s event will take place at The Webbington Hotel and Spa, Webbington Rd, Axbridge BS26 2HU, 01934 750100. From October 11th-12th.
Axbridge is about a 50 minute drive from Frome..
Entries are now being taken. Please click on the Somerset website link to submit your entry. If you need any more information please contact Frank Coltman at WoECongress@mail.com. See Brochure for full details of the Congress and room rates at The Webbington Hotel and Spa.
I would urge club members to consider seriously taking part in the Congress. It is a pleasant and challenging event which will enhance your bridge experience and expertise.
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| Michael Coda Cup 2025 |
| Michael Coda Cup 2025 |
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The results for the Michael Coda cup have been finalised.
There will now be a final to decide the overall winners.
The following pairs from Frome have been invited to take part in the final.
They are, Ian Bell & Mike Porteous, Carol & Ray Kenzie and Steve Douglas & Paul Fine.
Best wishes to these pairs if they decide to take part in the final.
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| Frome Bridge Club |
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Welcome to the Frome Bridge Club web site. The club is affiliated to the EBU and aims to provide friendy but competitive duplicate bridge for members and visitors.
Boards are electronically duplimated and Bridgemate scoring is used meaning that results are available as soon as the last board is completed.
Frome is a pleasant Somerset market town and is situated 12 miles South of Bath.
The club meets every Monday at 7.00pm in Wesley Methodist Church at Wesley Slope, Frome for Face-to-Face play.
In addition, we provide lessons followed by assisted play on:
Thursday mornings from 9.30 to noon and
Tuesday evenings from 7pm.
For further details contact: John Perry on 01373 467508.
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| Calling the Director |
Director Please!
When your opponent makes a Claim
If a claim for ‘x’ tricks is made at your table, please try and follow these steps
The claimant should:
- State the number of tricks being claimed and how they will be playing the remaining cards to achieve that
- Only claim when the line of play outlined will be simple for the opponents to follow
- Avoid making a claim where there are trumps remaining or finesses to take!
- Not hurry the opponents, instead allowing them plenty of time to evaluate the claim
The opponents should:
- Make a mental note of the exact explanation given by the claimant
- Keep their cards hidden until they have had time to review the claimant’s cards and the line of play outlined
- Accept only if they are satisfied that the claim is correct
- Call the Director straight away if any concerns exist.
- Not ask the claimant simply to play on as this forfeits the chance to call the Director afterwards.
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| Best Behaviour at Bridge |
Enjoy the evening!
Whether you are playing in a competitive or social session, please ensure that
you make the bridge enjoyable for yourself, your partner and your opponents.
Enjoy their company and congratulate them on their good play or bidding
Click here to read the EBU's "Best Behaviour at Bridge " statement.
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| Bridge Tuition at Frome Bridge Club |
Learn to play Bridge at Frome
We are pleased to announce that bridge lessons will
restart at Frome on Thursday 3rd October.
Four different classes are available:
On Thursday mornings we hold three classes. One is for complete beginners,
one is for refreshers and another for improvers.
On Tuesday evening there is a mixed group of different bridge experience.
For further details contact: John Perry on 01373 467508.
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| Bridge at Frome |
As at May 2022 the bridge provided at Frome consists of:
1. A competitive Face-to-Face Duplicate session on Monday evenings at the Club's venue in Wesley Church, Frome.
2. Face-to-Face Assisted Play on Thursday morning
For further details about lessons please contact
Marianne Lewin on 01373 451989 or
John Perry on 01373 467508
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| What are Master Points and the Ranking System? |
Master Points(MP) and the Ranking system
After each Monday session the results for the evening are uploaded to the EBU.
The EBU allocates MPs to each player in the top ranks for that evening
depending on the number of tables in play.
For example, on Monday 3rd Sept. there were 8 tables so MPs were awarded
to the top three pairs for both N/S and E/W.
The ranks start with:
Local Master 100 MPs
Club Master 200 MPs
Area Master 500 MPs
District Master 1000 MPs
County Master 2500 MPs
Master 5000 MPs
and then upward
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