2023 Level 4 changes and 2022 Announcing/ Alerting Rules

See David's 2023 summary of Level 4 2023 changes, see complete revised Blue Book.

Some changes in the EBU announcing/alerting September 2022. David drew up a summary of the 2022 changes for directors.
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MEMBERS’ WELFARE

If you know of any member of the club who is unwell please let either Pat Martin or a member of the committee know so that appropriate wishes can be sent on behalf of all members.
The quickest response will be to tell either Pat Martin or any member of the committee at the bridge session then a card can be signed & posted immediately. Alternatively, you can email the secretary.
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EBU
EBU

EBU Master Point Promotions

For information source see EBU website.  See also the county overall board and SSCBA members ranks and  current NGS scores.
Welcome to Stafford Bridge Club: EBU Affiliated
Roadworks at the Redhill Roundabout (A34/Beaconside/M6 Link Road)

You are strongly advised to avoid this roundabout, if at all possible, as road works are causing serious delays.  For bridge club members this is particularly relevant for those going to Holmcroft YCC.
Bank Holiday Venues when Haling Dene is closed

Arrangements over forthcoming Bank Holiday periods

Members may be aware that the Haling Dene Centre is closed on Bank Holidays, and also on Tuesdays following the four main Bank Holiday Mondays. Alternative arrangements for our sessions at Haling Dene have therefore been made, as shown below.

Monday 5th May This session will be held at Tixall, arrive by 1.00 for a 1.15 start
   
Monday 26th May This session will be held at Tixall, arrive by 1.00 for a 1.15 start
Tuesday 27th May Venue to be confirmed as Tixall  - arrive by 6.45 for a 7.00 start.

Michael Metcalf, Chair 
Shelley 2024/25 - Round 5 Thursday 17th April
Shelley 2024/25 - Round 5 Thursday 17th April

Fifth round played on Thursday 17th April 6:45 for 7 p.m. at Haling Dene

Fifth round:  raw results for round 5 see here. Handicapped results here.  Janet's team now in the lead with cumulative score of +30, second Carol's team with +7, third Michael's team with -4 and fourth Ann's team with -33. Many thanks to David for directing and scoring and Terry for all the dealing (4 sets of boards!!!) and handicap calculations.

With only 4 teams Terry deals 4 sets of boards so easy to play  without having to pass boards round.  David keeps an ear alert to silence any post-mortem discussion!  

All to play for in the last round on May 15th - make sure you mark the date in your diary!

Team captains: Please contact David and Terry by 12th May with your team line up to allow time for handicaps to be calculated.
Morning Lessons, 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday mornings
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Lessons are now at Tixall village Hall, ST18 0XT at 9:45 for 10 a.m.

There are some alterations to the usual sessions during April/May period, for the dates for this period see the table below:

Thursdays       Fridays  
May 1st No bridge at Tixall, room not available     May 2nd Lesson 9:45 for 10:00
May 8th   Lesson 9:45 for 10:00     May 9th No Lesson
May 15th Lesson 9:45 for 10:00     May 16th No Lesson
May 22nd Lesson 9:45 for 10:00     May 23rd No Lesson
May 29th Duplicate session 9:45 for 10:00 followed by  Food & AGM.      May 30th No Lesson

Lessons:

  • Robin's intermediate lessons: Thursday morning lessons. ..........
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Morning Lessons, 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday mornings
Many, Many congratulations Robin and Dave

Robin and Dave, playing on RealBridge, came top in the Midlands regional area heat of the EBU National Pairs competition played over 48 boards on 23rd March 2025. This followed their success in the Midlands regional qualifier session on 11th March at Haling Dene. The National final was played over the weekend with  April 12th/13th where they played 4 sessions each of 24 boards against other top ranking players from Eastern, Midlands, Northern, South East and South West regions in which they came 15th overall see here.

Thank you David for the picture
Bridge Timer
Bridge Timer

Timer has had a bit of a change after Flash was withdrawn but back in action now ready for long suffering Friday night players to test!
Results
28th April 2025
Club event at Haling Dene
25th April 2025
Friday SBC Club Event at Holmcroft YCC (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
Director: Ann
Scorer: Ann
22nd April 2025
Tuesday SBC Club Event At Holmcroft - note change of venue, avoid Redhill roundabout Beaconside/A34
Director: john
Calendar
29th April 2025
Tuesday SBC Club Event at Haling Dene
6:45 for 7 p.m.
1st May 2025
Club event at Tixall Cancelled (Hall not available)
2nd May 2025
Friday SBC Club Event at Holmcroft YCC (please contact Ann if coming without a partner)
6:45 for 7 pm
Director: Ann
AGM Thursday 29th May
AGM Thursday 29th May

Any members proposals to the AGM should be sent to the Club Secretary least one week prior to the AGM.

Nomination forms for SBC Committee will be available at club sessions in each venue from Friday 18th April. Nominations must have a proposer & seconder signed up on the form.
ABOUT THE CLUB
ABOUT THE CLUB

Contact Numbers: 

  • 01785 600260 (Chairman),
  • 01785 665020 (Secretary),
  • 01889 801996 (Captain)
  • 07301 777735 (Club mobile number during sessions only)

From Monday 3rd June 2024, The Haling Dene Centre in Penkridge, ST19 5DT, will be the venue for our Monday afternoon (1 pm for a 1.15pm start), Tuesday evening (6:45 for 7 p.m. start)

From Friday 8th November 2024,  Holmcroft Youth and Community centre 22-38 Newland Avenue ST16 1NL will be the venue for our Friday evening (6:45 for 7 p.m. start)

From Thursday 6th June 2024, Tixall Village Hall, ST18 0XT, will be the venue for our Thursday and Friday lessons (start time 9:45 for 10 am).  
Comment
(18th Jul 2022)
County Events
County Events
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Championship Teams - To be played on Sunday 18th May 2025

Entry for this event to be held at Newcastle bridge club is now open, click for details.

Mixed Pairs - To be played on Sunday 8th June 2025

Entry will be opening soon for this event to be held at Radbrook Community Centre, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZ.  

Championship Pairs - Was played Sunday 16th March 2025

9 Stafford members took part in this event at Newcastle.  Click here for results.  Click here for SSCBA assistant competition's secretary's news on this and other topics. ..........

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OnLine Bridge
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If you would like to give Bridge Club Live a try click here for the basic instructions, around 35 SBC members are active on BCL. ..........

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Bridge Club Live

See https://www.bridgewebs.com/bridgeclubuk/ BCL members may enjoy playing in many roll up and play events that are run generally with no extra payment.  For the timetable of specific events click here. 

Bridge Club Live is the online favourite Stafford Bridge Club Members are invited to use to enjoy the on line club activities, to get going click here to see the basics and here for general information.
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