 CHRISTMAS CLOSURES |
Please note that the club will be CLOSED on Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve and Tuesday 31st (new Year's Eve).
Otherwise, we'll be open as normal.
MERRY CHRISTMAS (AND ANY OTHER FESTIVALS) AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL
WE'LL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN THE NEW YEAR
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| BHIM RUIA |
We’re sad to announce that another Member has passed away recently.
Bhim Ruia was aged 88, had leukaemia and will be much missed.
He partnered several of our members, and also played at Manchester Bridge Club, where he was one of the top players.
Sadly, his funeral had already taken place when we heard. Sincere condolences go to all his family and friends.
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| MEMBERSHIP FEES 2024-5 |
For face-to-face bridge at the club, it's £25 for the year (this also covers online bridge membership) November 2024 until the end of October 2025. TO APPLY for membership, please fill in a form at the club, or contact me as below, or on 07960 245440. It will be considered by the Committee Members when possible.
For playing online bridge ONLY, the cost is £10 for the year. If you haven't already, please contact me at originalcheshirecat1987@yahoo.co.uk for an Online Membership form. David Tilley is now dealing with invoicing.
If you use online banking, our sort code is 40-43-20 and our account number is 30784877 – HSBC Bank – Stretford Bridge Club Ltd. If not, please make cheques payable to Stretford Bridge Club Ltd, at 66 Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester. M32 8BF, or pay in person when at the club. Thanks.
Chris Collison, Treasurer.
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| TUESDAY EVENING ON-LINE BRIDGE |
Our friends at Warrington Bridge Club have teamed up with the local Antrobus Club to hold an evening on Real Bridge every Tuesday at 7pm. It's only £1 to play.
Details can be found HERE.
Any queries, give DaveT a call. Do please support this, it will be a friendly session of relaxed bridge, especially good for our newer members.
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| CHRISTMAS PARTY (FESTIVE FOOD) NOW SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER |
CHRISTMAS PARTY (FESTIVE FOOD) NOW SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER
Starting at the usual 1.00 p.m., we'll play until about 2.00, and then have a break for food, before we resume.
Please bring something to eat, we'll provide soft drinks.
There will also be a raffle - prizes welcome
Cost is the usual table money: £4 Members, £5 guests.
Please let us know if you're coming, and what food you're bringing, to avoid duplication. Thanks.
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| BRUSH UP ON YOUR BRIDGE |
We're now running an extra session on Friday afternoons, starting at 1.15. It’s aimed at players who haven’t played (much) bridge for quite a while, and people newer to bridge altogether.
With others to play with & against, and a few more experienced players on hand to advise, you’ll have a chance to practice bidding and playing in a duplicate session. We can start as gently as you want, then gradually build up to real session play, at normal playing speeds.
We also welcome more experienced volunteers to assist, and players at other levels to join us as partners and opponents. Whatever your ability, there could be a role for you.
Please let us know if you’d like to come along and take part. You can ring Chris on 07960 245 440 or email originalcheshirecat1987@yahoo.co.uk.
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| Our Online Bridge Club |
For the past few years, our online Bridge has been played in association with our friends at Brierfield and Warrington Bridge Clubs each Monday and Friday evening. Sadly, Brierfield has decided not to support the venture any longer, and we thank them for their time and support. However, Stretford and Warrington Bridge Clubs will carry on the online sessions, and we welcome players from Brierfield who would still like to play on a Monday and/or Friday evening. Players can continue playing as an Online Member for £10 per year and the usual table fees. Warrington and Stretford Cubs will be contacting players soon to confirm the details. In the mean-time, if you have any queries contact Dave Tilley or Jim Steele and we'd be happy to answer them.
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| OUR SESSIONS |
STRETFORD CLUB SESSIONS
Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm
Tuesday afternoons at 1:15 pm
Wednesday afternoons at 1:15 pm (Confirmed each week after the Tuesday session)
Our new Brush Up Your Bridge Sessions on Friday afternoons at 1:15 pm
If you let us know in advance, we can usually find you a partner. Most sessions have a stand-by partner in attendance.
STRETFORD ONLINE SESSIONS
Monday Afternoon Open Session on Real Bridge - Monday afternoons at 2:00 pm Click here to Play
Tuesday Afternoon Open Session on Real Bridge - Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 pm Click here to play
Friday Evening Session on Real Bridge - Friday 30th Sept at 7:15 pm SWISS PAIRS!
Monday and Tuesday afternoon sessions are held at Adam Wiseberg Online Bridge; please click on the links.
Payments for these two sessions should be made directly to Adam.
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| Monday and Tuesday Afternoon Online Bridge Sessions |
We have merged our Monday afternoon session (and adding a Tuesday session), working together with the Adam Wiseberg Bridge Club.
These sessions will start at 2 pm and players are most welcome to join.
Follow this link below and it will take you to Adam's site - all our members who have been playing there on Monday
afternoons have said how enjoyable it has been.
The Ten High Session will be reintroduced in a few weeks on a different day. Details when finalised.
There are instructions on Adam's site on how to pay for these sessions.
If you have any difficulties, speak to Adam at the start of the session and he'll help you.
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| SUNDAY MORNING BRIDGE ON BBO |
Over the past few weeks, attendances have dropped which means that the session is not viable to run.
A number of players have been on holiday and bridge weekends and holidays have also resumed.
We have therefore reluctantly decided to cancel the Sunday morning sessions for the next few weeks.
If we can guarantee enough players to make the session viable we will reintroduce it later in the year.
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