Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder for winning the County Green Point Swiss Pairs events on 2nd November.  They followed this up by coming 3rd in the Swiss Teams event the following day.

Many thanks to our members, who have raised £268 for Children In Need, through table money and voluntary donations at the recent Sim Pairs event. Our best pair on the day, Derek Johnson and Philip Jackson were lying 9th in the national league table for Thursday.

We are sad to announce that Hilda Hope has died recently.  Unable to attend in recent years, she was a regular member on Mondays before the COVID pandemic.

A huge thank you to all the members who participated and played in the Charity Pairs event on Thursday 12th September, raising a grand total of £586.93 towards Cancer Research UK, as part of the EBU "It's a Big Deal" event.

Congratulations to Ascot D, who won Division 3 of Bracknell Bridge League, captained by Bridget Hughes (Marguerite Ehinger, Jerry Carlsson, Phil Adler, Chris Purvis).

Congratulations to Ascot C, who won Division 2, captained by Tony Solomons (Adrian Smith, Andy & Michelle Margetts)

In Division 1, Ascot teams were well placed but the divisional honours went to Loddon Vale.

Congratulations to David Owen, Bob Holder, Naomi Gibbs and Chris Mooney, on winning the county Committee Cup event on 28th April.  They beat 14 other teams on the day, having qualified through the Ascot heat earlier in the year.

It is with much sadness that we report that Clive Parnell has passed away peacefully, after his recent battle with cancer.  Our thoughts are with Chris and his family and friends.

Thanks to the generosity of those that turned up to play in Children In Need Simultaneous Pairs on 9th November, Ascot Bridge Club raised a total of £233 for the charity.

At last week's AGM, the following winners of the annual competitions were announced:

Monday Pairs    Bruce Franklin & Jennie Corfield  Av 60.57

Tuesday Pairs   Simon Kearon & Dave Lee  Av 60.94

Thursday Pairs   Bruce Franklin & Jennie Corfield  Av 64.09

Thursday Individual David Owen with 5 partners  Handicap Av 58.88

Full details of the competition results can be viewed by clicking on the relevant menu items on this Home Page.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Price at the weekend. Our thoughts are with Rosemary at this sad moment.

Gordon Bane died peacefully last week in hospital. He had been a regular online with our Monday afternoon sessions.

Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder, who were one half of the winning team at the BBCBA Green Point Swiss Teams event held last Sunday 25th June.

Many thanks to our members who turned up to support the Earthquake Appeal Fund for the victims of the Turkey/Syria Earthquake earlier in the year.  In conjunction with the Simultaneous Pairs event that was organised by EcatsBridge, the club raised a total of £166, which includes table money and a donation from the bridge club.

In the bridge itself, the highest ranked pair nationally was Janet Russell and George Towler, who were in 22nd position.

We are very saddened to learn of the death of Molly Blake, at the grand age of 104. Molly was a very popular member of the club, and played the game to a very reasonable standard, and with a number of partners. All of us who played with or against her will cherish the memories, and our condolences go to her family and friends.

Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder, who successfully defended their Waller Bowl trophy (county club pairs) title on 11th December.

Ascot were well represented in the final placings, with David Calcutt and David Green finishing in runners-up position and Andy & Michelle Margetts in 4th.

It is with much sadness that we announce that Wendy Roberts has died at the grand age of 95.  A member from our early days, Wendy was a great competitor and ambassador for Ascot Bridge Club in the 70s and 80s and was always a real pleasure to play with or against at the bridge table.

Well done to David Owen, Bob Holder and Naomi Gibbs who were part of the team that finished in second place in BBCBA Green Point Swiss Teams event on 26th June.

Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder for winning the Waller Bowl on 24th April, the County Club Pairs Championship.

Well done as well to Pat Jones and Phil Steward who finished 3rd.

Well done to Tony Solomons and Barry Read, who finished runners-up in the County Senior Pairs event on 20th April.

Congratulations to the team of Barry Read (captain), Ilan Sirkis, Pat Jones and Phil Steward, competing as Ascot B, who have won Division 1 of the Bracknell Bridge League.

Congratulations to the team of Mike Corfield, Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin and Tony Soiomons, who have won the BBL Pivot Cup (for the second consecutive season), winning the final in a battle of Ascot teams.

We are saddened to learn of the recent death of Peter Wilde, who had been a long term attendee on Monday afternoons partnering Anita. One of life's gentlemen and a true pleasure to play against.

We are saddened to announce that Peter Parsons passed away on Saturday 23rd October after a long battle with illness.  A very popular personality who will be remembered for chuckling away at the bridge table and enjoying his bridge.

Congratulations to Bob Holder on winning the County Mixed Pairs event on 16th May partnering Joan Murphy.

Congratulations to Michelle & Andy Margetts who won the Bracknell League End-of-Season pairs event with a fantastic score of 67%.

Congratulations to the team of Mike Corfield (captain), Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin and Tony Solomons, on winning the BBL Pivot Handicap competition for this past season.  In the final, they beat a team from Yateley BC.

Congratulations to the Ascot L who have won Bracknell League Division 1 for the very first time!  Well done to John Fairhurst (captain), Keith Bennett, Andy Fry, Phil Brown and Nick Browne.

Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder on winning the County Pairs by a magnificent margin of 8.5% on 7th February.  This represents David's 5th win in this competition, with 4 different partners.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Andrews and Anne Stinton, who won our handicapped Jubilee Pairs event on 3rd March.

The final Bracknell League match of "last season" was played last night, with Ascot A beating local rivals Ascot B, to secure the Division I title for season 2019-2020.  Well done to Dave Green, Dave Calcutt, Mike Corfield and Mike O'Neill (with a couple of assists from Andy & Michelle Margetts).

A couple of weeks earlier, the final of the Bracknell League Pivot competition was completed, where the Ascot team of Chris Franklin, Chris Purvis, Chris Jones and Adrian Smith, lost out to Woodley.

While Ascot Bridge Club at Chavey Down remains closed until further notice, from 15th June we're back to the club's usual calendar: Tuesday evening sessions start on 16th June, joining the Monday afternoon sessions that resumed a few weeks ago, all at Bridge Base Online.  These will be *members only* sessions.

Table money will now be BB$3 for all sessions.  Registering for the sessions, rules for alerting and so on all follow BBO norms: all members should have received an email from our Secretary containing full details. 

If you did not receive the email, or need some online pointers, or indeed wish to join these online sessions as a visitor, please contact the Secretary via the Committee page.

While Ascot Bridge Club at Chavey Down remains closed until further notice, the good news is that the Monday afternoon sessions resume on 11th May 2020 at Bridge Base Online.  These will be *members only* sessions.

Registering for the sessions, rules for alerting and so on all follow BBO norms, and table money is BB$4 per session [update: BB$3 from 15th June]: all members should have received an email from our Secretary containing full details.  If you did not receive the email, and need some pointers, please contact the Secretary via the Committee page.

We are very sad to announce that Roger Mills has died after a long illness.  He had always been a keen supporter of Monday afternoons.

It is very sad to report that Simon Oldham passed away on 30th October.  A young man who loved his bridge who endured so much in his short life.

Congratulations to Andy & Michelle Margetts (NS) and Mike Corfield & Derek Johnson (EW) who won the prizes at the AGM's "Play with the Experts" event on 6th August.

Also announced were the following trophy winners for the past season:

Jubilee Pairs: Chris Purvis & Chris Franklin

Pivot Teams: Dave Calcutt, Mike Corfield, Tony Solomons & Derek Johnson

Tuesday Pairs: David Owen & Bob Holder

Tuesday Best Improvers: Pat Jones & Martin Lister

Tuesday Ladies Individual: Sarah Ward

Tuesday Mens Individual: Dave Calcutt

Monday Pairs: Jennie Corfield and Bruce Franklin

Monday Best Improvers: Paul Scott & Tony Aubrey

Monday Ladies Individual: Josie Ridgers

Monday Mens Individual: David Owen

Congratulations to John Fairhurst and Phil Brown who were part of the winning team at the Oxfordshire Green Point event on 9th June.

Congratulations to Jennie Corfield and Bruce Franklin on winning the Bracknell League End of Season pairs event on 30th May.  Runners-up were Dave Calcutt and Dave Green.

Congratulations to David Owen on winning the County Victor Ludorum, awarded to the player who has performed the best over all the county competitions during this season.  Not surprisingly, runner-up was Bob Holder, who partnered David to some of these achievements.  Well done to both players.

Well done to David Owen and Bob Holder who finished as runners-up in the Waller Bowl, the County Club Pairs Championship, on 28th April.

Well done to the Ascot team of Michelle & Andy Margetts, David Owen and Bob Holder, who finished as runners-up in the final of the Committee Cup on 7th April.

Well done to our B side who gained promotion to Div 1 for the very first time in the County League of 8 this season (subject to no major realignment of the leagues next season) - they lost just the one match en route.  Our A side have retained their status in Div 1 for next season, so the club will hopefully have two sides in the top division!

Congratulations to Chris Purvis and Chris Franklin on winning the Jubilee Pairs at the club on 5th March.

Congratulations to Ann and Eric Smith who won the county Friendly Pairs event on 3rd March.

Congratulations to David Owen and Bob Holder on their performances in the County Perkins Cup teams event on 17th February.  David was in the winning team, closely followed by Bob in the team that finished as runners-up.

Well done to David Owen who finished as runner-up as in the Butler Pairs competition held on 11th November - tied on the same points total as the winners, the head-to-head result determined the winners!  Also well done to Dan Skipper who finished just behind in third position.

Well done to Ascot members who played in the County Swiss Pairs on 7th October - Barry Read finished as runner-up and David Owen and Bob Holder were third.

At the recent AGM on 7th August, the following prize winners for the year were announced:

Jubilee Pairs: Anne & Peter Clough
Pivot Teams: Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Chris Jones, Adrian Smith
Monday Pairs: Jennie Corfield & Bruce Franklin
Monday Improvers: Geoffrey Taylor & Chris Joyce
Monday Ladies Individual: Bridget Hughes
Monday Mens Individual: William Smyth
Tuesday Pairs: Jennie Corfield & Bruce Franklin
Tuesday Improvers: Chris Purvis & Chris Franklin
Tuesday Ladies Individual: Sarah Ward
Tuesday Mens Individual: Dave Calcutt

Congratulations to the team of Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Adrian Smith and Chris Jones, on convincingly winning the Pivot Teams event on 5th June.

Congratulations to Bill Barclay on winning the end-of-season pairs at the final event of the Bracknell League on 31st May.  Ascot pairs finished well with Dave Calcutt and Dave Green in 2nd place, and Derek Johnson and Adrian Smith in 3rd.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Brian Lee, a former chairman of the bridge club and founding member.  While he had moved away from the area a few years ago, he will be fondly remembered for establishing many of the guiding principles of the club, namely fostering a bond of friendship between the members and playing the game in the correct spirit.

Congratulations to Ascot B on winning the Bracknell League title after a very close fought season, with four teams in with a chance of the title going into the final set of matches.  The winning team was captained by Barry Read, and includes Kim Sedgwick, Phil Steward, Derek Johnson and Anthony Collins.

Ascot teams also finished 2nd and 4th in Division 1.  Well done to Ascot E in Division 3 who captured one of the promotion places with their final match of the season - captained by Mark Lehman.

Well done to Dave Green and David Calcutt, who were runners-up in the County Pairs event held on Sun 4th February.

We are sad to announce the death of Ron Every on 21st April.  Ron was one of the great bridge characters in the area over a period of many decades: he will be remembered for his ready wit, whether at the table or away from it. The funeral has been arranged for Fri 18^th May, 3-30pm at Wisley Church.

We are sad to announce the death of Janet Dodsworth after a short illness on 27th March.  Janet was an extremely kind and amiable lady, who loved playing bridge and participated in the league for Ascot for many years..

Congratulations to David Owen who won the Foster Cup for the Bourne End Swiss Pairs event on 28th January, playing with Nigel Marlow.

Congratulations to David Owen on winning the County Swiss Teams event held on Sunday 3rd December.

The first event in the county calendar took place on Sunday 1st October for the Denys Jenkins Cup.

Congratulations to David Owen on winning (and retaining) the event, playing with Charles Chisnall.

We are extremely saddened to hear the news that Mary Hughes died peacefully and suddenly on Sat 13th January.  She played a very active part in the running of Ascot Bridge Club, as a committee member and a valued competitor.  Our sympathies are with David and her family.  

The funeral will take place on Sat 27th January, 2-00pm at Easthampstead Crematorium.  In order to determine expected numbers, please can you email Jennie if you would like to attend.  No flowers please, donations in memory of Mary to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK via the 'just giving' link  http://www.justgiving.com/PHAUKMaryHughes

At the club's AGM on 1st August, the following prize winners were announced for the year:

Mabel Cory Individual:  David Calcutt

Jubilee Pairs:  Adrian Smith & Chris Jones

Pivot Teams:  Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Michelle & Andy Margetts

Monday Ladies Individual:  Tricia Bidston

Monday Mens Individual:  William Smyth

Monday Best Improvers:  Anne & Peter Clough

Monday Pairs:  Barry Read & Anthony Collins

Tuesday Ladies Individual:  Josie Ridgers

Tuesday Mens Individual:  Les Anthony

Tuesday Best Improvers: Derek Johnson & Phil Steward

Tuesday Pairs:  Mary Hughes & David Owen

In the "Play with the Experts" bridge that followed the formal proceedings, the winners were Chris Jones and David Calcutt (N/S) and Josie Ridgers and Hilda Hope (E/W).

We are sad to announce that Mary MacBrayne has died following a short illness at the age of 89.  She was a great supporter of the club, more recently only on Monday afternoons, always cheery with a smile on her face.  Her funeral will be at Easthampstead Crematorium, Friday 6th October, 11-15am.

Lynwood Village Bridge Drive

30^th October 2013

Start. 1:30pm

At

Lynwood

Rise Road

Sunninghill

Ascot

Berks

SL5 0AJ

If you enjoy a game of Bridge, then why not have an extra special Bridge session where monies are donated to charity while you play.

We are excited to be holding a fundraising Bridge Drive on 30^th October 2013 and you are invited to come and enjoy your favourite card game in our large comfortable Claude Wallis lounge at Lynwood Care Centre.

The afternoon of Bridge, played either under duplicate or Chicago scoring rules,  will have an excellent refreshment break and a fun raffle.

£7.50 per person- playing cards, bidding boxes and tables will be provided. Please do not worry if you do not have a bidding partner, as we will have spare bridge players to make up tables.

To request your place, please contact:

Clive Dent on 01344 874250

or e mail:

clive@lynwoodvillage.co.uk

Well done to David Owen in finishing as runner-up in County Mens Pairs, held on 23rd April.  Barry Read and Anthony Collins also did well finishing in 3rd place.

Congratulations to Jennie Corfield and Bruce Franklin for winning the Senior pairs on Wednesday.

Congratulations to Ascot (Franklin) - Chris Franklin, Chris Purvis, Mark & Sue Lehman - who just pipped their rivals Ascot (Clough) by 7 IMPS once the handicap was factored in - to win the final of the Bracknell League Knockout Handicap Pivot event for 2016-2017.  Commiserations to Peter & Ann Clough, Alan & Kay Parsley.

Congratulations to Ascot C on winning the Bracknell Bridge League Division 2 league title by an impressive margin with a match to spare.  Captained by Tony Solomons, the team were represented by Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Adrian Smith, Pat Jones and Martin Lister.

Congratulations to Anthony Collins and Barry Read on winning the County Pairs title on Sun 5th February.  They will go on to represent Berks & Bucks in the national Corwen Trophy event.

Congratulations to Bob Holder, who was part of the winning team in the recent County Swiss Teams competition held on 4th December.

Well done in addition to Mary Hughes and David Owen who were part of the team finishing as runners-up.

Congratulations to Andy & Michelle Margetts (N/S) and Adrian Smith and Chris Jones (E/W) for winning the main prizes at the Christmas Party.

A Merry Christmas to all our members with a reminder that we are closed between Christmas and New Year, resuming on Tues 3rd January, then Mon 10th January.

Congratulations to Bob Holder, who is part of the winning team in the national seniors knockout-event for the Gerald Faulkner Trophy.

Congratulations to David Owen on winning the County Swiss Pairs on Sun 9th October.  Playing with Charles Chisnall, they were undefeated in their seven matches.

Well done also to Mike O'Neill, defending champion, who finished as runners-up.

The AGM for Ascot Bridge Club was held on 2nd August attended by 42 members.  The prizes for the "Play with the Experts" went to Mike Corfield and Tony Solomons (N/S) and Adrian Smith and Chris Jones (E/W).

In addition, the following members were announced as competition winners for the past year:

Jubilee Pairs:  Janet Dodsworth/Chris Franklin

Pivot Teams:  Beata Felmer/David Gravestock/Marguerite Ehinger/Paul Scott

Monday Ladies Individual:  Anita Stonehouse

Monday Mens Individual:  William Smyth

Monday Pairs:  Barry Read/Paul Cockayne

Monday Best Improvers:  Chris Joyce/Geoffrey Taylor

Tuesday Ladies Individual:  Vanessa Ewbank

Tuesday Mens Individual:  Tony Solomons

Tuesday Pairs:  Mary Hughes/David Owen

Tuesday Best Improvers:  Alan & Kay Parsley

Well done to Mary Hughes and David Owen, who were part of the team who finished in runners-up spot in the green point Swiss Teams event on 19th June.

Congratulations to the winning team of Marguerite Ehinger, Beata Fellmer, David Gravestock and Paul Scott, following their success in the Pivot teams event on 7th June.

Congratulations to Mike Corfield and Mike O'Neill on winning the End of Season Pairs event for the Bracknell Bridge League, held on 19th May.  They were so dominant that their margin of victory was over 10%!!

Well done to Bridget Hughes and Hilda Hope in finishing as runners-up on Sunday, 24th April !

Congratulations to David Owen and Charles Chisnall who won this event on Wednesday and also to Bruce Franklin and Jennie Corfield who finished third.

Congratulations to the team of Barry Read, Paul Cockayne, Derek Johnson and Phil Steward, who were runners-up in the Club Teams Championship for Berks & Bucks, played at Windsor on 3rd April.

Special mention also to Mary Hughes, David Owen and Bob Holder, who were in the team that finished 4th.

The annual friendly match against Wentworth Bridge Club took place on 17th February, with Ascot victorious by a small margin of 15 imps.  Well done team!

We are sad to announce that Jonna Sorensen, a regular until recent months on Monday afternoons, has died following her battle with ill health.

Well done to our Christmas winners - Adrian Smith & Chris Jones (NS) and John Thrower & Geoffrey Taylor (EW).  A very enjoyable evening, with an excellent buffet spread at half-time.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our members.

Congratulations to Mike O'Neill, who with Roger Donato, won the first county event of the new season, the Swiss Pairs for the Denys Jenkins Trophy on 4th October.

It is with sadness that we learn of the recent death of Elsie Mold, a long-time member of Ascot Bridge Club on Monday afternoons.

Her funeral will take place at Easthampstead Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd February at 12-45pm, followed by a reception at The Stirrups Hotel, Brockhill, Warfield at 14:00.

The club's 40th AGM took place on 4th August with the usual formal proceedings followed by bridge "Play with the Experts".  This was won by Mike Corfield/Dave Green (NS) and Bob Holder/Bob Kozlowski (EW).

During the AGM, the presentations to the winners of the annual competitions were made as follows:

Mabel Cory Individual: Una O’Doherty & Mike Corfield
Jubilee Pairs: Adrian Smith & Chris Jones
Pivot Teams: Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Adrian Smith & Chris Jones
Tuesday Pairs: Mary Hughes & David Owen
Tuesday Best Improvers: Margaret Tulloch & Anita Stonehouse
Tuesday Ladies Individual: Sarah Ward
Tuesday Mens Individual: Adrian Smith
Monday Pairs: Barry Read & Paul Cockayne
Monday Best Improvers: Eileen Hoare & Liz Wilson
Monday Ladies Individual: Mary MacBrayne
Monday Mens Individual: William Smyth

Sadly we have received news that George Somerville died on 2nd September, aged 80.  He was a true gentlemen of the game and a valued member and teammate at Ascot Bridge Club and before that Slough Bridge Club, winning a total of seven county events stretching back to the 1970s and 80s.

Well done to Mary Hughes and David Owen, who finished as runners-up in the recent Essex Herts Swiss teams events.  They were partnered by teammates from Burnham bridge club.

Congratulations to Bob Holder, who was part of the winning team in the BBCBA Green Point Swiss Teams, held on 21st June.

Congratulations to Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin, Adrian Smith and Chris Jones, for winning the Pivot Teams competition on June 2nd.

Ascot finished the season in good form with the top 3 places at the annual end-of-season event on 30th April.  Joint winners were Chris Franklin/Janet Dodsworth and Ian Lewis/Simon Oldham, with Ian Clark/Steven Robinson in 3rd place - congratulations to all!

In the league itself, Ascot H were crowned winners of Division 2 (Barry Read capt, Paul Cockayne, Derek Johnson and Phil Steward), with Ascot B also promoted back to Division 1.

Congratulations (once again) to Barry Read and Paul Cockayne for completing a hat-trick of county titles by winning the Men's Pairs on 12th April.
Well done in addition to David Owen and Bob Holder, who finished as runners-up.

Congratulations to Barry Read & Paul Cockayne who finished as runners-up in the recent EBU Life Masters event.

Congratulations to Bob Holder on winning the County Mixed Pairs event on Sun 1st March, with his partner from Burnham Bridge Club, and to Jenny and Charles Chisnall who finished third, narrowly missing out on second place.

It is with sadness that we learn of the death this week of Marion Willmott, at the grand old age of 104.  Marion was a founder member of Ascot Bridge Club back in 1975 and continued playing bridge at the club well into her 90's.  She was always friendly and courteous to everyone at the bridge table.

Well done to our Christmas winners, Mary Hughes and David Owen (NS) and Terry Martin and Tony Solomons (EW).

Merry Christmas to all our members and best wishes for 2015!

Congratulations once again to Paul Cockayne and Barry Read for winning the second county event of the season, the Butler Pairs for the Jarrett Cup.  That's a 100% record in the first two events of the season!

A very healthy turnout of 56 people attended the AGM on 5th August.  Following the formal preceedings, in the bridge which followed, playing with the expert English Women Venice Cup winners of 1985, the prize winners were Mary Hughes / David Owen (N/S) and Margaret Rinaldi / Margaret MacFarlane (E/W).

The winners of the annual club competitions were announced as

Mabel Cory Individual: Rae Kennedy
Jubilee Pairs: Marguerite Ehinger & Barry Read
Pivot Teams: Mike Corfield, Addis Page, Dave Green & Dave Calcutt
Tuesday Pairs: Mary Hughes & David Owen
Tuesday Best Improvers: Rosemary Power & Bridget Hughes
Tuesday Ladies Individual: Marguerite Ehinger
Tuesday Mens Individual: Chris Jones
Monday Pairs: Mary Hughes & David Owen
Monday Best Improvers: Hilda Hope & Kathy Hughes
Monday Ladies Individual: Kim Sedgwick
Monday Mens Individual: William Smyth

Congratulations to Mary Hughes, David Owen and Charles Chisnall, who were part of the team that finished as runners-up in the final county event of the season, on 13th July.

As a consequence of this, David also finished as runner-up in the County Victor Ludorum, which is the aggregate competition over all county events for the season, a truly outstanding and consistent performance!

Congratulations to Mike Corfield, Addis Page, Dave Green and Dave Calcutt on winning the annual Pivot Teams competition held on 2nd June.

As the Bracknell Bridge League Season for 2013-2014 season draws to a close, it is pleasing to again report some Ascot successes.

In Division1, Ascot A have won the division handsomely losing just the single match all season.  Congratulations to Bruce Franklin, Jennie Corfield, Mary Hughes and David Owen.

In Division4, Ascot G won the division by the close of February and thus are promoted to Division3.  Congratulations to Chris Franklin, Janet Dodsworth, Sue and Mark Lejman, Chris Purvis, Rae Kennedy and Bridget Hughes.

In Division3, Ascot E got their single point from their last match to gain promotion to Division2.

Well done to Mary Hughes and David Owen, who were runners-up in the county pairs final on Sun 16th Feb. Just behind were Barry Read and Paul Cockayne in third place.

A wonderful Christmas party was enjoyed by all the members present on 17th December.  Congratulations to the winner's Mike Corfield/Dave Green (NS) and Jean Schmidt/William Smythe (EW). 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our members!

The format of the supervised play sessions at Ascot Bridge Club is changing to pure supervision of playing boards, with no pre-set topic.  Additionally, these sessions will now be reduced to the first Wednesday in each calendar month, with the next session scheduled for April 2nd, followed by the subsequent on May 7th.  All members are welcome to attend, no partner is required, cost £3 per person.

Monday Ladies Individual: Janet Hughes

Monday Men's Individual:  David Owen

Monday Best Improvers: Elsie Mold, Jeff Budden

Tuesday Gold Pairs: Alan Brown, Barry Read

Tuesday Ladies Individual: Mary MacBrayne

Tuesday Men's Individual: Mike Corfield

Tuesday Best Improvers: Wendy Sherwin, Adrian Smith

 Pivot Teams: Alan Brown, Barry Read, Jennie Corfield, Bruce Franklin

 Jubilee Pairs: Janet Dodsworth, Chris Franklin

 Mabel Cory Individual:  David Owen

In the "Play with the Experts" bridge event following the AGM the winners were NS Derek Johnson/Phil Steward and EW Barry Read/Alan Brown