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Results
Tuesday F2F
Director: Marjorie Postlethwaite
Tuesday Online
Director: Clare Parker
Monday Online
Director: Trevor Ward
ALEX BROWN TROPHY
Director: Christine Ward
Friday F2F
Director: Joan Shaw
Thursday F2F
Director: Steve Burge
Calendar
Thu 17th Apr 2025
Thursday F2F
6.45 for 7pm
Director: CANCELLED
Fri 18th Apr 2025
Friday F2F
1.15 for 1.30 pm
Director: CANCELLED
Fri 18th Apr 2025
Friday Online
12.30 for 1pm
Director: CANCELLED
Mon 21st Apr 2025
Monday Online
12.30 for 1pm
Director: Clare Parker
Mon 21st Apr 2025
Monday F2F
6.45 for 7pm
Director: Joan Shaw
Tue 22nd Apr 2025
Tuesday F2F
1:15 for 1.30pm
Director: Marjorie Postlethwaite
Tue 22nd Apr 2025
Tuesday Online
6.30 for 7pm
Director: Clare Parker
WELCOME TO BARROW BRIDGE CLUB
FIZZ FRIDAY 11th April 2025

Yesterday’s Fizz Friday was very well supported, and was highly enjoyable and appreciated by all who were there.  All involved in the organisation and on the day to be congratulated. All the extra food was taken by Carole to Barrow Homeless and once again they were delighted with our donation.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
  • Agm2025 barbara with carole and joyce
  • Agm2025 barbara with dave
  • Agm2025 barbara with dorothy and margaret
  • Agm2025 barbara with joan and marj
  • Agm2025 barbara with margaret dorothy and chris
  • Agm2025 barbara with pat and dave
  • Agm2025 barbara with steve
  • Agm2025 barbara with syd and ken
  • Agm2025 steve lifetime membership

 The AGM took place on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 6.30 pm at the Club.  A short meeting was followed by refreshments and a friendly game of bridge. There were 5 and a half tables and the winners were Estelle and Barbara.

Minutes are now available in the member area. 

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to  the following members who have been promoted last month, Carole to Advanced Master, Theta to Area Master and Chris H to  Club Master. Well done!
 

 

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Barrow Bridge Club
Barrow Bridge Club

Welcome to Barrow Bridge Club. We are a friendly club located in beautiful South Cumbria. It has often been said we are located at the end of a 30 mile cul-de-sac.  Despite our remote location, we have embraced modern technology. We are a thriving club with approximately 70 members who range in ability.

If you are interested in learning to play, we hold lessons for those interested in taking up this wonderful game and we would love to hear from you.

We use Duplimated boards and Bridgemates scoring system for instant results at the end of the evenings play.

Visitors who can already play bridge are very welcome.  If you wish to play, or if you need a partner to do so, please contact the club or secretary in advance and we will try to find one for you if at all possible.  We would be delighted to enjoy a game with you. 

 We play in the Club on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7pm and Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 1.15pm. Please be in the club and seated by these times.  We are located at 1A Drake Street Barrow in Furness LA14 5RG (Corner of Hartington Street and Drake Street).

We also play online three times a week on Monday and Friday at 1pm and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, register at least 30 minutes beforehand.  We welcome new players who would like to join us online only.

Barrow Bridge Club is affiliated to the EBU (www.ebu.co.uk) and is a member of Cumbria County Bridge Association. (www.bridgewebs.com/cumbria)

For general enquiries about the club, email barrowbridgeclub@gmail.com  Alternatively, contact the club secretary, {Pat Palmer) at patstupalmer@gmail.com).  You could ring 01229-823347 but this is only available when the club is open.

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COUGHS COLDS AND SNEEZES?

COUGHS COLDS AND SNEEZES 

 

If you are feeling unwell please think of others and stay at home.

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TROPHY EVENTS 2025

Presidents Trophy – Friday 17 January – BBO (or merged if F2f played)
Duplicate Pairs, Highest Percentage Wins

Won by Joan and Marj, with Margaret and Dorothy second.

Colin Woods Trophy – Tuesday 11 March – Club
Duplicate Pairs. Everyone welcome but trophy awarded to the pair below the rank of District Master (<1000 mp)

Won by Betty M and Theta.

Alex Brown Trophy (Imps) – Monday 14 April – Club
Event scored using the Butler method i.e.IMPS

W Thomson Individual – Tuesday 13 May – BBO
Individual Event. Highest score wins.

Meg Cater Shield – Thursday 10 July – Club
Duplicate Pairs, Highest Percentage Wins

J Borrell Handicap – Tuesday 12 August – Club
Pair with highest percentage wins. After handicaps have been applied

Anniversary Trophy – Thursday 11 September – Club
Duplicate Pairs. The pair with a combined MP total, below 25000, will win the trophy.

J Poole Trophy – Monday 13 October – Club
Draw for partner. Duplicate Pairs. Highest score wins.

Tony Aldred Pivot Teams – Wednesday 12 November Club
Teams Event. 4 in a team. Play 3 stanzas with each other member of your team. Scored in IMPS. Highest score wins

Xmas Handicap Trophy – Monday 15 December – Club
Pair with highest percentage wins. After handicaps’ have been applied

 

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BRIDGE LESSONS

BRIDGE LESSONS

Bridge Lessons started again on Wednesday 18th September at 6.30 pm in the Club.   Its not too late for more to join so if you know anyone please encourage them to come along. 

All members are welcome to attend also, and there's always a chance to brush up on your skills.

The course of 30 lessons plus practice sessions will be £65 including the EBU handbook priced at £30.

Members attend for free.

Please contact Christine

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Committee Meeting Minutes

Please see Members Area for the minutes: 

Gaining access to the Members Area V2.pdf

 

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ACCESSING MEMBERS AREA

Click Here - How to gain access to the  

♠ ♠ members area ♠ ♠

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Cumbria County Information

All County events held on BBO & RealBridge are temporarily free.

Upcoming Events:

Swiss Pairs - Sunday 13th April, 12 Noon on RealBridge - to enter, please click here

Pivot Teams - Sunday 18th May, 12 Noon on RealBridge - to enter, please click here

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Practice Makes Perfect

Vu-Bridge is great website which is free to all and enables you to practice bidding & playing a large number of interesting hands. All the hands come with expert comments to guide you through the bidding & play. There are numerous subjects to choose from for every level of player. I would recomend all members visit this site as I'm sure you will find it extremely beneficial.

Click Here to Access Site

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You have access to the MyEBU just login with your EBU Number.

If you have forgotten your Password, ask for a reset - this will be sent to your email address.

Lots of information, including the Bridge Magazine.  Check your Ranking

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Members Guide

Members Guide to the Essentials of Duplicate Bridge Law

I would urge all members to read and absorb this document. As the Laws and Regulations are constantly evolving, it is important we all keep abreast of developments. hard copies will also be made available in the club. Trevor.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS DOCUMENT

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