As members are aware both the NIBU and CBAI are amalgamating into ‘Bridge Ireland’ on January 1^st2027. The new company is required to have a Board of Directors and applications are invited from individuals with experience in specific areas. For more details please click on this link”:

https://www.cbai.ie/bridge-ireland-expressions-of-interest-for-board-positions/

The link is also on the website.

Michael McFaul

Hon. Secretary

Northern Ireland Bridge Union

Email: mjmcfaul@gmail.com

Mob: 07754492405

URGENT - VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Sandie Millership has decided to retire from  running the Thursday Evening Online Pairs on BBO which she has been doing for the past four years.   A big thank you to  Sandie for carrying out this role as TD.

If the Thursday Evening sessions are to continue, we need a volunteer(s) to take over this role, possibly on a rota basis.  This is not a complicated task and training will be provided.  A remuneration of £20 per evening is provided.

To volunteer, please contact Michael McFaul on mjmcfaul@gmail.com.

Bridge Books

Elbha Wamsley has kindly donated many bridge books to KM. They are available for our members to borrow. Check out the variety in the bookcase, upstairs. I’m sure you will find at least one to read and discuss with your partner!!

Thank you Elbha.

Bridge Classes for Beginners and Improvers commencing week beginning 14 September 2026

Monday Morning 10.00 am- 12.00 noon  New Beginners Class – no previous experience of playing bridge

Monday Morning 10.00 am-12.00 noon  Improvers- have already attended two/ three years of bridge classes and are interested in progressing to/or playing club bridge.

Monday Afternoon 1.00pm-3.00pm Advanced Beginners- have already attended one / two years of bridge classes.

Wednesday Morning 10.00 am- 12.00 noon  Novices/ Intermediates -interested in improving all aspects of the game of bridge (bidding, play and defence).

Hilary Ferguson  h_ferguson31@hotmail.com

Many congratulations to the NI team on winning the Sonya Britton Trophy

including our members George Harper, John Forsythe, Mary Johnston, Jean White, Helena McCambridge, Eleanor Jones, Michael McFaul, Helen Hall, Anne Fitzpatrick, Harold Curran, Toni Sproule, Alan Hill, Heather Hill, Stan Lowe , Diane Greenwood & Sandie Millership 👏👏👏👏👏

Any NIBU member who wishes to play in a CBAI or

IBU event, online or face to face should preface their NIBU number with a 9 when asked for your membership number.

NO PARKING AT QuickSTAT 

There have been complaints about KMBC players parking at QuickSTAT 

PLEASE DO NOT USE THEIR CARPARK 

EVEN IF THERE APPEAR TO BE PLENTY OF  SPACES

(They own/rent the entire building)

NIBU are running two online tournaments
Thursday at 7pm ( no robot pairs ) - vNIBU128 

Sunday at 7pm - vNIBU128

The entry fee will be $2 per person 

Click on  “Competitive” then on “All tournaments” and search for vNIBU to locate tournament.

Results of the NIBU Tournaments can be viewed in the Results Calendar NIBU website

Members and Visitors are reminded of the following rule:

At ALL Club sessions, prior to the playing of the first board, the tossing of a coin or drawing of lots will determine the NS & EW seating positions if one pair requests it.  Tournament Directors, players who for health reasons prefer to sit or move and those who can’t use the electronic scorers are exempt from this rule and get their choice. 

Is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity.

Company Registration No: NI 615888.  Charity Registration No: NIC101823.

Address and Registered Office: Harbour View Unit A1, Sydenham Business Park, 20 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE.

The Club is affiliated to the Northern Ireland Bridge Union.