| Manchester GP Swiss Pairs 1st March 2025 |
The Manchester Green Point Swiss Pairs was held at Altrincham on Saturday 1st March. 34 pairs entered. With one round to go there were six or seven pairs who could win overall if they won their last match well. Well done to Michael Fay and Sue Woodcock who triumphed just ahead of David Sarabowski and Andy Brocklehurst with Alan Mould and Rodney Lighton third. The event was ably run by Stuart Davies. Full results on Manchester Site
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| EBU Corwen Trophy 2025 - LCBA Qualifier |
EBU Corwen Trophy Qualifier 7pm Thursday 27 March on BBO
(NB the Corwen is on REALBRIDGE, May 31 & June 1 2025)
The county will be holding a qualifying session to represent Lancashire in the EBU’s prestigious Corwen Trophy on BBO at 7pm Thursday 27 March. If you want to represent Lancashire or just fancy a strong game of duplicate bridge on that evening, you will find full details by clicking anywhere on this news item.
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| Adam Hickman Seminar |
The Friendly Online Bridge Club have organised an online seminar which is being delivered by former England Junior international Adam Hickman on Sunday 23rd March. Full information can be found at HERE and any LCBA member is entitled to the discounted price of £15. The topic of the seminar is "Simple Lebensohl" and while it is aimed at Improver players, it is open to anyone who feels they may benefit.
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| LCBA Club Teams of 8 16th February 2025 |
The inter club teams of eight competition was held on Sunday 16th February at Bolton Bridge Club. Seven teams took part with the winners Southport followed by Bolton A. Southport will represent Lancashire in the Regional Teams of 8 Final on 10th May 2025. See full details in results section.
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| Stuart N Clarke |
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the passing away of Stuart Clarke on Monday 10 February 2025 morning after a long illness. He was an expert player with a wonderful friendly manner and regularly played at Southport Bridge Club and also played for Lancashire in many County matches over the years.
Stuart was an Honorary Fellow at Birmingham University. He co-founded the Virginia Woolf Society of Great Britain in 1998 and served as editor of the Virginia Woolf Bulletin for 23 years before stepping down in 2022. His work as a distinguished textual editor includes many book volumes.
He will be sorely missed. Further details to follow.
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| Chester Congress 25/26 January 2025 |
This popular event took place at Deva Bridge Club on 25th-26th January. In the pairs on Saturday 28 pairs played with a qualifier and a 14 pair final. Jackie Pye and John Holland finished 2nd in the final, followed by Bob Loveridge and Nick Sutcliffe. The multiple teams event had 10 teams entering on the Sunday. It was won by Alan Mould, John Hassett, John Holland and Jackie Pye. Second were Bob Loveridge, Nick Sutcliffe, Andrew Lum & David Costich.
Thanks to David Smith and Deva members for organising and to James Vickers for directing.
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| LCBA Teams of 4 16th March 2025 |
The LCBA Teams of 4 will be held as a one day event this year at Bolton Bridge Club on Sunday 16th March 2025 at Bolton Bridge Club starting at 11am.The event is a qualifier for the EBU's Pachabo Cup competition. There will be two sessions with a refreshment break (bring your own food). Entries can be made here (£50 per team).
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| LOTL 1st Season 2025 Fixtures |
The fixtures for LOTL 1st Season of 2025 are now available via the links below.
There are two divisions. Fixtures are scheduled to start from 16th January 2025.
DIV1 DIV2
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| DRAFT 2025 COMPETITIONS CALENDAR |
LCBA 2025 DRAFT COMPETITIONS CALENDAR
PLEASE CLICK HERE
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