Edward Bruce Parker

"Teddy" as he was known to his countless friends died in hospital on August 26, aged 55, after a brief illness. I first met him in the early thirties on the golf course and his enthusiasm for the new game of Contract Bridge soon had me partnering him at Duplicate and taking up the game.

The Yorkshire organization had just been started by George Nelson, and in the first "Roses" match arranged "Teddy" partnered "George." Lancashire were without organization and although living in Yorkshire, Parker formed the, N.W.C.B.A. and became its first chairman. 

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Derek Rimington

Derek Rimington played for both Surrey and Kent. He played 9 Camrose matches between 1955 and 1977. He was non-playing captain of the successful Women's Team in the Venice Cup in 1981.

Major International Selections:

Camrose: 1955, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1974 and 1977

Crockfords winners: 1976
Hubert Phillips Bowl winner: 1980 and 1982
Pachabo winner: 1961
Spring Foursomes (Provost Cup) winner: 1964 and 1965
Gold Cup winner: 1958

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