June 2022

Eton College Presented with the Inaugural Lords Trophy

On Wednesday the 29th of June, Eton College, winners of the Inter-schools League, were presented with the new Lords Trophy during a visit to the House of Lords. Following on the Schools Cup...

2022 European Team Championships

The 55th European Team Championships, which started on 12th June in Madeira, Portugal, finished yesterday 22nd June. England had representation from four teams in the competition: Open ( picture)...

The Floriade and Bridge

County Chairs Meeting

The video from the recent County Chairs meeting is now available to view on the EBU YouTube channel. The minutes from the meeting, including the presentations are also available: County Chairs...

Entries Extended for 2022/23 Gerard Faulkner Salver

Applications for the 2022/23 Gerard Faulkner Salver have been extended until Monday 27th June, so there is still chance to enter. The popular Seniors Knockout Teams event was first introduced in...

Surrey and Mayfield Bridge Club win Garden Cities

Congratulations to Mayfield Bridge Club (Surrey) for winning the 2022 Garden Cities Trophy for club teams of eight. They finished 12 VPs ahead of second-placed Torquay Bridge Club (Devon)...

Ian Payn joins EBL Executive

At the elections of the European Bridge League on June 18, EBU Chair Ian Payn was voted on to its Executive Committee. EBL President Jan Kamras is standing down to become President of the World...

Maureen Hiron (1942-2022)

Maureen Hiron has died. As well as being the widow of Alan Hiron, Maureen was a well-known bridge player in her own right, and succeeded Alan as bridge correspondent for the Independent. Long...

WISH YOU WERE HERE?!!!!! NO.4

59 days to go…some hidden gems and places to visit + a short lesson in how to save money!

From the Chair

The European Championships are underway – four English teams have flown to Madeira to compete in the Open, Womens, Mixed and Seniors events. We wish them all the best of luck. I’ve been to...