September 2023

Alan Williams, who has died after a long illness, was a gifted computer scientist, manager, player and administrator in both the chess and bridge worlds. He was General Manager of the English Bridge Union between 1994 and 1997. He was made a life vice-president of the Bristol & District Chess League in 1994, having previously served terms as Vice-President, President, Treasurer and General Secretary. 

This week's blog comes from Tony Watson, Chair of Olicana BC, where the club have recently celebrated their Diamond Jubilee. Full details on the EBU Blog

This week's blog comes from Tony Watson, Chair of Olicana BC, where the club have recently celebrated their Diamond Jubilee:

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"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. 

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: 1974 and 1975
Gold Cup winner: 1958

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Below is your monthly update from the EBU. Please note there are a lot of important topics covered this month. All previous updates are available on the EBU Updates page.

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Represented England in Camrose match v. Wales. Represented England v. France 1952; London v. Paris 1965. Winner Gold Cup 1959, Hubert Phillips Bowl 1952, Crockfords Cup 1958 and 1961, Tollemache Cup 1954-5, Pachabo Cup 1948.

Author of Duplicate Bridge Movements.