March 2024

For the fifth day of the EBU Spring Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks about visiting the caves of Drach and the winners of the Open and IMPs Pairs:

For the fourth day of the EBU Spring Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks about the lovely trip around the north of the Island:

For the third day of the EBU Spring Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks about the lovely trip to local areas of interest in Majorca:

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For the second day of the EBU Spring Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks through an exciting hand:

The EBU Spring Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, started yesterday (4th March) in Cala Ratjada, Majorca. Tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks through the first day:

Ken was the editor of English Bridge magazine from 1992 until 2002.

Ken was a devotee of the game of bridge, teaching it for many years, and playing the game until the end of his life as a member of both Honiton and Exeter Bridge Clubs - still winning tournaments in his final months. Prior to becoming editor of English Bridge, he was a successful journalist for various newspapers in Liverpool, Edinburgh and London, including the Liverpool Echo, the Scottish Daily Mail, the Daily Herald and The Sun.

We are sorry to report the death of Phil Lloyd at the age of 67. Phil was General Manager of the EBU and Company Secretary from 1998 to 2001. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

Barrie Partridge, "senior kibitzer" on Bridge Club Live (BCL) writes:

In BCL, he played, as Hotspur, nearly 40,000 boards in the 16 years of which he was a member. His regular partner was Sue Maxwell (Smaxi) to whom condolences as well as to Phil's family.