On Wednesday 28th June, Eton College, winners of the Inter-schools online league, were presented with the Lords Trophy during a visit to the House of Lords.
During the trip, the Eton team played a game of bridge with the House of Lords team, consisting of Tessa, Baroness Blackstone, Malcolm, Earl of Caithness, Archie, Lord Hamilton and Ruth, Lady Henig, the boys winning by 40 IMPs. At one board NS bid and made 2H, whilst an optimistic (but lucky) EW bid and made 5D.
The Lords provided a tour, tea, and a 20 board match with the added excitement of having to leave the table to vote 3 times on the immigration bill during the afternoon.
Season 3 of the ISL will start in September and new teams of 4 are very welcome. If you run a bridge club in a school or know someone who does so and you want to enter next year’s Inter-schools league, please contact Joan Bennett (joan@ebedcio.org.uk).
July 5, 2023