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Oliver Cowan has been running online games for the past 18 months, but has really missed F2F bridge. With this in mind, he has put together an exciting congress weekend, to be held at the start of January.
Bridge players and best friends, Catherine Harris and Jocelyn Startz, have launched a podcast talking about all things bridge. Each week they interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game.
Two and fifty cards
Were placed into a pack
Half of them were red
And half of them were black
Sometimes it’s nice to keep the arguments away from the club and enjoy a Bridge Tournament at home where you can discuss your foibles in private.
We’d recommend an easy meal – perhaps a casserole or pasta bake –with plenty of wine.
After a break during Lockdown Café Bridge is back!
On 7th October, those near Guildford, Surrey can support The Fountain Centre.
Café Bridge brings social and competitive Bridge players together to help raise money for good causes.
The West of England Congress takes place Face to Face in Weston Super Mare 8th to 10th October 2021. Congress Details can be found by clicking HERE.
This lovely part of England is a terrific excuse for a short break and some quality Bridge.
Nineteen enthusiastic children signed up to the Bridge Holiday Club at Mid-Essex Bridge Club located in Barleylands Farm near Billericay in Essex. It ran every Thursday through the 2021 Summer holidays.
If you want to understand the appeal of bridge you only have to look at the notable names who are advocates of the compellingly addictive card game. Legendary heartthrob and bridge aficionado Omar Sharif, for example, was famous for declaring: “Acting is my profession; bridge is my passion”.
by Chelmsford Bridge Club
Founded in 1952, Chelmsford Bridge Club faced potential collapse in March 2020 in the face of the pandemic. Chairman, Valdie Poter, faced a dilemma: Should Chelmsford Bridge Club close its doors as six other Chelmsford based Bridge clubs had done or re-invent itself and embrace the challenge that the COVID pandemic presented.
