Blog posts
Welcome
Welcome to the EBU Blog. This blog is for stories from local clubs and counties. If you would like to publish your story here, please email sam@ebu.co.uk.
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Three Weeks Until the Summer Meeting!

Eastbourne Summer Meeting is just over 3 weeks away. We will be issuing a series of blogs by our Town Resident, Ros Wolfarth, to remind you of the what's, how's, and where's you need to know about during your stay in Eastbourne.
Today's Blog No 1 is on the practical i.e. the essential things to book.
The Fall and Rise of Taunton Bridge Club

Kate Pilkington, Chair of Taunton Bridge Club has written about how the club has overcome a tumultuous few years since Covid and is now beginning to thrive once again:
Bagworth Whistlestop Charity Swiss Teams for Cancer Research UK
- Read more about Bagworth Whistlestop Charity Swiss Teams for Cancer Research UK
- English Bridge Union's Blog
Bagworth Whistlestop Bridge Group is a fairly new club that was established in 2018. While they are not currently affiliated to the EBU, they are a successful and growing club with a very active membership.
Bridge competition in North East for Cancer Research UK
North East Bridge Association held their Summer Pairs competition recently (9th June) at Hexham Bridge Club. The annual competition is open to bridge clubs across the North East of England, and this year it was also part of the Bridge - It's a Big Deal! festival in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Aylesbury Clubs and Games Exhibition
On Saturday 1st June Aylesbury Aces Bridge Club had a stand at the inaugural Aylesbury Clubs and Games Exhibition in the main Aylesbury Shopping Centre.
Afternoon Bridge Club, Norfolk
Phil Collier from Afternoon Bridge Club in Norfolk sent us the below amusing little story which emerged when playing in the Club Pairs on 22nd May:
On Board 7, partner opened 1 Heart which was passed out. Then follows a crunch decision, should I make a quick cuppa or watch partner in action?
Moseley Bridge Club - Sylvia, 100 years old
Congratulations to Sylvia who recently celebrated a milestone birthday at Moseley Bridge Club. Sylvia, who turned 100 years old in May was joined by fellow bridge players to mark the momentous occasion.
“Barbie” themed bridge afternoon
Thank you to Patricia Tooze and friends from Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme Bridge Club who recently raised money for Cancer Research UK as part of the Bridge - It's a Big Deal! Festival of bridge.
Tudor Bridge Club - Here's to the next 40 years?
In 2024 Tudor Bridge Club, in Chipping Sodbury, is celebrating its 40th birthday. To mark this auspicious event the club hosted a celebratory weekend away for its members in March.