Portland Pairs

Various Venues, 24th March 2019

A two session Mixed Pairs event held at various venues on Sunday 24th March 2019. The event will be match pointed over the entire field via the internet. The starting times at all venues will be 12.00pm and 2 sessions of 24 boards will be played with a break between sessions.

The second session will start at approximately 4.00pm, but this can be varied by up to half an hour either way to take account of local circumstances.

Holders 2018

Jon Thoresen & Helen Erichsen

Timetable


Day	Times	Description
24th March 2019	12.00pm	Session 1
	4.00pm*	Session 2

*Approx start time

Entry Fees


£32 per player

We should be able to take entries for all venues up to 22nd March

Master Points

Green Points are awarded throughout, both for session results and for final ranking. Session awards go to the top 1/4 of the overall field based on the session scores alone. In addition ranking points go to the top 1/2 of the overall field based on the two-session total score. Session awards and final ranking awards are cumulative.

Agreements

Level 4 agreements are permitted.

2019 Venues

Details for the 2019 venues will be posted here when known.

2018 Venues

For all venues entries are made to the EBU; enter online via the Members area or you may contact Nick or Dawn on 01296 317 203/219 or by clicking on their names to email them.

A heat in Brighton was listed in error in the February issue of English Bridge

We are sorry, but the heat at Christchurch Bridge Club and Darlington has been cancelled

Billericay	First Class Bridge Academy, CM11 2UD
~~Bournemouth~~	~~Christchurch Bridge Club, BH7 6JD~~ Cancelled
Brierfield	Brierfield Bridge Club, BB9 5PT
Bristol	Bristol Bridge Club, BS8 4QQ
Burnham	South Bucks Bridge Centre, SL1 8DF
~~Darlington~~	~~St. George's Bridge Centre, DL3 0RW~~ Cancelled
Exeter	Exeter Bridge Club, Gypsy Hill Hotel, EX1 3RN
London	Young Chelsea Bridge Club, W12 8HA
Peterborough	Peterborough Bridge Club, PE1 2PE
Richmond	Richmond Bridge Club, TW1 2PG
Sheffield	Sheffield Bridge Club, S7 1NA
Solihull	West Midlands Bridge Club, B91 3EP
Tunbridge Wells	Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club, TN1 1DL
Welwyn Garden City	Welwyn Garden City Bridge Club, AL8 6XE (see below for parking information)

Parking information at WGCBC: There are parking charges at Gosling Sports Park but visitors to the Bridge Club are exempt. All participants must enter their name and vehicle registration number on the sheet available on arrival at the bridge club. Alternatively, you can register your car in advance by sending the registration plate details to davidwren2000@yahoo.co.uk

A map showing the location of all venues can be seen here

2018 Catering Arrangements

More will be added when their information is confirmed

Billericay - Free tea/coffee and biscuits are available at the club. Hot food is sold at the café beneath the club until 4pm.

Bournemouth, Christchurch Bridge Club - A range of meals and snacks will be available as well as a licensed bar. Only food and drink bought on the premises is allowed.

Brierfield Bridge Club - Hot and cold drinks available but not food – players are welcome to bring their own.

Bristol - a plated tea to include sandwich with garnish, savoury, sweet, and tea or coffee, is available to pre-order at a cost of £6.00. You must contact sue.ohara@btinternet.com in advance to do this.

Burnham, South Bucks Bridge Centre - a selection of jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches and soups will be available to order on arrival. Please arrive sufficiently early to order them before the start of play.

Darlington, St George's Bridge Centre - Hot and cold drinks (including a licensed bar) are available.

Exeter - Tea, coffee, soft drinks and licensed bar available. Soup and sandwich menu available in the break. Please do not bring your own food/drink to consume on the premises

Peterborough Bridge Club - Tea, coffee and soft drinks available. Players are welcome to bring their own food, or there are a number of fast food outlets within half a mile of the club.

Richmond - A selection of sandwiches, salads and jacket potatoes available to be pre-ordered on the day for collection in the break.

Sheffield Bridge Club - only hot and cold drinks and biscuits available.

Solihull, West Midlands Bridge Club - A range of cold sandwiches and snacks will be available as well as a licensed bar. Only food and drink purchased on the premises may be consumed on the premises (dietary requirements can be accommodated, please call 0121 704 9633 and speak to Jayne).

Tunbridge Wells - A licensed bar is available where drinks (including teas and coffees) and small items of confectionery can be purchased. There are a considerable number of restaurants, cafes and coffee bars within easy reach of the club premises.

Welwyn Garden City - The club provides free tea, coffee, water and biscuits. Food may be available in the café behind the main Reception to the other building but that is somewhat hit and miss - it is suggested that participants make their own arrangements.

Parking information: There are parking charges at Gosling Sports Park but visitors to the Bridge Club are exempt. All participants must enter their name and vehicle registration number on the sheet available on arrival at the bridge club. Alternatively, you can register your car in advance by sending the registration plate details to davidwren2000@yahoo.co.uk

Previous Results

2018 results
2017 results
2016 results
2015 results
2014 results
2013 results
2012 results
2011 results
2010 results
2009 results
2008 results
2007 results
2006 results

Portland Pairs - a history

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