Many of you will remember Audrey who played at Bassingham for many years. A few years ago she took the decision to stop coming out in the evenings but her love of Bridge continues. Many of us visit her in her home where she plies us with cake and enjoys a fairly competitive bridge session. Recently Audrey celebrated her 99th birthday and a few of us joined her to help commemerate this fantastic milestone. Happy Birthday Audrey and we are all looking forward to celebrating your next birthday.

Wednesday 10th September from 7 to 9 pm

Wednesday night Bridge will close for a summer break during August and the first week of September.

A new course begins for those who wish to learn bridge on Wednesday 10th September.  Wednesday 10th September will be a taster session and free to see if it is something that interests you.  It then costs £40 for a 10 week course led by Nigel and Pat Haslam

The Improvers course also begins on Wednesday 10th September and will be led by Pat Lucas and assisted by Fred Myers.

Bassingham Bridge Club aims to provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which members and guests may enjoy their bridge play.  We are a cheerful group keen to attract players of all levels and have a no pressure philosophy to encourage beginners.

All we ask is that members and guests accept and promote the Club ethos, i.e.  treat each other with tolerance, respect and above all remember the game of bridge is only a game of cards and whilst we all do our best to win we should:-

Never take the game, or ourselves, too seriously!

Members were welcomed with a large glass of Pimms generously provided by Fred Myers on the occasion of his birthday.  Everyone arrived in bright outfits but the winner of the loudest shirt was Fred Myers.  The brightest outfit went to Pat Lucas. Dave Williams and Pat Lucas directed the 2 sections needed due to the evenings popularity Thanks to all who made the evening so successful from baking the shortbread biscuits to Debbie Burton providing the strawberries and, of course Sue Milner who put everything together.  A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

All the Competitions for the season 24/25 have now been decided.

The Pairs Championship was won by Dave and Sally Williams with Pat and Derek in 2nd place. Dave and Sally also achieved the highest average over the season with Pat and Derek in second place.

The Roy Hughes Ascendancy Trophy for the person who has increased their average the most over the season was won by Janine Lake, just ahead of Tom Jolliffe.

The Handicap Pairs was won by Nigel and Pat Haslam.

The Individual Championship was taken by Pat Lucas and the Slam Trophy went to Derek Crumpton.

 Congratulations to Team Wallace (Julia, Helen, Charles and Fiona) who beat Team Milner to take the League Title.

The Knock out Trophy final was contested on March 28th and the winners were Andy, Derrick, Suzanne and Margaret who beat Barry, Lesley, Fred and Jayne by 44 IMPS to 22.

Thank you to all the people who have supported our competitions this year.

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Background

In August 1999 Roy Hughes began bridge tuition sessions in the Heritage Room at Bassingham Village, Lincolnshire.  Basing his instruction on the the “Bridge for All” manuals (a system which teaches the Standard English System of bridge) he encouraged players to adopt a relaxed attitude to the game thus encouraging a friendly atmosphere for a group of mixed abilities.

In April 2000 the small group of students led by Roy formed the present Club which today has approximately 120 members and a home now at The Hammond Hall, Bassingham.  The Club's success is in no small measure due to a comfortable atmosphere unlike that found in some Clubs where strict adherence to codes is expected and there may be pressure to play faster than the less accomplished might wish.  Again, in accordance with club ethos players are encouraged to make every effort between themselves to amicably resolve misunderstandings in bidding or play.  A Director is always available to provide helpful advice in accordance with our 'Ethics and Laws' (see sub-heading under menu item 'Club Information').

Fees

Joining fee of £5 (but no annual fee thereafter) and a table fee of £2 (£3 for visitors) which includes a cup of tea or coffee.  

Programme

Each week on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening there are sessions for informal tuition and practice  which beginners and improvers may find particularly helpful.  On Thursday evenings we have a more formal session (though still friendly and relaxed) when Club members taking part may have their scores recorded towards winning trophies in the various Club competitions (Individual, Pairs, etc.).

Improvers thinking to join Thursday evening sessions should note that whenever there is a 5th Thursday in a month the session will be played in a particulary relaxed manner so that Thursday regular players can offer encouragement and help improvers adjust to the higher standard of play.

Many of the Club competition matches are played socially at members'  homes.

A Dinner is held each year when Club trophies are presented.