| Monday Online Pairs - Exciting News |
The Club committee has explored the possibility of combining our on-line play on Monday evenings with other clubs, and following a successful trial we are delighted to be joining forces with Swindon Bridge Club. Apart from increasing the number of tables, which were getting quite low, there are a number of other benefits. The most significant one would be that we can employ an EBU director, thus freeing up our club members who, up until now, have not been able to play.
The face-to-face sessions at Clare are unaffected and continue as normal.
Registering to play
If you haven't previously played online with Clare, please register using this form.
Registering for a session
This is a change from Clare practice: it will NOT be possible to join on the day. Instead you MUST register in advance every week, before 6pm on the preceding Sunday (ideally the preceding Saturday).
You do this on the Swindon Bridge Club website (click here): scroll down to find the event and enter your name and BBO ID, and your partner's name and BBO ID.
Joining the session
Log in to BBO as usual, and search for "Swindon" under "Competitive" / "All Tournaments".
It's as easy as that!
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| Teams Challenge - Tyler Hill Bridge Club |
Last November we were challenged to a teams match by Tyler Hill Bridge Club. Our 32 intrepid players were narrowly defeated, and we have now been challenged to a rematch. This will take place online (BBO) on the evening of Wed October 25th. Time TBC, duration 2-3 hours.
Are you interested in playing to experience the different challenge of teams (and defending the honour of Clare Bridge Club)?
- if you played last time, please liaise with you team and let me know
- if you would like to play this time, please let me know
John Symons: send email
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| Andrew Robson Elite Masterclass 2nd November 2023 |
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We are delighted to announce that Andrew Robson will be giving a Masterclass for advanced players on Thursday 2nd November 2023, 2 pm - 6 pm in Assington Village Hall, CO10 5LW. Please arrive by 1:45 for a 2 pm start.
He will be covering the following topics:
- Using Fourth Suit Forcing
- The Quick Defence
- Hand Evaluation
The price is £40 per head, £35 for existing members of Clare Bridge Club. Further information is in the flyer here.
To enter, please complete the application form and pay by BACS (preferred) or by cheque. These events are always very popular, so don't delay!
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| EBU Picture Competition |
The EBU are looking for new and exciting images to promote the wonderful game of bridge. Can you produce a photograph, painting or drawing that conveys the fun, drama and excitement of the game of bridge? Provide a winning picture and you can win not only honour and prestige but also some cash towards your next camera lens, smartphone, or bridge congress!
Follow this link to read further details and how to enter.
What you can win:
Top prize £300
Second prize £150
Third prize £50
The deadline for submissions is March 31st 2024.
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| Relaxed Pairs at Lavenham |
 Not only winners, but providers of a wonderful tea. Thank you Dorothy and Paul.
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| 40th Anniversary Celebration |
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Good fizz - good food - good fun!
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| Enjoy your bridge three ways! |
Clare Bridge Club runs 3 sessions every week
On Monday evenings you can play face-to-face at the Old School Hall in Clare, at 7:00 for 7:15
or online on BBO: please log in by 6:45 - play starts at 7:00
To join us in person at Clare just turn up! You can be sure of a warm welcome
To play online please register by clicking on the "Register for Clare Online" button at the top right
On Friday afternoons you can play "Gentle Duplicate" at Lavenham Village Hall
at 1:45 (please be prompt!) for a 2pm start, finishing by 5pm
These relaxed bridge sessions are an opportunity for players who have never experienced duplicate bridge or for club members who would like to play face-to-face in a relaxed environment.
You are most welcome to come either with or without a partner.
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| Announcing and alerting |
The EBU announcing and alerting rules have been amended. Click here to see the EBU ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’ which describes all the announcing and alerting rules including the changes.
The first group of changes expands what to do over a transfer.
| Opener |
Responder |
Action |
| INT |
2S |
- If natural you do nothing
- If transfer to clubs ANNOUNCE ‘clubs’
- If another meaning, including showing both minors, ALERT
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| 1NT |
2NT |
- If natural you do nothing
- If transfer to diamonds ANNOUNCE ‘diamonds’
- If another meaning ALERT
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The second group of changes adds responses to one of a suit.
- If your suit responses to one of a suit are natural you do nothing.
- If your responses to one of a suit has another meaning, such as another suit or denies a four card major, you ‘alert’ or ‘announce’ as shown in the ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’
- If your 1NT response to one of a suit is the normal one showing up to 10 points you do nothing.
- If your 1NT response to one of a suit is different, such as more than 10 points or is forcing, you ‘alert’ or ‘announce’ as shown in the ‘Announcing and Alerting Summary’
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| Cut and Paste on BBO |
The link in the 'Playing Bridge at Clare' document to help on cut and paste on BBO is not working.
♠ ♠ You can access the help here.♠ ♠
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OLD NEWS ITEMS CAN BE READ BY CLICKING ON CLUB NEWS ARCHIVE ON THE LEFT
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