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Social Event @ Harrogate Bridge Club
Sunday September 8th
National Handicap Pairs
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We would love for you to join us for a Social Event on Sunday September 8th. We are running a National Pairs event, scored on a Handicap basis, as part of the Festival Of Bridge, playing bridge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
We shall start at 11am, have a break for a light lunch with wine or soft drinks at about 1.30pm, then play another session in the afternoon finishing at about 4.30pm.
The handicaps are based on NGS grades and are automatically administered by the EBU when we submit the results. Last year an inexperienced pair won nationally because of the Handicap system, so people of every level are encouraged to enter.
The entry fee is £20 of which £5 goes to the Charity and another £3 (most of which also goes to the charity) is sent to the EBU.
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To join us on September 8th you will need to book in advance - BOOK HERE
We look forward to seeing lots of you for what promises to be a sociable and enjoyable event!
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| Festival of Bridge 2024 |
The English Bridge Union in partnership with Cancer Research UK
During the week beginning September 9th 2024 clubs, counties and players will join together to put on events which in addition to being great fun for players will raise the profile of the game of bridge in the community and demonstrate that bridge can play a part in raising funds for one of the UK's most important charities.
The YCBA programme of local events combines a day or afternoon of bridge with bowls, golf and a cruise from Skipton. For more events and details: click here.
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| Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave |
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** New **
Lessons for Autumn 2024
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Beginners
Mondays 10:00am
Starting 30th September
No prior bridge knowledge is needed but email Rob with any questions
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Improvers
Thursdays 10:00am
Starting 3rd October
This will run again for those who want more lessons in all aspects of bridge, bidding and play issues that come up in general sessions that students are already playing in.
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If you aren't sure which session is right for you, come along to both sessions for the first week!
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk. Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!
An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob. Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.
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| Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 4th August 2024 click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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| Welcome |
We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. We run seven pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.
For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.
Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
Visiting pairs are always made welcome.
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| Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
* Denotes first time promotion
| Margaret Homer |
District Master |
| Anne Upex |
District Master |
| Richard Leake* |
Local Master |
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| 9 Aug 2024 |
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| Andrew Robson's Yorkshire Tour |
Friday 27th September
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We are very excited to announce that as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 27th September. We have arranged for him to present a full day of tuition and play at Oakdale Golf Club. Andrew is an expert at ensuring that those of all playing standards are accommodated in the tutorials so please come along. You do not need a partner to attend. We are expecting demand to be high so book early to avoid disappointment.
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For the full details, including seminars at York and Wetherby, and to book click here.
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| Bridge Club Sessions |
Schedule
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Afternoon |
Evening |
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10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 30th September 2024
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
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Tuesday
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1.00pm Duplicate |
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| Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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| Thursday |
10.00am Lessons - Improvers
from 3rd October 2024
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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Suspended
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| EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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| Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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| Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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