Happy Bank Holiday
Bridge at the Lindum this evening!
At the request of some of our members, we are running our usual "Bridge at the Lindum on a Monday night" this evening. This is not something that we normally do on a Bank Holiday. Please feel free to come and join us!
EBED Trustees
EBED, the charity with responsibility for developing the game, is looking for new Trustees. You can find more details about what they are looking for in the role description below, but the key attributes are to be enthusiastic about Bridge and willing to commit some time.
Apply via the simple application form below and please don't be reticent: EBED is keen to add new skills and knowledge to its Board of Trustees. In return they are confident that you will find the role both stimulating and rewarding.
Please send your completed applications or any queries about the role to ian.sidgwick@ebedcio.org.uk.
Speeding up play on a Wednesday afternoon
Over the next few weeks, we are going to have a bit of a focus on how we can speed up play on a Wednesday afternoon. This will mean looking in turn at all of the different aspects of what goes on in a duplicate session - including the type of movement we choose, the way that Directors keep things moving and what every one of us can do to help. As always, we are keen to hear your ideas on this subject - so please let us know.
Awards Ceremony on Monday 8th September
There are just two weeks to go now to our Awards Ceremony. It is taking place at 6.20 pm on Monday the 8th of September, prior to our usual duplicate session. In it, we will be presenting several trophies that were won in our internal competitions during 2024. These include three new ones: the George Foord Cup for the most improved NGS; the Elaine Proctor Cup for outstanding individual performance; and the Norman Rossiter Cup for the kindest partner. We will also be awarding Honorary Life Membership to one very special person. We are hoping that as many of you as possible will be there to celebrate the achievements of our members.
At the table: the Directors' Cut
This week, a reminder to be wary of pausing for a long time during the bidding and then passing - as it can make things difficult for your partner if he or she wishes to bid. This is because you may have, albeit unwittingly, given your partner unauthorised information about your hand; at the very least, you have indicated that you do have something to think about. If your opponents call the Director, in order to reserve their rights (which they are perfectly at liberty to do), your partner may have to prove that her bid was justified. Otherwise, some sort of penalty could be awarded.
Last week at the club
There were four and a half tables at the Lindum on Monday night. Well done to Mike & Cos who finished top with 61.9%, and to Tina & Jon who came second with 59.5%.
At Bridge School on Tuesday, everyone learned about Transfers and practised using them by playing a number of pre-dealt hands.
There were eight and a half tables at the Lindum on Wednesday afternoon. Congratulations to Andrew & Alison who finished top with 64.0%, and to Cos & Shirley who came second with 59.4%.
This week‘s calendar
Monday 25th August: normal duplicate session at the Lindum; please be seated by 6.20 pm, ready to start play at 6.30 pm.
Tuesday 26th August: Bridge School in Saxilby at 4.15 pm; this week, everyone will be learning about using Stayman when you have certain weak hands.
Wednesday 27th August: normal duplicate session at the Lindum; please be seated by 1.05 pm, ready to start play at 1.15 pm.
Thursday 28th August: Bridge Practice online at 6.30 pm (please let Tina know by at least the day before if you will be able to join us).
Forthcoming county events
EBU National Handicap Pairs - 7th September
Knock-Out Teams (September 2025 - May 2026)
Team Leagues (September 2025 to May 2026)
Please see the Lincolnshire Contract Bridge Association website for more details.
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