| Jim Bugden |
It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that Jim Bugden passd away on the 28th July after a long period of poor health.
He had been a member of the Patcham Bridge Club for many years and served on the committee as the Treasurer of the club.
As a bridge player, he was one of the most polite and helpful players anybody could wish to meet and will always be remembered for his friendly and polite approach to the game.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to his widow Sally and all his family at this very sad time.
Jim's funeral will take place 1st of September at 1:30 pm at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Hazlegrove Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3PQ
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| Worthing Golf Club Away Day - Tuesday 30th September 2025 |
TEA + COFFEE from 9.30 BRIDGE STARTS 10.00
Second BRIDGE Session at 14:00
Why not come and join us for our third and final away day of 2025 at Worthing Golf Club for a two course lunch, tea and coffee and a day of bridge on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
We are limiting to 40 members maximum. Morning and afternoon sessions of twenty boards.
If you want to join us then the best way is to use our online form here! (Or if you have difficulty with that then email the club or speak to Milli or John at the club).
You will not be asked to pay when you register your interest.
Cut-off date to register your interest is Sunday September 14th.
If we have more potential players than seats, then places will be allocated based on the combined number of sessions played by the partnership at the club since the start of the year. If you are selected then you will be asked for the money. Cut-off date for payment is Sunday September 21st.
£30 per member - the club is subsidising this event (so we are limiting entry to regular players only please).
Mains:
- Braised Beef with Sautéed Leeks and Diane Sauce
- Herb Crusted Salmon Filet with Lemon and Caper Sauce
- Vegetarian Option - Feta Roast Pepper stuffed Aubergine with Basil and Garlic Crust
Desserts:
- Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Ice Cream
- Apple, Pear and Walnut Crumble Tart
- Cheese and Biscuits
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| Membership Renewals are due 1st June 2025 |
The Club's new membership year commences on the 1st June 2025.
The annual membership fee of £5 covers both face to face games at the Centre and virtual events on BBO.
Our Membership Secretary, Annie Simmons, will be collecting membership fees at the Club in the near future.
If you want to pay by bank transfer you can send £5 to Patcham Community Association's bank account (NOT to the Bridge Club's account please!). Please use your name as the reference :-
The Patcham Community Association's bank account details:-
Patcham Community Association
Sort 30-99-50
A/C 39809068
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| New 2025 Parking Permits available from 1st May |
We are pleased to advise you that the car park is solely for visitors to the Community Centre or the Library.
To park there you will either need a Membership Permit or a Visitors Permit displayed in the parked car.
The new 2025 red parking permits are available to collect at any bridge session from 1st May 2025. Also day permits can be obtained for visitors. The old green parking permits are valid until 1st July 2025 so no need to panic.
Failure to display a valid permit or not parking tidily in a designated space risks a £100 fine.
Parking will remain on a first arrival basis.
Detailed Parking Rules are in the Documents section in the lefthand menu of the website or click here Patcham Community Centre parking rules.pdf
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| 2025 Table Money Increase |
Your committee has decided that after many years without increase during a period of significant inflation that now is the time to raise the table money.
Having made a loss in the last finacial year demonstrates that building a cushion against possible future unexpected cost increases is a good idea.
So from the 1st May 2025:-
A book of ten playing vouchers will be £25
A member paying cash will be £3
A guest paying cash will be £5
Monday's BBO game will remain the same at $3 BBO
We hope you all agree this is still excellent value for money.
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| Find a Partner Virtual Pinboard |
 We know lots of you are looking for a regular or occasional partners. We also know that the facility in the Calendar pages is not the most “user friendly” thing in the world.
So, we are re-launching the “Find a Partner Pinboard” facility. We think that using the virtual pinboard will be easier for everyone. It has been available before but it was mixed up with the Contact Us form. Now it has its own menu link. You don’t need to login to the website to add a Pinboard request.
We are going to let the two methods run in parallel for a while so if you are looking for a partner, please check both the Pinboard (in the left hand menu) and the Calendar in the right hand column. Or add your own requests of course!
If you need assistance with the process contact patchambridgeclub@gmail.com
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