We are sorry to report that Peter Randell, a member of this club for several years, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on 30 August. We send our condolences to Margaret and his family.
Peter is to be buried at Arnos Vale cemetery at 12.00 on 22 September. Members are requested to think of him at that time.There are no flowers, but anyone wishing to make a donation instead can send it to the heart foundation via the funeral directors:Thomas Davis57 Sandy Park RoadBrislington BS4 3PQTel. 0117 9663268
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We are saddened to report that Alan Williams, the previous Chairman of this club, passed away (from cancer) on 29 July 2020. The EBU have published a short obituary on page 70 of the September 2020 online issue of English Bridge.
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The annual friendly match between Avon and Gloucestershire will take place on Sunday 23rd August and will be online (Bridgebase Online).There will be 3 teams (A, B and C) of 4 pairs in each playing 32 boards (a set of 8 boards against each opposition pair in your team).The A team will be county league 1 and 2 players. The B team is for club players and the C team for newcomers.Scoring will be Swiss Pairs and will use cross-imps and there will be an overall ranking list for all 24 pairs.Please would...
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The West of England Bridge Club, although currently closed during the pandemic, is relocating from July 2020. On 1 July committee members removed our equipment from Golden Hill. Some items (small tables, whiteboard) have already been taken to the RAFA club. Others are being stored in our garages until we can move in properly to our new home, which has just been redecorated. We will get new card tables and chairs in due course. It is difficult to show the new room properly, partly because it is rather...
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The Annnual General Meeting has been postponed until such time as we can hold it in the usual way. Annual reports, however, have been prepared as usual and are available on the Club Documents page.
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From 5 May, Bristol Bridge Club will be operating the following sessions on Bridge Base Online:- Tuesday 19:15- Wednesday 14:00- Friday 10:00They have kindly indicated that they would be happy for West of England members to take part.Sessions will be typically 18-24 boards, depending on entry levels. The first week is being run as a trial with a charge of BBO$3 per person. Table money in the longer term is yet to be confirmed.Anyone who wishes to play needs to register via Gareth Evans at friendlybridgesw@gmail.com...
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