Oxfordshire Bridge Association

 

Prospectus and Competitions Brochure

 

2002/2003

 

 

Contents

 

Officers

1

OBA Information

2

League Competitions

3

County Championships

4-7

Tuesday Competitions

4

Simultaneous Pairs

6

Invitation / Match events

6

Delegates, Meetings, Selectors

7

Calendar of Events

8

Affiliated Clubs

9-11

Entry Forms

12-14

Form for reporting County News           

15

Form for reporting amendments to the brochure

15

Notice of the Annual General Meeting

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICERS

 

 

President of O.B.A.

 

Mr Sandy Constable

4 Warnborough Court, Mill End, Kidlington. Oxon. OX5 2EG

Tel: Oxford (01865) 376785

 

 

Chairman of Committee:       

 

Mr Mike Fletcher                                   

10 Draycott Road, Southmoor, Abingdon.  OX13 5BY                              

Tel: Oxford (01865) 820193    mailto:fletchers10@hoptmail.com    

 

 

Secretary:

 

Mrs Pat Rhodes-Fisher                             

3 Upperway Furlong, Didcot.  OX11 7ST                                      

Tel: Didcot (01235) 811432    

 

 

Treasurer:                                      

 

Mr Paul Belton

2 Latimer Road, Headington, Oxford. OX3 7PF                             

Tel: Oxford (01865) 741603     prbelton@yahoo.co.uk    

 

 

Chief Tournament Director:

 

Mr Stephen Brown                                                        

5 Fruitlands, Eynsham, Witney, Oxon.  OX8 1RB                             

Tel: Oxford (01865) 881185     stephenbrown@tesco.net              

 

 

Tournament Secretary:

 

Mr Bill McCarthy

1 Cromwell Avenue, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3TG

Tel: Thame (01844) 215175     billmc@btinternet.com

 

 

Wessex League Secretary

& Master Points:           

                       

 

Mr Brian Claridge

31 Elm Trees, Long Crendon, Aylesbury.  HP18 9DG                             

Tel: Long Crendon (01844) 208629     brian.sandra@tesco.net

 

 

Summer League of Four

Secretary:

 

Mr Mike Brown

Kameki, Chilton Road, Upton, OX11 9JL

Tel: (01235) 850135     MIKE@kameki.fsnet.co.uk

 

 

President's Cup and

Chester Cup Secretary:

 

Mr Ron Brown

202 Barry Avenue, Bicester, Oxon. OX26 2HB

Tel: Bicester (01869) 241666          wprbexpress@tesco.net

 

 

Membership Secretary:

                       

 

Mrs Jean Squires                                                          

Witchaven, West Hagbourne, Didcot. OX11 0ND                             

Tel: Didcot (01235) 850435         

 

 

Match Secretary:

 

Mr Nick Smith

The Old Bakery, Fyfield. Oxon. OX13 5LN

Tel: (01865) 794357          nick@ool.co.uk

 

Publicity Officer:

 

Brenda Harris

39 Frenchay Road, Oxford. OX2 6TG

Tel: Oxford (01865) 511136     frank.harris@btinternet.com

 

 

 

 

 

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AMENDMENTS / ERRORS

 

[This brochure is printed by Stephen Brown. Please let him know of any typing errors or changes of addresses, secretary, venues or delegates so that they can be amended for the following year.]

 

 

COMPETITIONS

 

All competitions are governed by the Competition Bylaws (latest edition on the Web April 2002), a copy of which may be obtained from your club secretary, or from the OBA Secretary or viewed on the OBA web site. Please note: No smoking in any county events; EBU regulations apply in events in which non OBA members may play. OBA membership should be paid before entering any OBA competitions. This is currently £3 per annum and was due on 1st April 2002.

 

At the January OBA Committee meeting, and after consultation with members it was agreed that cash prizes for OBA competitions be replaced by a permanent memento. Entry fees, and accommodation expenses will continue to be paid for the Pachabo & Corwen qualifiers.

 

Subject to there being sufficient entries parallel streams, restricted to Bridge for All students, and beginners with fewer than 200 local points, will be organised for County competitions 3,4,5,6, and 7.

 

 

Entry Procedure

 

Enter by completing the entry form and sending it to the appropriate competition secretary, TOGETHER WITH THE ENTRY FEE.

 

Entries for county competitions 5, 6,7 and 8 must be made by completing the appropriate entry form and sending it WITH THE ENTRY FEE to the Tournament Secretary, Bill McCarthy, at least 7 days before the event. Entry fees for these include the cost of tea (sandwiches, cake etc). 

 

 

WEB SITE

 

The OBA Web Site contains results, news, club details, articles and match reports, links to other bridge web sites and the OBA Constitution

 

Those with access to the internet are encouraged to printout pages from the web site (e.g. news and results) for their local club notice board.

 

Members who would like to contribute, please contact Richard Lonsdale on Tel (01235) 811493 or by E-mail richlons@globalnet.co.uk.

 

The Web Site is:         http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~richlons

Tuesday Results:        http://homepages.tesco.net/~stephenbrown/tuesday.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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1. Wessex League

 

Holders: 

Division 1:

Menagerie A

Division 2:

Menagerie B

 

Division 3:

Frilford A

Division 4:

Wallingford C

 

Any club affiliated to the Association may enter one or more teams of eight.  The league is likely to be run in four divisions, with promotion and relegation of normally two teams at the end of the season.  The first division champions will represent the county in the Garden Cities Trophy on May 17th 2003. The OBA will pay for the entry fee for the Garden Cities, the players are normally expected to pay for their own travel. Level 4 conventions may be played (formerly called Restricted Licence).

 

Entry Fee:    

£10 per team by July 31st 2002

Entries to:

Brian Claridge, 31 Elm Trees, Long Crendon, Aylesbury. HP18 9DG

 

 

2. President's Cup : (Green Pointed Event)

 

Holders:           Brian Claridge, Sandra Claridge, John Williams, Abbey Smith, Sandra Landy

                       

This is the annual County teams of four championship.  Matches are of 32 boards with a final of 48 boards.  The winners will represent Oxfordshire in the Pachabo Cup to be played on June 14-15th 2003. The OBA will pay for accommodation at the venue and the entry fee, the players are expected to pay for their travel. Level 4 conventions may be played (formerly called Restricted Licence).

 

Entry Fee:    

£16 per team (up to 6 players may be registered) by 31st August 2002

Entries to:

Ron Brown, 202 Barry Avenue, Bicester, Oxon. OX6 8HB

 

 

3. Chester Cup

 

Holders:           Nick Smith, Rob Procter, Denis Talbot, Kathy Talbot

 

Any member of the association may enter a team of four in this competition. If 8 or more teams compete, it is run in two sections initially, with the winning team from each section competing in a final. Matches are played over 24 boards, and play-by dates will be given to help the matches to be played on time. The final is of 32 boards. Level 3 conventions may be played (formerly called General Licence).

 

Entry Fee:    

£16 per team (up to 6 players may be registered) by 31st August 2002

Entries to:

Ron Brown, 202 Barry Avenue, Bicester, Oxon. OX6 8HB

 

 

4. Summer League

 

Holders:           Division 1: John Clifford, Division 2 (N): Winifred Ling, Division 2 (S): Peter Baxter??

 

Entries for this teams of 4 league will be accepted from any affiliated club or from a group of players who are all members of the OBA but not necessarily all from the same club. Each team must nominate at least four players.

 

Teams will be split into divisions of 6 (maximum 7), matches to be played between 1 May and 30 September. The lower divisions will be regionalised to reduce travelling. This is an ideal league for first-timers not yet prepared to play in the more demanding competitions.

 

Entry Fee:    

£12 per team (up to 6 players may be registered) by 1st April 2003                               

Entries to:

Mike Brown, Kameki, Chilton Road, Upton. OX11 9JL

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Men's Pairs Championship

 

Holders:           Richard Lonsdale & Stuart McPhee

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 3rd November 2002.  Please arrive by 2.15 pm for a 2.30 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £13 per pair.

 

 

6. Ladies' Pairs Championship

 

Holders:            Mary-Ann Sheehy & Sheila Zinkin

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 27th October 2002.  Please arrive by 2.15 pm for a 2.30 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £13 per pair.

 

7. Mixed Pairs Championship     

 

Holders:

Patrick Grant & Suzanna Hornby

Flitch:

Diana & Andrew Lintott

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 18th May 2003. Please arrive by 2.15 pm for a

2.30 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £13 per pair.           

 

 

8. Swiss Pairs Championship

 

Holders:           Stephen Brown & Martin Kane

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 1st December 2002. The format will be 6 matches of 6 boards. Please arrive by 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £13 per pair.

 

 

9. Tuesday Championship

 

Holders:           Stuart McPhee & Richard Lonsdale

 

Open to the 28 players scoring the highest number of ladder points at the OBA match-pointed duplicates during the season May 2002 to April 2003.  This event will be played at the Oxford Bridge Club on Monday 2nd June 2003, starting at 7.15 pm. Level 4 conventions may be played (formerly called Restricted Licence). 

 

 

10. Tuesday Pairs Ladder & Teams Ladder

 

Holders:

Pairs Ladder:    Stuart McPhee

Teams Ladder: Steve Noble

 

All Tuesdays except the third (teams) will count towards the Tuesday Pairs Ladder and the third Tuesday towards the Teams Ladders. The ladders run from May 2002 to April 2003.

 

 

11. County Duplicates          Third Tuesday in each month is teams, others are pairs

 

These are held every Tuesday evening at the Oxford Bridge Club.  Play commences at 7.30 pm. sharp, and competitors arriving after 7.25 pm  will only be able to play if it causes no inconvenience to the players who have arrived on time. Please note: Tuesday 17th September : heat of the EBU Sim. Pairs. Copies of the hands available at the end of the evening. Players duplicate the boards on the first round or two duplicated sets are used if there are two sections (16½ tables or more). 24 boards will be played. Level 4 conventions may be played (formerly called Restricted Licence). Table money £2 per pair.

 

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12. County Pairs Championship : Green Pointed Event

 

Holders:      Stephen Brown & Marian Day

 

Qualifying heats of this event will be held in clubs.  Any member of the association may play in any heat, (but not in more than one heat), and if you are visiting a club to play in a heat, please check the date with the secretary and let them know that you will be attending.              

 

Abingdon

Tuesday

29th October 2002

Aylesbury

Thursday

31st October 2002

Banbury

Thursday

7th November 2002

Bicester

Monday

4th November 2002

Oxford

Wednesday

23rd October 2002

Summertown

Monday

28th October 2002

Thame

Monday

11th November 2002

 

 

 

 

Please send result sheet to Bill McCarthy, Tournament Secretary, together with envelopes for  the  top 1/2 of the players in the heat.  Players qualifying will be advised directly. A final of 10 tables will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 6th April 2002. Please arrive by 1.45 pm for a 2.00pm start.  This will be an all-play-all event of 38 boards. If entries exceed 85 there will be a semifinal of 10 tables on Sunday 9th February and a second semifinal on Sunday 2nd March 2003  (each being 10 tables). When sending in results please indicate availability of which semi-final or both. The tournament committee reserves the right to request that any particular pair to play in any particular semifinal. Level 4 conventions may be played (formerly called Restricted Licence).  

 

Entry Fee:

£1.00 per player + table money at heats, £2.50 per player at semi-final / final (for tea)         

Additional Prizes:

OBA Pen for club heat winners

 

The top three pairs are eligible to play in the Corwen which is on 7-8th June 2003. The OBA pays the entry fee and accommodation at the venue, the players are expected to pay for their own travel.

 

 

13. National Pairs Heats

 

Clubs in the County will be holding heats of the National Pairs and they are open to all members of the association.  No player may play in more than one heat. If you are visiting a club to play in a heat, please check the date with the secretary and let them know that you will be attending. The regional final is on March 23rd 2003 and the final is on April 12-13th 2003.  See EBU Competitions brochure for licences.

 

Aylesbury

Thursday

23rd January 2003

Banbury

Thursday

6th February 2003

Summertown

Monday

3rd February 2003

Wallingford

Wednesday

5th February 2003

 

Entry Fee:  £2.50 per player (payable to EBU) + table money at heats        

 

 

14. Beck Cup

 

Holders:           Oxfordshire: Rob Procter, Nick Perceval-Price, Jim Strachan, Mike Goldsmith

 

This is the Oxfordshire inter-county invitation teams of four event. Several teams from Oxfordshire compete with teams from visiting counties for the Trophy. The Oxfordshire representatives will be determined by a heat to be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 19th January 2003.  Please arrive by 2.15 pm for a 2.30 pm start. Entries please in advance on the form at the back of this brochure, enclosing the entry fee. The final will be on Sunday 4th May 2003.  Level 3 conventions may be played (formerly called General Licence).

 

Entry fee:    

£5.00 per player (inclusive of tea) at heat                   

 

Final – money for tea only: £2.50 per player        

Prizes:

Will be purchased from the balance of entry fees, after all expenses are met.

 

 

 

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15. O.B.A. Simultaneous Pairs

Holders:           John Prior & Tony Lee  (Bicester)

 

This will be held, at the discretion of individual clubs, on normal 'club nights' during the week of 18th – 24th April 2003. The entry fee will be £1.50 per player, to cover the cost of printing, master points etc.  Enquiries to Stephen Brown. Please ensure results are sent to him by Friday 25th April and the results will be back with clubs in time for their next duplicate. No player may compete in more than one heat.                                    

Abingdon

Tuesday

15th April 2003

 

Abingdon Alt

Wednesday

16th April 2003

Banbury

Thursday

17th April 2003

 

Bicester

Monday

14th April 2003

Blewbury

Tuesday

15th April 2003

 

Oxford

Wednesday

16th April 2003

Summertown

Monday

14th April 2003

 

Thame

Monday

14th April 2003

Wantage

Thursday

17th April 2003

 

Witney

Wednesday

16th April 2003

Woodstock

Wednesday

16th April 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. Dawes & Porter League Matches

 

Dawes Holders:

Gloucestershire

Porter: Holders:

Gloucestershire

 

The Dawes and Porter Leagues for the County A and B teams are played over 32 boards on Sundays. Home matches are at the Oxford Bridge Club. If you are interested in playing, please contact the captain or any of the county selectors. See calendar for the dates. Match fee is £3 per player. Travel expenses are met by the OBA.

 

 

17. County Invitation Events

 

When surrounding counties invite teams or pairs to play in their events Nick Smith will invite members of the county to play in these. If you are interested in taking part then please let him know on (01865) 390756. The OBA pays the entry fees and the players are normally expected to pay their own travel expenses.

 

 

18. Harwell Cup: Holders: Nigel Cundy, Tim Prior, Chris Cooper, Jonathan Jordan (University)

 

Bill McCarthy will send out invitations to clubs. The event will be played at the Oxford Bridge Club in September 2003 and so there is no date in the this prospectus, 2.00pm start. Please note change from July. Either Swiss Teams or Multiple teams depending on size of entry.

 

 

19. Tollemache

 

This is the annual inter-county teams of eight tournament run by the EBU. The Selection Committee decides the team (which will be of 4 to 6 pairs plus a non-playing captain). The entry fee and accommodation expenses (or travel if pairs do not require an overnight stay) are paid by the OBA.  The players are otherwise expected to pay for their own travel.          

 

 

20. Bridge For All Pairs Tournament ; Oxford Times Cup : Holders : Lyn & Alan Morton

 

Entry is restricted to pairs where both players are members of the OBA as a result of having attended a Bridge for All course ( Units 1-4 ) since March 1999. Providing there are sufficient entries the tournament will be split into sections dependent on the level of the course taken. Tea provided

 

It will be held at the Wallingford Bridge Club on Sunday 13th April 2003.  Arrive at 2.15 for 2.30 start. Entry Fee £8 per pair by 4th April 2003.  Entries to Mike Brown, Kameki, Chilton Road, Upton, Didcot, OX11 9JL.

 

 

 

 

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21. Bridge For All Pro/Am Tournament

 

This is a new event restricted to pairs where one player is a member of the OBA as a result of having attended a Bridge for All course ( Units 1-4 ) since March 1999 with a  partner who is a more experienced player up to and including current County players. Partners will be arranged if required. The organisers are expecting between 30 and 40 B f A students to want to enter and would welcome experienced and tolerant players to offer their services for what should be a fun tournament. Tea provided.  For more information or to offer to take part contact Alison Nicolson 01235 851403 or Mike Brown 01235 850135

 

It will be held at Blewbury Village Hall on Sunday 24th Nov 2002.  Arrive at 2.15 for 2.30 start. Entry Fee £8 per pair by 17th Nov 2002. Entries to Mike Brown, Kameki, Chilton Road, Upton, Didcot, OX11 9JL.

 

 

22.  Friendly Pairs ;  Sandra Landy Trophy

 

This is a new event aimed at inexperienced and regular club players who want to play in a relaxed environment. A special effort will be made to ensure a friendly atmosphere such that no matter how inexperienced you may be you are sure of a warm welcome. Please note the organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to players that they consider too good for this event. You need not be a member of the O.B.A. to play in this event. Tea provided. For more information contact Alison Nicolson 01235 851403

 

It will be held at the Wallingford Bridge Club on Sunday 22nd Sept  2002.  Arrive at 2.15 for 2.30 start. Entry Fee £8 per pair by 15th Sept. 2002.  Entries to Mike Brown, Kameki, Chilton Road, Upton, Didcot, OX11 9JL.

 

 

 

Delegates to the Oxfordshire Management Committee

 

Abingdon       

(3)  

Clive Keep, Gordon Carroll, Ray Ball

Aylesbury      

(2)  

Paul Belton, Geoff Nicholas

Banbury        

(1)  

Neil Bresler

Bicester       

(2)  

Ron Brown, Kevin Kennedy

Blewbury

(1)

 

Faringdon

(1)

 

Frilford Heath 

(1)  

John Barlow         

Menagerie

(1)

Nick Perceval-Price

Oxford         

(4)  

Esme Alden, Peggy Manuell, Peter Stevenson, Rita Todd

Summertown

(1)

David Bygott

Thame          

(2)  

Peter Bowen, Bill McCarthy

University     

(2)  

Nigel Cundy

Wallingford    

(3)  

Peter Baxter, Mike Brown, Roger Haycock

Wantage

(1)

Alan Parker

Witney         

(2)  

David Marsh, Ina Merriman

 

In brackets is the number of delegates each club is entitled to, according to the number of its members:[12+ = 1 delegate, 31+ = 2 delegates, 61+ = 3 delegates, 91+ = 4 etc.]

 

Oxfordshire Bridge Association Selectors

Denis Talbot, Nigel Wilkes, Abbey Smith, Andrew Lintott

Captain

John Williams

                       

Oxfordshire delegates to the EBU Council Meetings

Peter Baxter, Sandra Claridge

 

 

 

 

 

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O.B.A. CALENDAR FOR 2002 / 2003

 

2002

September

Mon

9

OBA

Management & Wessex League Meeting (Oxford) 7.30pm

 

Tue

17

EBU

Simultaneous Pairs (OBA Duplicate: Oxford)

 

Sun

22

Match

Dawes League v Staffordshire (Away)                      

 

Sun

22

 

Friendly Pairs;  Sandra Landy Trophy (Wallingford BC)

 

Wkd

28/29

EBU

Green Pointed One Day Events

October

Sun

6

Invit

Menagerie Invitation Teams 4.30pm (Oxford)

 

Sun

13

Match

Dawes League v Derbyshire (Away)

 

Wkd

18-20

EBU

Autumn Congress (Bournemouth)

 

Sun

27

OBA

Ladies Pairs (Oxford)

November

Sun

3

OBA

Men’s Pairs (Oxford)

 

Sun

10

Match

Dawes League v Leicestershire (Home)

 

Sun

17

 

Haddenham Swiss Teams

 

Sun

24

 

Bridge For All Pro/Am Tournament (Blewbury)

 

Wkd

23-24

EBU

Tollemache (Qualifying round)

December

Sun

1

OBA

Swiss Pairs Championship  (Oxford)

 

Sun

8

Match

Dawes League v Worcestershire (Home)

 

Wkd

27-30

EBU

End of Year Congress (London & Blackpool)

2003

January

Thu

9

OBA

O.B.A. Management Meeting (Oxford) 7.30pm

 

Sun

12

EBU

Gold Cup Round 1 (play-by date)

 

Sun

19

OBA

Beck Cup Heat (Oxford)

February

Sun

2

Match

Dawes League v Warwickshire (Home)

 

Sun

9

OBA

County Pairs Semi-Final Heat 1 (Oxford)

 

Wkd

15-16

EBU

Tollemache Cup (Final)

 

Sun

16

OUCBA

Open Swiss Teams

 

Sun

23

Match

Dawes League v Gloucestershire (Away)

March

Wkd

1-2

EBU

Ranked Pairs

 

Sun

2

OBA

County Pairs Semi-Final Heat 2 (Oxford)

 

Wkd

8/9

EBU

Green Pointed Events

 

Sun

16

EBU

Gold Cup Round 2 (play-by date)

 

Wkd

15-16

EBU

Portland Pairs

 

Sun

23

EBU

National Pairs Regional Finals

April

Sun

6

OBA

County Pairs Final (Oxford)

 

Mon

7

OBA

O.B.A. Management Meeting (Oxford) 7.30pm

 

Wkd

12-13

EBU

National Pairs final (Coventry)

 

Sun

13

OBA

Bridge For All Tournament (Wallingford Bridge Club)

 

Clubs

14-17

OBA

O.B.A. Simultaneous Pairs

 

Wkd

18-21

EBU

Easter Festival of Bridge (London & Blackpool)

 

Sun

27

 

Aylesbury Open Swiss Teams

May

Sun

4

OBA

Beck Cup Final (Oxford)

 

Wkd

10/11

EBU

Green Pointed Events

 

Sat

17

EBU

Garden Cities Reg. finals (winners of Wessex League)

 

Sun

18

OBA

Mixed Pairs Championship (Oxford)

 

Wkd

24-26

EBU

Spring Bank Holiday Congress (Bournemouth)

June

Sun

1

Match

Dawes League v Staffordshire (Home)

 

Mon

2

OBA

Tuesday Championship Playoff (Oxford)

 

Wkd

7-8

EBU

Corwen Trophy (top 3 pairs from County Pairs)

 

Thu

12

OBA

A.G.M. & O.B.A. Management Meeting 7.30pm

 

Wkd

14-15

EBU

Pachabo Cup (winners of President's Cup)

 

Wkd

21/22

EBU

Green Pointed One Day Events

July

Wkd

19/20

EBU

Green Pointed One-Day Events

August

Week

8-17

EBU

Summer Meeting (Brighton)

 

 

 

                                                 

 

 

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Affiliated Clubs

 

 

Abingdon Bridge Club

 

Conservative Club

Ock Street, Abingdon

Duplicates: Tuesday (7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

 

Mr Allan Ridgeley

9 Healey, Close

Abingdon. Oxon. OX14 5RL

 

Abingdon: (01235) 521861

 

 

Alternative Bridge Club

 

Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon

Duplicates: Wednesday (7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Marion Steeds

2 West St Helens Street

Abingdon. OX14 5BL

 

(01235) 520901

 

 

Aylesbury Bridge Club

 

Hawkslade Community Centre

Orwell Drive, Stoke Mandeville

Duplicates: Thursday (7.30pm)

Teams first Thursday in month

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sheila Smith

3 Quakers Mead

Brook End

Weston Turville

Bucks. HP22 5RS

 

Aylesbury (01296) 612718

 

 

Banbury Bridge Club

 

Bloxham Squash Club

 

Duplicates: Thursday (7.15pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

 

Dr David Flower

Amber End, 32 Byfield Road

Chipping Warden

Banbury. OX17 1LD

DavJFlower@aol.com

Banbury (01295) 660432

 

Bicester Bridge Club

 

Rodney House

Civil Service Sports & Social Club

Aylesbury Road, Bicester

Duplicates: Monday (7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Kevin Kennedy

Holly Tree House,

17b Whittall Street

Kings Sutton, Banbury

Oxon. OX17 3RD

kevin.kennedy@btinternet.com

(01295) 812260

 

 

Blewbury Bridge Club

 

The Village Hall, Westbrook St, Blewbury

Duplicates: Tuesday (7.30pm)

Improvers: Thursday (7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Norman Nicolson

Lindens, The Croft, Aston Tirrold, Didcot. OX11 9DL

 

(01235) 851403

 

Chipping Norton Bridge Club

 

Town Hall, Chipping Norton

Duplicates: Tuesdays (7.15pm for 7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr David Megson

19 Wilcox Road

ChippingNorton

Oxon. OX7 5LE

 

(01608) 645382

 

 

Faringdon Bridge Club

 

Faringdon Infants School

Lechlade Road, Faringdon

Duplicate: Monday (7pm)

Chicago: Thursday (7pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Liz Morland

3 Penstones Court

Stanford-in-the-Vale

Oxon. SN7 8SW

Faringdon (01367) 718021

liz@penstones.freeserve.co.uk

 

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

 

 

Ferry Pool Bridge Club

 

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford

Tuesday: 7.15pm Duplicates 1st/3rd

2nd cut in rubber, 4th Rubber pairs, 5th Chicago

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Miss Sheila Morrison

10 Hobson Road

Oxford

OX2 7JX

 

Oxford (01865) 557214

 

 

Frilford Heath Bridge Club

 

Frilford Heath Golf Club

Duplicates: Occaional Thursday (7.15pm). Oct-March. Visitors welcome, please ring Sec.

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr John Barlow

Grove House

Wantage

Oxon. OX12 7PF

john.Barlow@nutshell.net

Wantage: (01235) 763731

 

 

Highworth Bridge Club

 

Silverthreads Hall, Highworth

Duplicate: Friday (7.15pm for 7.30pm start)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Liz Berry

The Retreat, High Street

Blunsden, Swindon

Wilts. SN2 4AG

 

(01793) 721322

 

 

Kings Sutton Bridge Club

 

The Village Hall, Middleton Cheney

Duplicates: Every Thursday (7.00pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Dora Mills

20 Cheney Court, Middleton Cheney

Banbury. Oxon OX17 2NY

 

Banbury (01295) 710901

 

 

Marcham Bridge Club

 

Manor Farm, Marcham.

Duplicate Mondays (7.30pm)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Tom McDermott

12 Easterfield

Grove. Wantage

Oxon. OX12 7LL

jacktom@waitrose.com

(01235) 762626

 

 

Menagerie

 

(No Duplicates)

Menagerie Invitation Teams

7th October 2000, 4.30pm

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sandra Claridge

31 Elms Trees

Long Crendon

Aylesbury. HP18 9DG

brian.sandra@tesco.net

(01844) 208629

 

 

Oxford Bridge Club

 

147 Banbury Road, Oxford

Duplicates: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (7.15pm)

First Wednesday: Teams of four

Rubber: Most Afternoons

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Brenda Harris

39 Frenchay Road

Oxford. OX2 6TG

mailto:frank.harris@btniternet.com

 

Oxford (01865) 511136    

Club:   (01865) 554414

 

 

 

 

 

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

 

 

Stowe School Bridge Club

 

Tuesday 4.30pm - 6.30pm (Spring/Autumn)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Mr Mike Hornby

Stowe School

Buckingham

MK18 5EH

 

 

Summertown Bridge Club

 

St Peter's Church Hall

First Turn, Oxford

Duplicate: Monday (7.15pm for 7.30pm start)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sandra Nicholson

1 Garden Walk Cottages

Bakers Close, Hethe

Oxon. OX27 8ET

sandra@krys.net

(01869) 278427

 

 

Thame Bridge Club

 

Thame Football Club

Windmill Road, Thame

Duplicates: Monday (7.30pm)

Teams first Monday each month

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Bill McCarthy

1 Cromwell Avenue

Thame

Oxon. OX9 3TG

billmc@btinternet.com

Thame (01844) 215175

 

 

University Bridge Club

 

Keble College (Pusey Room)

Duplicates: Monday (7.20pm for 7.30pm)

Term time only

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Nigel Cundy

Merton College

Oxford. OX1 4JP

cundy@thphys.ox.ac.uk

Messages

Oxford (01865) 276310

 

 

Wallingford Bridge Club

 

Bullcroft Recreation Rooms

High Street, Wallingford

Duplicates: Wednesday & Friday

Monday (Improvers/beginners): 7.20 for 7.30pm

Thursday: Rubber 2.30pm

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Norman Gascoyne

The Chestnuts,

1a Bradstocks Way,

Sutton Courtenay,

Abingdon,Oxon OX14 4BY  

Abingdon (01235) 847014

 

 

Wantage Bridge Club

 

Comrades Club, Newbury St. Wantage

Thursday 7.30pm

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Alan Parker

Little Orchard

Manor Road

Wantage. OX12 8DW

 

Wantage (01235) 763842

 

Witney Bridge Club

 

Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney

Duplicates: Wednesday (7.20pm)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Ina Merriman

Thames Gardens

Charlbury, Oxon. OX7 3QH

 

Charlbury (01608) 810375

 

 

Woodstock Bridge Club

 

Woodstock Social Club

Oxford Road, Woodstock

Alternate Duplicates / Chicago

Wednesdays (7.30pm)

 

 

Chairman:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr John Carr

98 Manor Road, Woodstock

Oxon. OX20 1XL

 

(01993) 812285

 

 

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OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Ladies Pairs Championship - Sunday 27th October 2002

Mens Pairs Championship - Sunday 3rd November 2002

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 20th October 2002 / 27th October 2002 to the Tournament Secretary:

 

Mr Bill McCarthy, 1 Cromwell Avenue, Thame. OX9 3TG

      

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Please enter the following for the Mens / Ladies Pairs Championship (Please delete as appropriate)

 

Names :          _________________________   &   ______________________________         

 

Addresses:    ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

_________________________       ______________________________                 

 

_________________________       ______________________________                 

 

   Telephone :     _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £13 per pair (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

________________________________________________________________________________                           

 

 

Swiss Pairs Championship - Sunday 1st December 2002

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 22nd November 2002 to the Tournament Secretary:                 

 

            Mr Bill McCarthy, 1 Cromwell Avenue, Thame. OX9 3TG          

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Please enter the following for the Swiss Pairs Championship:         

 

Names :          _________________________   &   ______________________________         

 

Addresses:    ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

_________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________          

 

Telephone :     _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £13 per pair (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

 

 

 

 

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OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Beck Cup Heat - Sunday 19th January 2003

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 12th January 2003 to the Tournament Secretary:                  

 

            Mr Bill McCarthy, 1 Cromwell Avenue, Thame. OX9 3TG         

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

 

Please enter the following for the Beck Cup Heat:         

 

Captain: ________________________   &   Other Players:                 

 

Address: ________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone : _____________________                   

 

 

I enclose the entry fee of £20 per team (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.              

 

 

 

Mixed Pairs Championship - Sunday 18th May 2003

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 11th May 2003 to the Tournament Secretary:                  

 

            Mr Bill McCarthy, 1 Cromwell Avenue, Thame. OX9 3TG         

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Please enter the following for the Mixed Pairs Championship:         

 

Names : _________________________   &   _____________________________

 

Addresses:  ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

            ________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            ________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone :    _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £13 per pair (including light tea).    

 

If you would like acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please send a stamped addressed envelope.