March 2008
Table Talk
As a default, we send every Suffolk member a copy of Table Talk. We recognise that many members share the same address but we're careful to do this - far be it from us to get involved in squabbles about who crossed out the cards in the diagrams! But, equally so, we know that some of you think having two copies delivered to the same address is plain wasteful, so…
If you currently get two copies to your house and only want one, drop an email or have a word with the membership secretary .
On a similar note, to diminish postage, a committee member will try a one-time hand-out at the large clubs in early April - if you're not there, yours will go in the post. Before then, you may get an email checking that we have got a club against your name.
And lastly, the copy date - March 23rd - for the spring issue is almost upon us, so if you have any bridge experience to write about, the editor would love to hear from you.
Bridge in the Cupboard
Mike Chanter's serial continues with the story of the eight of clubs.
Suffolk AGM
Too early for a reminder that the AGM is on Sunday the 18th of May? It will be here sooner than you think - motions, nominations for office and items for discussion should be sent to the SCBA secretary, .
Forthcoming Events
Suffolk Club Teams of Four - Thornaway Cup
Sunday 16th March 2008, 2:00pm at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. This is a two session teams event with refreshments. The cost is £9.00 per person, entries through club secretaries, queries to SCBA tournament secretary .
Suffolk Pivot Teams of Four
Sunday 6th April 2008, 2:00pm at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. This is a two session teams event with refreshments where each player partners the other three members of their team roughly a third of the time. The cost is £9.00 per person - entries to SCBA tournament secretary .
EBU Director Training courses
Saturday 18th October 2008 and Saturday 15th November 2008 from 10:30 to 16:30 on both days at Playford village Hall near Ipswich. The two day course, run in conjunction with the EBU, is conducted by Malcolm Carey and covers:
- Essentials - Running a Duplicate Event
- Book Rulings
- Judgement Rulings
Although these courses are usually held over three days, Malcolm is certain they can be completed in two with a cost saving to participants. The normal cost would be in excess of £100 but we are hoping to hold it down to £60. All applications must be made by the end of March. It is hoped a Final Assessment course - for qualification - can be arranged for February 2009.
Interest and deposits (£15, non-returnable) to (01394 382394).
Results
Suffolk v Norfolk
Suffolk toiled somewhat against a Norfolk side at Wymondham who had their first team on duty at the Tollemache final. Eventually the Suffolk 'A' Team won 13-7 VPs (+15 IMPs), the 'B' Team lost 7-13 VPs (-20 IMPs) and the 'C' Team won, also 13-7 VPs (+20 IMPs).
Suffolk Singles 2008
Jyl Marsh pipped Rick Waters by a single matchpoint in this year's Suffolk individual event with Jyl's regular partner, Peter Carlisle back in third.
| 1. | Jyl Marsh | 64.93% |
| 2. | Rick Waters | 64.58% |
| 3. | Peter Carlisle | 59.03% |
Full results are on the website.
Suffolk Pairs Semi-Final
42 Pairs took part, and the event was held in two sections, each producing twelve qualifiers for the twelve-table final.
'Pink' section (Full results)
| 1. | Joan Spearing / Peter Markwell | 62.71% |
| 2. | John Ede / Mike O'Reilly | 58.75% |
| 3. | Norma Shannahan / Guy Lesser | 57.71% |
'Yellow' section (Full results)
| 1. | John Garbutt / Maureen Garbutt | 68.54% |
| 2. | David Morran / Julian Lang | 64.79% |
| 3. | Eric Newman / Michael Sherer | 60.51% |
Newcomers Pairs
This was the first time the SCBA had tried this format - where a bridge student or beginner plays with a more experienced partner. Over twenty 'newcomers' plucked up courage and dipped their toes in competitive bridge, many for the very first time. Some played with friends and tutors and some, like winner Sonia Allfrey, met their partner for the first time on the night. Feedback from the players was uniformly positive and this event looks like happening more often than every leap day.
| 1. | Sonia Allfrey (with David Morran) | 62.32% |
| 2. | Jean Maskell (with Chris Chambers) | 60.67% |
| 3. | Debi Roberson (with Jyl Marsh) | 60.43% |
Full results are on the website.
Sudbury and Colchester Swiss Teams
Nineteen teams took part and the event was tightly contested all the way but the SHERER team started well and though briefly faltering, held on in the last round.
| 1. | Mike Sherer, Mike Malin, Bill Tweddell, Eric Newman | 87 VPs |
| 2. | David Hunt, Malcolm Gosling, Mavis Denby, Michael Jones | 82 |
| 3. | Dave Embleton, Alan Rose, Justin Lang, Norman Less | 79 |
Full results are on the website.