October 2009
Felixstowe Congress
Who were the Bright Lights at this year's Congress? The full results are below.
The Felixstowe Congress continues to go from strength to strength. This year saw another increase in numbers, with people from all parts enjoying the bridge. There is a gallery of photographs taken at the event.
Not content to rest on his laurels, congress secretary is keen to receive your comments - we value your opinions.
Bridge in the Cupboard
A touch of the Blarney as Cessair, the Four of Clubs spins a yarn.
Jyl Marsh
It is with great sadness we note the death of Jyl Marsh. Jyl served on the Suffolk committee for several years as Competitions Secretary and was energetic in keeping the Felixstowe Congress alive in tough times – she would have been delighted with the turnout last weekend.
Forthcoming Events
Novice Pairs
Sunday 8th November 2009, 2:00pm at Stoke by Nayland. This event is primarily intended for students taking bridge lessons, Bridge for All Students, and social players new to duplicate bridge. Only simple bidding systems are allowed. The emphasis will be on friendly and enjoyable bridge. Entrants do not need to be members of the Suffolk Contract Bridge Association.
There will be two short sessions with a break for tea, included in the £10.00 per player cost. Entries and inquiries to . You can download an entry form (PDF).
Suffolk Knock-out Teams
Sunday 6th December 2009, 2:00pm at Stoke by Nayland. A knock-out competition for teams of four played in four rounds, the first two of which are played at the venue above. Round one divides the field into two, round two for the top half is to qualify four teams for the semi-finals to be played by arrangement. For the second half of the field, round two is an all-play-all plate competition.
Green-Points are available for placed teams in both events. EBU level four conventions are permitted and teams of up to six are allowed. Players need not be members of SCBA to play in the venue event but must be members to play in the knock-out stages. Entries (£10.00 per player) and questions to SCBA competitions secretary .
Suffolk Simultaneous
Week beginning Monday 23rd November 2009 at participating clubs. Played on a regular club evening - individual club notice-boards and websites will have details.
Results
Ipswich Swiss Pairs
A close contest where a dramatic last round saw the leaders falter and a dark horse come through on the rails.
| 1. | Julie Menzies & David Haig-Thomas | 99 VP |
| 2. | Chris Chambers & Mike Chanter | 96 |
| 3. | Peter Gemmell & Peter Sutcliffe | 93 |
Suffolk Men's and Women's Pairs
The Women's event was a high scoring contest:
| 1. | Sue Flin & Helen Mason | 64.58% |
| 2= | Elizabeth Tora & Jane Moore | 60.42% |
| 2= | Maria Allnutt & Debby Sutcliffe | 60.42% |
13 pairs took part, full results are on the Suffolk website
But the Men's was a little more modest…
| 1. | Alan Green & Roger Tattersfield | 62.26% |
| 2. | Peter Gemmell & Peter Sutcliffe | 56.85% |
| 3. | Peter Brown & Keith Manley | 55.36% |
17 pairs took part, full results are on the Suffolk website
Suffolk Club Teams of Eight – Abbeygate Shield
Congratulations to Colchester who go on to represent Suffolk in the Garden Cities Trophy.
| Club | Col | Hos | Fri | Cla | Fel | Bur | Ips | Woo | Fra | VPs |
| Colchester | X | 20 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 126 |
| Hospitals | 0 | X | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 108 |
| Frinton | 2 | 17 | X | 19 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 89 |
| Clare | 0 | 4 | 1 | X | 11 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
| Felixstowe | 6 | 5 | 15 | 9 | X | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 85 |
| Bury St Edmunds | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | X | 8 | 14 | 13 | 80 |
| Ipswich & Kesgrave | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 16 | X | 4 | 18 | 63 |
| Woodbridge | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 16 | X | 16 | 61 |
| Framlingham | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | X | 38 |
Felixstowe Congress 2009
| Swiss Teams (Sunday, seven matches) | ||
| 1. | Maria Allnutt, Debby Sutcliffe, | |
| Peter Gemmell, Peter Sutcliffe (Ipswich) | 123 VP | |
| 2. | Victor Milman, Nadia Stelmashenko (Cambridge), | |
| Sybil Bragadir, Michael Ranis (London) | 94 VP | |
| 3= | Gabriel Ip, Giles Ip, | |
| Paul Darby, Steve Dannell (Norfolk) | 93 VP | |
| 3= | Roger Tattersfield, Jill Tattersfield (Essex) | |
| Eric Newman, Rick Hanley (Colchester) | 93 VP | |
| Pairs Championship Final (Saturday, two sessions) | ||
| 1. | Rod Oakford / Sue Oakford (Cambridge) | 61.05% |
| 2. | Victor Milman / Nadia Stelmashenko (Cambridge) | 60.14% |
| 3. | Norman Less / Andre Gray (Bury, Ipswich) | 58.87% |
| Consolation Pairs | ||
| 1. | Pauline Hanson / Con Hanson (Ipswich) | 65.72% |
| 2. | Catriona Lovett / Mike Harbour (Essex) | 63.64% |
| Suffolk Coastal Shield (Open Pairs) | ||
| 1. | Ian Smith / Dennis Ellis (Essex) | 58.34% |
| 2. | Val Mollison / Judith Moorman (Essex) | 57.48% |
Full results (a PDF) are on the Suffolk website.
Suffolk v Cambs & Hunts
Suffolk had a mixed result against Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, two narrow losses and a comprehensive win. The 'A' lost 9-11 VPs (-9 IMPs), the 'B' team won 20-0 (+77) and the 'C' team lost 7-13 (-13). Team details and butlers are on the Suffolk website (Excel spreadsheet).
If you are interested in playing for the county side, Suffolk has a policy of granting all those interested an outing for the 'C' team: contact the captain .
Brighton Footnotes
My eyesight failed as the list of results scrolled past and it has been brought to my attention that I missed out two pairs who played on the first weekend:
| 99= | David Cooper & John Williams | 157 |
| 423 | Michael O'Reilly & Doc Lacey | 107 |
Sorry guys - and well done to everyone who tests their bridge outside the county. We like to report your participation whatever the outcome. If I do miss any more - just get in touch by return.
And before we leave Brighton completely, Robert Green wishes it to be known that his poor performance was down to the pain in his toe. He played most of the time completely convinced he had broken his big toe but it was only gout.
(Robert – I did get that right didn't I? This is better than just having an off event…?)