Bosworth Hall

Bridge Evening.com
September 2007 Article

First of all I must congratulate Helen Bath on her 100th Birthday on the 17th August 2007.
I had the privilege of playing against her on Friday 17th August at Shirley Bridge Club Etwall Road Shirley West Midlands UK.
A truly vibrant and delightful lady who until very recently found time to arrange partners for club members.

Earlier in the week I attended a 15 table mini bridge holiday and seminar at Bosworth Hall Leicestershire UK.
Edward Kelly the charismatic Bridge Overseas impresario had profound words for all Bridge enthusiasts.
“ The decline in the number of Bridge players in the UK is worrying, the recruitment of new players into the sport is vital for its long term survival “
Edward is renowned for his super value bridge holidays, but without new players the falling numbers will mean higher prices for all.

Edward introduced Terry Collier a former administrator at the EBU who has found a new formula to make Bridge “ understandable “ at grass roots-beginners level. Hopefully this formula will be a way of tempting more players into the game.
He has collaborated with Ron Klinger and developed coded playing cards so that the same 24 hands can be dealt making it easier for teachers and learners to discuss and analyse each hand. It is also planned that the scores can be put on line and registered in a central system. Players can either compete against their own scores or against other players as the results will be held centrally. More information can be found by visiting Terry`s web site.
www.playbridgeuk.com

There are new lessons for beginners being held at the Shirley Institute Church Road Shirley West Midlands on Friday the 5th October 2007 by Larry Sayer.

Excellent value for money as the eight week course will cost £32
Four pounds a lesson!
Contact Bill Jones at the Arden Bridge Club web site to reserve a place.

Bridge is not only about competition it is also a social occasion with new behavioural rules for those who have sought to take advantage of weaker players. In future directors can punish players whose rudeness to each other and sometimes even to their opponents ruins the ambiance for all.

Good behaviour at the Bridge table is essential to make every ones bridge evening an enjoyable one and keep players coming back for more.

Terry Poole www.BridgeEvening.com