POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
All NIBU, CBAI and IBU events are postponed until further notice.
The Lady Milne and Teltscher Tropies will not take place on the planned weekends but will take place later in the year.
John Redmond RIP
Sad to report the death of John Redmond a long time member of Newcastle Bridge Club. In the current circumstances the funeral may be viewed on-line as shown in the attached tribute – view here
WBF Information
Letter from WBF President concerning World Championships in August here
Camrose 2020 Final Result
England continued their good form from the first weekend to record a convincing win. Final results can be viewed here
Schools Bridge
Professor Samantha (Sam) Punch is in Northern Ireland this weekend as a member of the Scottish Camrose team, As part of her research into the social impact and benefits of bridge she will be visiting NI schools who are participating in the NIBU project on the development of bridge for young people. Sam hopes to initiate a similar development in Scottish schools.
A recent article in the Scottish Sunday Express can be viewed here
Camrose Team Change
Ian Lindsay and Ian Hamilton have replaced Hastings Campbell and Sam Hall on the Northern Ireland Team for the Camrose Trophy final weekend to be held at La Mon from 6-8 March 2020. Ian Lindsay is Playing Captain.
Robb Cup 2020
Congratulations to Rae Seaton and Gail Byrne on their win in this year’s Robb Cup, presented by Norma Irwin.
Results can be viewed here
Junior Camrose and Peggy Bayer Trophies
Teltscher Trophy 2020
The Selection Committee has selected the following team for the Teltscher Trophy to be held 15-17 May
Continue reading “Teltscher Trophy 2020”Surrey Schools Salver
Aileen Armstrong who will be representing NIBU in the Junior Camrose later this month was a member of the team which won the Surrey Schools Salver held in the Roehampton Club on 7th February
Teltscher Trials Result
Congratulations to our Chairperson Harold Curran and Treasurer Anne Fitzpatrick on finishing first in the trials for the Teltscher Trophy (Senior Camrose)
Trials results can be viewed here