The NIBU is completing an inventory of all trophies; some have been missing for a long time. If you have any trophies (in garage, under bed, in display cabinet etc.), please email hallhelen@hotmail.co.uk. Those players who were presented with trophies at the recent AGM need not reply.
Donegal 45th International Bridge Congress
The Donegal Bridge Congress will take place on the 4th– 6th November 2022.
Click here for a brochure of the event.
Leagues and Knockout Cups 2022-2023
NIBU Leagues are resuming with a Senior League and an Intermediate League playing online on designated nights each month. For full details and entry form click on link below to access the League page
Knockout Cups will also be played online, click on link below to access the knockout cup page where further details and an entry form can be viewed.
Final date for entries for leagues and cups is Friday 23rd September
Ciara Burns Gala Pairs draws record entry
Thanks to Norman Lacey, the Tournament Committee and other helpers for organising and attracting entries for this very successful event. The Tournament Directing team, headed by Sandie Millership, also did a sterling job in running the competition.
There was a record entry of 76 pairs to the three sections of the competition. This included participants from CBAI and SBU. Results can be viewed below:
Intermediate A
Intermediate B
Novice
Refresher Course on the Rules for Players and Tournament Directors
Alan Hill is running a refresher course on the rules of bridge on Sunday 28th August at 2.30pm. The venue is Kelvin Malone Bridge Centre. The course is open to everyone at all levels but maybe of particular help to both current and those who would like to be tournament directors.
As we return to face to face bridge many of us have forgotten about leads out of turn & revokes etc while playing online. Alan intends going over all the basic situations and will be happy to answer questions. If you are hoping to attend please let Alan know at clubanddiamond@yahoo.co.uk.
‘How to Enjoy Kitchen Bridge’
Here is a book for players who like a relaxing approach to playing bridge at home. The book is available on Amazon or directly from the author at jstreeten@clara.co.uk.
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‘A Worm’s Eye View’
Rex Anderson has written a history of the NIBU’s involvement in the Camrose Trophy matches from 1937 to 2021.
![]() | ‘A Worm’s Eye View’ is now available from Amazon at £4.99 for an e-book and £15.99 as a softback. |
Annual General Meeting of the NIBU
The Annual General Meeting of the NIBU was held on Sunday July 3rd at 2.30 pm at Kelvin and Malone Bridge Centre.
AGM Documentation
Presentation of Trophies
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Giving a Helping Hand
Hotel porters are thin on the ground these days – had to rope in a few ‘Sharks’ to help set up the bridge tables for the Teltscher Trophy.
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Teltscher Trophy 2022
This event took place over the weekend face-to-face at La Mon Hotel and Country Club. In a close finish England just failed to overtake the winners Scotland.
Results can be viewed here