East District News
New Laws
The SBU will implement the new laws on 1st September 2008. Refer to the SBU's commentary on the changes, and recommendations as to how Directors should apply the Laws.
Copies of the New Laws are being printed. Affiliated clubs will receive one copy free from the SBU; additional copiesand will be available from John Wilson at a cost of £3 (inc p&p), though it is hoped to provide an initial stock to District Secretaries in the early months.
International Play-offs
All the play-offs for the Beijing Open Team will be held in the Carlton BC - Sunday August 24 at 1pm, Monday August 25 and Tuesday August 26 - both at 5.30pm - 40 boards per session. Screens will be used.
Please note that the Carlton is now located in their new premises at 36B Warriston Gardens - a map of how to find it is available on their website. There is limited parking to the rear of the building - please do not park just beyond the entrance as this is reserved for the Bowling Club. There is also plenty of on-street parking.
Beginners & Improvers Weekend
This year the event is at the Queensferry Hotel in North Queensferry, 27-29 March 2009. This incorporates a heat for the Johnston & Kennedy trophies on Sunday 29th March. Full details of the Beginners & Improvers Weekend are on the SBU website.
Junior Bridge Dates
Here are the dates for this term's junior bridge sessions at the Melville:
- Thursday September 18th (7-9pm)
- Saturday September 27th (11.30-1.30) – as part of ‘Doors Open’ Day
- Thursday October 9th (7-9pm)
- Sunday October 26th (3-5pm)
- Sunday November 9th (3-5pm)
- Thursday November 27th (7-9pm)
- Sunday December 7th (3-5pm)
We have Minibridge packs available for anyone who might want to consider starting up a group at a local Primary School. If you're interested please contact Norma Bain 0131 6614345 () or Laura Middleton 0131 6671849 ().
Learn Basics of Bridge
Saturday 30th August at the Carlton Bridge Club. If you have friends or colleagues who are interested in learning bridge they might be very interested. We'll publish more details shortly.
New one day congress announced
Saturday 11th October at the Carlton Bridge Club. Full details from the club.
League Fixtures Meeting
The League Meeting takes place on Tues 9th Sept - Div 1-3 at 7.30pm, and Div 4-5 at 8.15pm at the new Carlton.
Watson Trophy
First up in the new season as ever is the Watson, the District Multiple Teams of Four Championship - Sunday 21st September, 2008, Melville BC, Edinburgh, 1.00pm. Entry Fee £40 per team including table money and pre-match drink
Entries please to the convener - Alan Officer Tel: 0131 343 2560 (). Alan is also collecting entries for the Atholl Cup so why not enter that at the same time!
Master Points
The SBU Master Point Secretary is now Janet
Rixon.
Her address is Janet Rixon, Strathside, Midmill, Kintore, Inverurie
AB51 0XA. Janet is aiming to assemble an email address database for the SBU so if you wish to add your details email your name, masterpoint number and chosen email address to
. See the Email Database letter for full details.
Trials
For season 2008/09 the procedure for the selection of SBU Open Teams will be as detailed in the Trials Brochure. Trial Dates are as follows:
Pre trial – September 27-28
Camrose trial (1) – November 1-2
Camrose trial (2) – November 29-30
All 3 trials to be held at Stirling & Union BC
MacLaren Cup
The knockout cup was retained by Merchiston, beating Longniddry Bees in the final earlier this month.
SBU in Turkey
The SBU is pleased to announce its 1st Overseas National (Red-pointed) Congress in association with Bridge Overseas Ltd at the 5* Mares Hotel, Marmaris, Turkey between 1st-8th May 2009. Early booking strongly recommended to secure the flight availabilty from local airports. Flights and half board only £585 plus bridge fee of £99. For further information and brochure phone Peter Cohen 0141 639 1724 () or Bridge Overseas Ltd Freephone 0800 0346246 ()
Carlton Bridge Club has moved
The Carlton Bridge Club has now moved to its new address:
Carlton Bridge Club, 36B Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3
5NE.
Tel: 0131 552 3122. Website: http://www.carltonbridgecentre.co.uk/
Club Nights (these are changed - please note!):
Mon : Open Match-Pointed Pairs 1.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.
Tue: Reserved for competitions (no regular tournament)
Wed: Aggregate Pairs - 7.00 p.m.
Thu: Open Match-Pointed Pairs - 1.30 p.m.
Thu: Aggregate Pairs - 7.00 p.m.
Fri : Open Match-Pointed Pairs - 7.00 p.m.
Cowan Cup
This pairs event organised by East District has had a reduced entry in recent years, despite being an interesting and prestigious event. As convener Mike Ash is anxious to increase participation at club level. We have introduced some innovations to make the event attractive to players at all levels and I hope that your club will consider holding a heat this autumn - see Mike's note, and find the relevant form here in PDF format (and here in Microsoft Word format should you require it).
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