It is with deep sorrow that we give you the sad news that Christopher Smith died last night.
Being president during two years of lockdown, Christopher was instrumental, along with Paul, in holding the bridge club together. Those who knew Christopher will fondly remember his warm personality, particularly his delightful sense of humour and his signature bow-ties, which were a charming fixture at our Christmas parties.
We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Christine, her family and friends.
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Christopher's...
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Is winning a Plate event that you'd rather not be playing in a success?
You can ask Paul who has won the Scottish Cup Plate playing with his brother Alex with Sam Punch and Stephen Peterkin. They beat the Maiolani team by 120-89 IMP yesterday.
Although one of the four seeds in the Scottish Cup, Paul's team lost in the first round by 19 IMP to a strong (unseeded) team who eventually lost in the final. This dropped them into the Plate where they won five matches to take the title.
Full match results
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Starting 1 January 2025, clubs can award local master points for their simultaneous pairs events. Previously, the SBU awarded all master points centrally.
The SBU will continue to award national and local points to top performers.
Club-awarded points will count toward the George Martin and Betty Kelly Trophies. This change affects the two Easter Simultaneous Pairs events in March.
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Six Berwick teams competed against Tyler Hill Bridge Club but could not repeat last year's victory.
Full results
Paul's commentary on the hands (PDF)
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