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2006 - 2015
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Topic Comments

Alerting of Doubles (1) 2006 Under the new rules there is confusion as to which doubles should be alerted and which do not need to be - in force from August 2006 to July 2013.

Alerting of Doubles (2) 2006 Some notes based on an article by England International player Jeremy Dhondy - in force from August 2006 to July 2013.

Announcements and Alerts 2006 Notes relating to the rules about alerting and announcing that were in force from August 2006 to July 2013.

Announcements and Alerts 2013 update (1) Narrative style notes relating to the current rules about alerting and announcing.

Announcements and Alerts 2013 update (2) The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form.

Announcements (EBU Summary) 2006 The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form - that were in force from August 2006 to July 2013 .

Appeal Rulings Individual appeal rulings can be accessed through the link on the left.

Behaviour at the Bridge Table Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game. Courteous behaviour is an exceptionally important part of that enjoyment. This guide serves as a brief reminder of how to behave at the bridge table. We are sure that all players naturally follow this code of conduct but there are times when concentration and pressure can take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this note as a reminder. Please also see the Essex CBA statement.

Benefits of EBU Membership The EBU's own summary of the benefits of membership.

Bill Gates Lecture Not very much to do with Bridge but some perceptive comments on the modern world from the founder of the Micosoft Corporation.

"Book Rulings" Summary This handy "aide memoire" was originally constructed by Lionel Wernick, and it has been adopted by other neighbouring clubs as a quick guide to treatment of common irregularities, such as a lead out of turn, insufficient bid, and a revoke. It has been updated to reflect the 2007 changes in the Laws.

"Club Bulletins" (EBU) Bulletins 1 - 9 can be accessed from the 'EBU Links' page - please click on the link on the left.

Club Standard Movements (Pairs) Notes about the principles and details governing the choice of movement)s) for a given number of tables. Note the inclusion of 'Appendix Mitchell' movements for 13 - 16 tables; these movements enable a smaller number of boards in play, and hence each pair plays a greater proportion of the total, eg, 24/26 rather than 24/32.

Club Venue A handy printable leaflet giving directions to the club venue.

Computer Generated Hands The link on the left will take you to a discussion document as aired at the club in February 2011.

Computer Generated Hands - Comments The link on the left will take you to a document that summarises the comments received on the discussion document.

Computer Generated Hands - Verdict The link on the left will take you to a document that sets out the outcome of the discussion.

Dummy's Rights and Obligations A summary as to what Dummy MAY, MUST NOT, and SHOULD do

First Night Results A copy of the results sheet from the first ever meeting of Mountnessing Bridge Club, on February 5th 1987

GCSE Answers Not very much to do with Bridge but something to raise a smile or two.

Irregularities (General Notes) A general introduction to 'irregularites at the table'. See also the notes on 'Book Rulings', 'Slow Passes' and 'Unauthorised Information'.

Ladies, Men's & Open Pairs In the past the club was big enough to hold three separate events on a single night. With the smaller number of tables that are now attracted to the club, alternative arrangements are necessary.

Law Changes 2008 (1) A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Directors' perspective.

Law Changes 2008 (2) A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Players' perspective

"Mechanical Errors" What is a 'mechanical error' and up to what point can it be corrected?

Membership Application An application form for club membership for existing members whose contact or other details have changed, and also for new members, including returning past members

Membership Renewal A simplified application form for club membership renewal for existing members whose contact and other details have not changed

Miscellaneous Notes Covering a range of smaller topics, including 'Scoring Adjustments', 'Conduct of Appeals', and 'False Claims'.

Mobile Phones Most people would agree that it is irritating to hear a mobile phone ring while the club is in session.

Orange Book Changes 2008 A summary of the changes to "The Orange Book" that became effective in August 2008 - received from the English Bridge Union.

Play with the odds To a large degree, long term success at the Bridge Table is all about 'playing with the odds'. If you are in the happy position where your contract is 'cast iron' then the odds may not be relevant, but even then you might faces choices about lines of play for an overtrick. This page is expected to evolve over time but here to start you off is a useful table of facts and figures that has been developed from an original provided by club member Dr Nigel Cundy.

Psyches Informed by advice received from the English Bridge Union, here is an updated statement about PSYCHES

Psyches - definition Compiled from extracts from the Laws and the Orange Book, together with some added comments

Psyche Reports Individual reports are available to club members only via the link on the left (username and password required)

Revised Master Point Scheme Changes that were introduced to the EBU Master Point Scheme, effective from April 2010.

Scoring Issues What happens if something goes wrong with the scoring?

Slow Passes What is a 'slow pass' and why does it create potential problems?

Slow Play - the consequences For example, how one pair finishing a round late can affect every other pair in the room

Statistics - Current Ladder The latest ladder standings for the current membership year

Statistics - Player of the Month (current) The latest 'Player of the Month' standings.

Statistics - Player of the Month (history) The 'Player of the Month' winners since inception in October 2006.

Suit Splits How might that suit split? A guidance note available only to club members via the 'Play with the Odds' link on the Members' Area Service List (username and password required)

Teams of Four Club standard movements, scoring, and wine prizes

Unauthorised Information (1) What is "Unauthorised Information", how can it arise, and what are the possible consequences?

Unauthorised Information (2) Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham

Unauthorised Information (3) Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham

Topic	Comments
Alerting of Doubles (1) 2006	Under the new rules there is confusion as to which doubles should be alerted and which do not need to be - in force from August 2006 to July 2013.
Alerting of Doubles (2) 2006	Some notes based on an article by England International player Jeremy Dhondy - in force from August 2006 to July 2013.
Announcements and Alerts 2006	Notes relating to the rules about alerting and announcing that were in force from August 2006 to July 2013.
Announcements and Alerts 2013 update (1)	Narrative style notes relating to the current rules about alerting and announcing.
Announcements and Alerts 2013 update (2)	The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form.
Announcements (EBU Summary) 2006	The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form - that were in force from August 2006 to July 2013 .
Appeal Rulings	Individual appeal rulings can be accessed through the link on the left.
Behaviour at the Bridge Table	Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game. Courteous behaviour is an exceptionally important part of that enjoyment. This guide serves as a brief reminder of how to behave at the bridge table. We are sure that all players naturally follow this code of conduct but there are times when concentration and pressure can take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this note as a reminder. Please also see the Essex CBA statement.
Benefits of EBU Membership	The EBU's own summary of the benefits of membership.
Bill Gates Lecture	Not very much to do with Bridge but some perceptive comments on the modern world from the founder of the Micosoft Corporation.
"Book Rulings" Summary	This handy "aide memoire" was originally constructed by Lionel Wernick, and it has been adopted by other neighbouring clubs as a quick guide to treatment of common irregularities, such as a lead out of turn, insufficient bid, and a revoke. It has been updated to reflect the 2007 changes in the Laws.
"Club Bulletins" (EBU)	Bulletins 1 - 9 can be accessed from the 'EBU Links' page - please click on the link on the left.
Club Standard Movements (Pairs)	Notes about the principles and details governing the choice of movement)s) for a given number of tables. Note the inclusion of 'Appendix Mitchell' movements for 13 - 16 tables; these movements enable a smaller number of boards in play, and hence each pair plays a greater proportion of the total, eg, 24/26 rather than 24/32.
Club Venue	A handy printable leaflet giving directions to the club venue.
Computer Generated Hands	The link on the left will take you to a discussion document as aired at the club in February 2011.
Computer Generated Hands - Comments	The link on the left will take you to a document that summarises the comments received on the discussion document.
Computer Generated Hands - Verdict	The link on the left will take you to a document that sets out the outcome of the discussion.
Dummy's Rights and Obligations	A summary as to what Dummy MAY, MUST NOT, and *SHOULD* do
First Night Results	A copy of the results sheet from the first ever meeting of Mountnessing Bridge Club, on February 5th 1987
GCSE Answers	Not very much to do with Bridge but something to raise a smile or two.
Irregularities (General Notes)	A general introduction to 'irregularites at the table'. See also the notes on 'Book Rulings', 'Slow Passes' and 'Unauthorised Information'.
Ladies, Men's & Open Pairs	In the past the club was big enough to hold three separate events on a single night. With the smaller number of tables that are now attracted to the club, alternative arrangements are necessary.
Law Changes 2008 (1)	A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Directors' perspective.
Law Changes 2008 (2)	A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Players' perspective
"Mechanical Errors"	What is a 'mechanical error' and up to what point can it be corrected?
Membership Application	An application form for club membership for existing members whose contact or other details have changed, and also for new members, including returning past members
Membership Renewal	A simplified application form for club membership renewal for existing members whose contact and other details have not changed
Miscellaneous Notes	Covering a range of smaller topics, including 'Scoring Adjustments', 'Conduct of Appeals', and 'False Claims'.
Mobile Phones	Most people would agree that it is irritating to hear a mobile phone ring while the club is in session.
Orange Book Changes 2008	A summary of the changes to "The Orange Book" that became effective in August 2008 - received from the English Bridge Union.
Play with the odds	To a large degree, long term success at the Bridge Table is all about 'playing with the odds'. If you are in the happy position where your contract is 'cast iron' then the odds may not be relevant, but even then you might faces choices about lines of play for an overtrick. This page is expected to evolve over time but here to start you off is a useful table of facts and figures that has been developed from an original provided by club member Dr Nigel Cundy.
Psyches	Informed by advice received from the English Bridge Union, here is an updated statement about PSYCHES
Psyches - definition	Compiled from extracts from the Laws and the Orange Book, together with some added comments
Psyche Reports	Individual reports are available to club members only via the link on the left (username and password required)
Revised Master Point Scheme	Changes that were introduced to the EBU Master Point Scheme, effective from April 2010.
Scoring Issues	What happens if something goes wrong with the scoring?
Slow Passes	What is a 'slow pass' and why does it create potential problems?
Slow Play - the consequences	For example, how one pair finishing a round late can affect every other pair in the room
Statistics - Current Ladder	The latest ladder standings for the current membership year
Statistics - Player of the Month (current)	The latest 'Player of the Month' standings.
Statistics - Player of the Month (history)	The 'Player of the Month' winners since inception in October 2006.
Suit Splits	How might that suit split? A guidance note available only to club members via the 'Play with the Odds' link on the Members' Area Service List (username and password required)
Teams of Four	Club standard movements, scoring, and wine prizes
Unauthorised Information (1)	What is "Unauthorised Information", how can it arise, and what are the possible consequences?
Unauthorised Information (2)	Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham
Unauthorised Information (3)	Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham