BUDE were one of several bridge clubs throughout the country that took part in the ecats simultaneous pairs event on Tuesday, November 14 to raise money for Children in Need.

Congratulations go to Bob and Ann Bennett who were placed 80th, Jane Koldewey and Graham Clark, who finished 100th and Steve Clifton and Alan Biggs, who came 102nd.

In other clubs news, Neil Trenaman has been promoted to a One Star Master by the English Bridge Union while Chris Nichols and Jane Koldewey were part of the Cornwall ‘C’ team that lost their Western Counties League match 15-5 against an impressive Devon side.

The only multiple winner at evening bridge during November was Steve Clifton who won with both Alan Biggs and David Clarke.

Other winning pairs were Christine Theobald and Maureen Fallows, Bob and Ann Bennett, Fiona Hargreaves and James Sim and Chris Nichols and Jane Koldewey.

The Wednesday afternoon winning pairs were Deb Delvalle and Geoff Scutt who won twice, Alan Merchant - White and Ian Curtis who also won twice and Alan and Jean Pearce.

Please note that there are no Friday sessions at the club throughout the month of December.