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Number: 175 UK £3.95 Europe €5.00 July 2017 Bernard Magee’s Acol Bidding Quiz This month we are dealing with hands that contain voids. You are West in the auctions below, BRIDGEplaying ‘Standard Acol’ with a weak no-trump (12-14 points) and four-card majors. 1. Dealer West. Game All. 4. Dealer East. Love All. 7. Dealer East. Love All. 10. Dealer North. Love All. ♠ A K 6 5 ♠ Void ♠ K Q 8 7 6 ♠ Q J 7 6 ♥ Void ♥ J 6 5 4 3 ♥ Void ♥ Void N ♦ J 8 7 6 2 N ♦ Q 9 7 3 2 N ♦ K Q 4 3 2 N ♦ Q J 4 3 W E W E W E W E ♣ A K 7 4 ♣ A 6 5 ♣ 7 6 5 ♣ Q 8 7 6 5 S S S S West North East South West North East South West North East South West North East South ? 1♠ Pass 1♥ Pass 1♦ 1♥ Pass 1NT Pass 2♠ Pass 1♠ Pass 2♣ Pass ? ? ? 2. Dealer East. Game All. 5. Dealer East. Love All. 8. Dealer East. Love All. 11. Dealer North. Love All. ♠ Void ♠ Void ♠ K Q 8 7 6 ♠ Q J 7 6 N N N ♥ K Q 4 2 ♥ J 6 5 4 3 ♥ Void N ♥ K Q 3 2 W E W E W E W E ♦ J 6 5 3 ♦ Q 9 7 3 2 ♦ 7 6 5 ♦ A 8 7 6 5 S S S S ♣ J 6 5 4 2 ♣ A 6 5 ♣ K Q 4 3 2 ♣ Void West North East South West North East South West North East South West North East South 1♠ Pass 1♠ Pass 1♥ Pass 1♣ 1♠ 2♣ ? 1NT Pass 2♣ Pass 1♠ Pass 2♣ Pass ? ? ? 3. Dealer East. Game All. 6. Dealer East. Love All. 9. Dealer East. Love All. 12. Dealer North. Love All. ♠ A 9 7 6 ♠ Void ♠ K Q 8 7 6 ♠ Q J 7 6 N ♥ Void ♥ J 6 5 4 3 N ♥ Void N ♥ Void N W E W E W E W E ♦ K 8 4 ♦ Q 9 7 3 2 ♦ Q 6 5 ♦ Q J 3 S S S ♣ A Q 10 5 4 2 ♣ A 6 5 ♣ K Q 4 3 2 S ♣ Q 8 7 6 5 3 West North East South West North East South West North East South West North East South 1♥ Pass 1♠ Pass 1♥ Pass 1♠ 2♥ Pass ? 1NT Pass 2♦ Pass 1♠ Pass 2♥ Pass ? ? ? Answers on page 41 Answers on page 43 Answers on page 45 Answers on page 49 Madeira, Lisbon & the Canary Islands 6th January 2018 • 14 nights • Sails from Southampton • Balmoral • L1801 14 nights from only £1,239 per person Tenerife Start 2018 in style on this wonderful sailing to five diverse islands, complemented by Portugal’s vibrant capital, Lisbon. From the volcanic Timanfaya National Park to the golden sand dunes of Maspalomas Beach, and from the laurel forests of Los Tilos to soaring Mount Teide, astounding attractions will greet you at every turn. What’s more, the warm Canarian climate is sure to be a welcome relief from the cold weather back home. Your first port of call is Funchal, capital of Madeira, the ‘garden island’. An overnight stay will provide ample time to enjoy the highlights, from enchanting gardens to afternoon tea at the world-famous Reid’s Hotel. The entire island of La Palma is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with scenery that ranges from untouched forests and tumbling waterfalls to the soaring San Antonio Volcano. In Santa Cruz you can take a stroll around the Old Quarter. The cobbled streets are lined with colourful mansions. Balmoral will then head to Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, which boasts an array of tapas bars and enlightening museums. It’s also home to Spain’s highest peak, Mount Teide, and its surrounding National Park. The island-hopping continues as you reach Gran Canaria, where you can absorb the mix of architecture in the Vagueta district of Las Palmas. Next you can explore the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, such as the Timanfaya National Park, which is pockmarked with crater cones and contorted formations moulded from solidified lava. Before arriving back in the UK you’ll make a stop in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, where architectural wonders await you. Prices per person Interior Room £1,239 Ocean View Room £1,429 Superior Ocean View Room £1,709 Superior Balcony £2,329 Suite £2,469 Single Room £1,379 Prices are correct at time of going to print, but may change at any time, call for latest prices. Contact Mr Bridge to book now on 01483 489 961 or visit www.mrbridge.co.uk FOC382046_Mr_Bridge_Cruise_pages_Mag_ads_W/C.22.05.17_FV.indd 1 26/05/2017 16:16 Features this month include: ADVERTISERS’ BRIDGE 1 Bidding Quiz by Bernard Magee INDEX 5 Mr Bridge 2 Madeira, Lisbon Ryden Grange, Knaphill, & the Canary Islands 7 Bidding Quiz by Bernard Magee Surrey GU21 2TH with Fred.Olsen ( 01483 489961 9 Code Breakers in WWII - Part Two by Shireen Mohandes 3 Clive Goff’s Stamps [email protected] 4 Rio Carnival & River 14 The King is Dead – Long Live the Contract! www.mrbridge.co.uk Plate with Fred.Olsen by Michael Byrne shop: www.mrbridge.co.uk/ 6 Scandinavian Capitals 15 Declarer Play Quiz by David Huggett mrbridge-shop & St Petersburg Publisher and 16 Sally’s Slam Clinic with Fred.Olsen Managing Editor 17 Declarer Play Answers by David Huggett 8 Mr Bridge UK Events Mr Bridge 18 About Trump Management by Andrew Kambites 16 Club Insurance Bridge Consultant 20 About Trump Management Quiz 16 Travel Insurance Bernard Magee by Andrew Kambites bernardmagee 17 QPlus 12 @mrbridge.co.uk 21 Defence Quiz by Julian Pottage 21 Bernard Magee’s Cartoons & Illustrations 22 David Stevenson Answers Your Questions Tutorial Software Marguerite Lihou 25 Defence Quiz Answers by Julian Pottage 24 Designs for Bridge www.margueritelihou.co.uk 27 What to do about Slow Play by Jeremy Dhondy Tables Technical Consultant 29 About Trump Management Answers 26 The Wonders of Iceland Tony Gordon by Andrew Kambites with Fred.Olsen Typesetting & Design 30 Fourth Highest-itis by Ian Dalziel 31 Bernard Magee DVDs Ruth Edmondson Set 7 32 Jacoby 2NT Leads to Optimum Contract [email protected] 34 Bernard Magee DVDs by Heather Dhondy Proof Readers Sets 1-3 33 Catching Up with Sally Brock Julian Pottage 35 Bernard Magee DVDs Mike Orriel 34 A History of Playing Cards by Paul Bostock Sets 4-6 Catrina Shackleton 36 Gisborne’s Intervention by David Bird 42 Designs for Bridge Richard Wheen Table Covers 38 Julian Pottage Answers Your Questions Customer Services 43 Acol Bidding 41 More Tips by Bernard Magee Catrina Shackleton with Bernard Magee [email protected] 41 Bidding Quiz Answers (1-3) by Bernard Magee 44 Declarer Play Events & Cruises 42 Readers’ Letters with Bernard Magee ( 01483 489961 43 Bidding Quiz Answers (4-6) by Bernard Magee 45 Defence Jessica Galt with Bernard Magee [email protected] 44 Wendy Wensum’s Diaries 46 Denham Filming 2018 Megan Riccio 45 Bidding Quiz Answers (7-9) by Bernard Magee [email protected] 51 Swedish Waterways & 46 Bridge With Angela reviewed by David Huggett Sophie Pierrepont Cities with Fred.Olsen [email protected] 47 Seven Days by Sally Brock 52 Canaries Christmas Clubs & Charities 49 Bidding Quiz Answers (10-12) by Bernard Magee & Funchal Fireworks with Fred.Olsen Maggie Axtell 50 Counting Defence by Bernard Magee [email protected] Address Changes ( 01483 485342 REDUCE THE COST OF YOUR POSTAGE Elizabeth Bryan [email protected] Postage stamps for sale at 90% of face-value, all mint with full gum. Quotations for commercial quantities available on request. Printed in the UK by Values supplied in 100s, higher values available as well as The Magazine 1st and 2nd class (eg 2nd class: 100x38p+100x18p). Printing Company www.magprint.co.uk ( 020 8422 4906 e-mail: [email protected] BRIDGE July 2017 Page 3 Rio Carnival & River Plate 23rd January 2018 • 46 nights • Sails from Southampton • Balmoral • L1803 • Adult travellers only (18+) 46 nights from only £4,179 per person Rio De Janeiro With a cocktail of sun, sea, sand and samba awaiting you, this is an unmissable chance to see South America at its intoxicating best. Let Balmoral be your guide during 46 nights of once-in-a- lifetime exploration and experiences. Balmoral will take in the floral blooms, volcanic scenery and year-round warmth of Madeira, Tenerife and Cape Verde, before nearly three weeks of South American exploration, starting in Brazil. Calls into Fortaleza and Maceió present ample opportunity to relax and absorb the local culture amid white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Get set for a dazzling concoction of swirling sequins, colourful feathers and richly-adorned floats, accompanied by entrancing, authentic Samba beats and a euphoric atmosphere all round. With three nights in port there’ll be plenty of time to tick Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach and more off your list too. Montevideo is the perfect hors d’oeuvre for an overnight stay in seductive Buenos Aires, home of the Argentine Tango. With a plethora of historic and artistic attractions within reach – as well as the thundering Iguazu Falls. Experience a sun-drenched life of luxury in the glamorous, yacht-filled resort of Punta del Este, followed by Santos, gateway to cosmopolitan São Paulo. Next in line is Salvador, proudly home to nearly 300 churches. Mindelo, Lanzarote and Lisbon all feature on the route back to Southampton, rounding off your expedition.