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English Bridge_ DECEMBER 1994 Don't worry. The Chess & Bridge Ce>ntre has an extensive range of Bridge books, Computers, Software and accessor k·.;. Jn addition we also operate a world-wide n1ail order service. Pictured bdov; is a selection of gift ideas. Mahogany Bridge Tables with wool baize covering. t rorative baize table cloths. : i ,, Computers & Software: r ~ndge 510 and 310, Bridge \ :i.tmpwn and Oxford Bridge 4, Bridge Master. 1OO's of books for players at all levels Gift double-packs. Bidding boxes, Duplicate boards & wallets. * Diaries. Or how about a Gift Subscription to Bridge Magazine? - (Tize oldest establislzed Bridge lvlagaziue ;, tlze world.) SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER £19.95 FOR A 12 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please call for a free copy of our Bridge Catalogue by return. If you are in London why not pay us a visit and try out our Bridge Computers and Software, or browse through our books. Bridge lessons by arrangement. CHESS & BRIDGE 369 EUSTON ROAD LONDON NW1 JAR Tel: 071 388 2404 Fax: 071 388 2407 PROBA BLY THE BEST ~,;:;;:;:=:;;;;;;;;;;;:!:::;;;;;;;;;;~-=:-=-=~~::;;;;;;;;;;;;;~==:.~ SHOP IN THE W ORLD So/o DISCOUNT FOR ALL E.B.U. MEMBERS ! ~-~~ Editor: Ken Rowe Master points, orders, competition entries and membership enquiries: English Wynford, Awllscombe, Honlton, Devon EX14 ONT EBU Broadfields, Bicester Road Tel: 01404-43259 Fax: 01404-47624 Aylesbury Bucks HP19 3BG Phone: 01296-394414 Fax: 01296-392464 ~ridge . Editorial Board: David Harris (chairman), Peter Sleeken, Joh.n Williams and the Editor And here is INSIDE INFORMATION Names wil be named 5 The Laws and Ethics Committee the good news spells out Its new policy The cover picture 7 A GOOD slice of the money from the national lottery is to go to the Presentations to the Macallan winners Sports Council. Unfortunately bridge will not benefit because it is not Triumph for outsiders 17 recognised as a sport. But hopes of getting the game accepted as a 'sport The title holder and many other stars of the mind' have received one small boost. are put in the shadows At Sheffield, the local Council for Sport and Recreation chose a bridge The easy way to pay 23 player as runner·up for Sportsman of the Year- Derek Jepson, treasurer How you can sign up to pay your of the Sheffield Bridge Oub. Now \~e have to persuade the Government subscription by direct debit that bridge is as worthwhile as bowls or badminton as a recreation! Then A year in the life of... 24,25 it will be possible to get grants to help provide tuition and facilities for The chairman and the treasurer report young and old. on another succesful year for the EBU Diary of a 5~3,.year old 31 AND now to golf. The EBU's idea for a national bridge competition open The retiring chairman reports on the only to teams from golf clubs has created a lot of interest. Many golf Absolute End ... and more clubs have asked for details of the knock·out competition and it looks as My eternal nightmare 38 if there will be enough teams to ensure a good start in the new year. Mike Swanson concludes his series There are cash prizes, with the winners getting £240. If you're a golfer on the laws-and then wakes up · too, get your local club interested. Watch the experts 39 Sit at the table with the world's best TiiANK you to all the members who contacted us to say how pleased they were with the special edition of Englisll Bridge published to celebrate ALSO INSIDE 100 years of bridge. The good news is that we had extra copies printed Back to Basics 33 and any member who would like an additional copy should contact Bidding Test 29 Eileen Maunder at the EBU. BookShelf 13 Conventions 15 FINALLY, from the Editor and all at the EBU ... County News 40,41,42,43 International Trials 21 Letters 10,11 Master Points 34,35,36,37,38 A Very Happy Christmas Pairs Quiz 15 -and may your contracts never go down Prize Play 9 Prize Play solution 33 Table Talk 9 The EBU's offices at Aylesbury will be closed from Tournament Diary 39 12.30pm, Dec 23, until8.30am, Jan 3. Winning Ways 19 All telephone calls received during that period will be recorded World Championships 7 on an answering machine. The publishers of English Bridge Directive, and to demonstrate to their Advertising: reserve the right to refuse advertise clients that they have done so. The ments from non-members of the EBU EBU will make advice available to Denny Davies, Advertisement Manager, English Bridge Union, without giving any reason. lf the pub licensees and advertisers. It Is not Broadfields, Blcester Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 3BG lishers refuse an advertisement from however responsible for the perfor· a member of the EBU, the Editorial rnance of holiday organisers. Phone: 01296 394414 Fax: 01296 392464 Board will give its reason(s) for doing Those booking overseas holidays so. The EBU seeks to exclude state Including air charter travel are ments that It recognises to be Incor strongly advi-s to ask for the name Published by English Bridge Union rect or misleading. Publication does and ATOL licence number of the not signify that the EBU aa:epts any operator concerned before paying liability for the performance of the their deposit. An ATOL licence advertiser. The EBU accepts no ensures that refunds of travel costs Design and artwork: Charlton Communications responsibility for what Is not within will be available in the event that the Phone: 01235 769562 its control operator fails. 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