1053 Mr Bridge Asia ad 1_Layout 1 02/11/2011 16:08 Page 1 CRUISE TO ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS INDIA & SOUTHEAST ASIA NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT* CRUISE FROM MUMBAI TO SINGAPORE ON A FASCINATING VOYAGE VISITING INDIA, THE MALDIVES, SRI LANKA, BURMA, THAILAND AND THE MALAY PENINSULA BOOK NOW FOR SPECIAL FARES INDIA Join us on this exciting Mr Bridge cruise. Board Aegean Odyssey in Mumbai, Mumbai Burma and enjoy an overnight stay in this amazing city before setting sail along Yangon Marmagao Bay of the historic Malabar Coast to Goa and Cochin. Heading out into the Indian Bengal Ocean you call at the world’s true desert island paradise, the Maldives, on andaman Arabian islands the way to Colombo in Sri Lanka. This voyage then takes you into the heart Sea Cochin Thailand of the mysterious, beautiful and deeply spiritual country of Burma. Next Sri Lanka Malacca Phuket is Phuket in Thailand, from where you will sail to the stunning Phi Phi Kuda Bandos Colombo Strait Penang Islands. The Malayan island of Penang and fascinating port of Malacca Male Malaysia Malacca lead the way to Singapore, the city that combines the colonial elegance Maldives of the Raffle’s era with the dynamism of a modern hi-tech city-state Singapore Cruise in comfort, relax in style 23-DAY FLY-CRUISE DEPARTING NOVEMBER 17, 2012 Aegean Odyssey is a premium class ship that has been especially refitted for MR BRIDGE FARES cruising in the Mediterranean. Carrying just 350 passengers, the atmosphere Standard Inside £3,450pp Premium Outside from £4,550pp on board is relaxed with plenty of passenger space, a choice of restaurants Premium Inside from £3,795pp Deluxe Outside from £5,395pp (with open-seating dining) and generously-sized accommodations, plus the Standard Outside £4,295pp Deluxe Balcony from £6,350pp comfort and attentive service of boutique-style cruising. FARES INCLUDE: SCHEDULED RETURN AIR & TRANSFERS SHORE EXCURSIONS IN ALL PORTS EXPERT ANTIQUITY LECTURE PROGRAMME WINE WITH DINNER & GRATUITIES ON BOARD EXCLUSIVE MR BRIDGE COCKTAIL PARTIES ACCOMPANIED BY BERNARD MAGEE PRE- AND POST-CRUISE OPTIONS There is a supplement of £100 per person for those wishing 4-NIGHT GOLDEN TRIANGLE to participate in the duplicate bridge Begin your holiday on November 13 with a 4-night land excursion, featuring programme or learn to play bridge. Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikhri and Agra. Fly London to Delhi on scheduled air. Stay in 5-star hotels throughout. Single £1,595. Double £1,098pp BOOK EARLY – THIS OFFER 2-NIGHT SINGAPORE STAY IS SUBJECT TO LIMITED End your holiday in style at the 5-star Fairmont or Swissotel The Stamford AVAILABILITY in Singapore. Single £378. Double £199pp CALL ON 01483 489961 VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY 10093 ABTA No.Y2206 www.voyagestoantiquity.com Prices are per person, double occupancy, and include MR BRIDGE SPECIAL SAVINGS. *The number of cabins with no single supplement is strictly limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.The bridge programme is completely optional and Mr Bridge passengers can participate as much, or as little as they wish. This offer is subject to availability, is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. FEATURES ADVERTISEMENTS Mr Bridge 5 Mr Bridge 2 Voyages to Antiquity Cruise to India AT THE 5* BRIDGE 10 The A to Z of and South East Asia Publisher and Bridge G, H KIROSEIZ by Julian Pottage 3 Egypt 2012 Managing Editor THREE Mr Bridge 17 David Stevenson 4 Voyages of Discovery CORNERS, Ryden Grange Answers Your Questions European Icons Knaphill, Surrey NA’AMA BAY 5 Tunisia 2012 GU21 2TH 21 Bidding Quiz by Bernard Magee EGYPT 2012 ( 01483 489961 6 Haslemere 2011 DVDs 22 Bidding Quiz Answers A 5* spacious resort hotel 7 Mail Order Form e-mail: by Bernard Magee complex with a friendly [email protected] 8 Voyages of Discovery atmosphere situated 3km 23 Defence Quiz 2012 Summer Cruises from the resort centre of website: by Julian Pottage Na’ama Bay and a 15 min- 13 Voyages to Antiquity ute courtesy bus ride from www.mrbridge.co.uk 24 Defence Quiz Answers Cruise to Croatia the hotel’s private beach. by Julian Pottage Associate Editor 16 Mr Bridge 2012 Diaries Julian Pottage 25 Declarer Play Quiz by Dave Huggett 19 Duplicate Bridge Rules Simplified Technical Consultant 26 Declarer Play Answers Tony Gordon by David Huggett 20 Bridge Weekends with Bernard Magee Bridge Consultant 27 Lead Quiz Bernard Magee by Andrew Kambites 22 Mr Bridge Playing Cards 28 Lead Quiz Answers Proof Readers by Andrew Kambites 22 Pens Tony Richards Danny Roth 29 Julian Pottage says 23 Mr Bridge Rubber/ Bid 1♥ with 4-4 Chicago Events Hugh Williams in the Majors Duplicate Bridge Richard Wheen 25 Bernard Magee’s 30 Jeremy Dhondy says Tips for Better Bridge Bernard Magee Office Manager Double is a Flexible 15-29 January 2012 Way to Compete 27 Mr Bridge Tutorial Catrina Shackleton Bridge Breaks from £1099* 31 Julian Pottage All inclusive board Events & Cruises 35 Bridge Event Answers Your Questions includes: buffet-style break- ( 01483 489961 Booking Form fast, lunch, dinner, snacks 34 Prize Crossword 2 Jessica Galt 36 Mr Bridge Christmas served at selected times Rachel Everett by Sputnik between meals, ice cream and New Year served in the afternoon and Megan Riccio 36 100 Winning Bridge afternoon tea. An unlim- 37 Table and Tips for the ited amount of hot, soft and Tablecloths Offer Clubs & Charities Improving Player alcoholic drinks (excluding reviewed international brands and Maggie Axtell 37 Cut-out Form cocktails) served 10am to [email protected] by Sandra Landy 38 Global Travel Insurance midnight. 37 Prize Crossword 2 *per person full-board sharing a Address Changes Solution 42 Charity Bridge Events twin-bedded room and is inclusive Elizabeth Bryan of bridge fees. Single supplement 40 Readers’ Letters 43 Stamps £220 per fortnight. These prices are ( 01483 485342 based on air travel from Gatwick. Flights from Manchester, Newcastle 41 Christmas Quiz 48 Bernard Magee’s and East Midlands are available at a All correspondence should Five-card Majors CD supplement. 45 Seven Days be addressed to Mr Bridge. This holiday is arranged in conjunction Please make sure that all by Sally Brock 48 QPlus 10 with Thomas Cook Holidays ATOL1179. letters, e-mails and faxes carry full postal addresses and telephone numbers. The views expressed in this publication are not DETAILS & BOOKINGS necessarily those of the publisher or its Managing Editor. ( 01483 489961 Page 3 No Single Supplements on selected I & G cabins** European Icons Departing April 27th 2012 – 15 days Incredible cruise offers: Inside from only £999pp, Outside from only £1,499pp Mesmerising Istanbul – a showcase of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, enthralling Athens – ‘cradle of western civilisation’ and romantic Rome – heart of the mighty Roman Empire. Three of Europe’s most notable cities, whose glorious histories live on through some of the world’s most remarkable edifices. Nasrid princes left opulent footprints in the remarkable Alhambra. Legendary Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the ‘Way of St James’. Brooding Mount Etna watches over Messina, whilst Napoleonic echoes resonate around Ajaccio. Guarding the strait between the Mediterranean and Atlantic, the unmistakable profile of ‘The Rock’. All passengers* will be eligible for seminars, drinks parties, quiz competitions, daily evening bridge after first and second dinner sitting and occasional afternoon bridge sessions. The bridge programme is fully optional and you may participate as much or as little as you wish. Mr Bridge actively YOUR encourages singles to join the party and they will always be found a partner for a game. VOYAGE INCLUDES: PORTSMOUTH • Evening bridge available for first and second diners • Afternoon duplicate bridge when at sea and in port • Bridge seminars when at sea and in port LA CORUÑA • Exclusive Mr Bridge drinks CIVITAVECCHIA ISTANBUL parties AJACCIO • All meals, entertainment and onboard gratuities MESSINA PIRAEUS • Comprehensive lecture and guest speaker programme ALMERIA GIBRALTAR • Captain’s cocktail parties and gala dinners 01483 489961 for brochures and bookings www.bridgecruises.co.uk Fares shown are per person based on two people sharing lowest inside twin-bedded cabin category and include all applicable discounts for new bookings only. All offers are subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other offer or loyalty offer, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Fares shown include current fuel supplements correct at time of printing, but subject to change. Fares shown are based on a guarantee fare, where a cabin number may not be allocated at time of booking. See brochure for full terms and conditions. *Only bookings made directly with Mr Bridge are eligible to be part of the Mr Bridge Group. **No single supplement applies to selected I and G cabins and is subject to availability. Voyages of Discovery is a trading name of All Leisure Holidays Ltd. VOD_BR111 European Icons_A4.indd 1 06/10/2011 13:29:46 REHASH TABLE OFFER EGYPT / TUNISIA Mr Bridge My black vinyl covered Thankfully for the people metal tables are ideal of Egypt as well as would- AT THE for club use, as they can be bridge holiday-makers serve the needs of several looking for real winter ROYAL KENZ different groups at the sun, the political climate is TUNISIA same venue, especially as now more settled. Indeed, most clubs use table cloths there has been a surge these days. For those that of bookings earlier this Two-week feel the need for a green week, for the fortnight half-board playing surface, I draw in January with Bernard duplicate In last month’s issue of the special table and cloth Magee and his team, BRIDGE, I drew attention offer to the attention of phone ( 01483 489961 holiday to some events and new clubs and individuals alike.