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Deal of the WeekManchester LeagueThe four divisions for the league 2024-25 have been set up, there are nine teams in division one and seven teams in divisions two, three and four. A newcomer's league is in the process of being set up. Follow the links on the league page to see current standings. Dimmie Fleming - Irene DaviesCongratulations to Irene Davies who will be receiving the Dimmie Fleming Award from the EBU for her contributions to the success of the MCBA during the last 15 years. Click here for citation. Ben FranksThe Ben Franks Pairs event will be on Sunday December 1st at Bramhall Bridge Club. The leading four pairs with primary allegiance to Manchester qualify to play in the Corwen Trophy - online on RealBridge May 31st to June 1st 2025. Entries from non-Manchester pairs are welcomed. Click here for entry form and more details. Premier LeagueThe EBU's Premier League's second weekend was on 28-29th September. Manchester players participating were John Hassett and Andrew Woodcock in the Hackett team, Michael Byrne in the Knottenbelt team, John Holland and Alan Mould in the Penfold team. The Knottenbelt team remain second in the first division but the Penfold team have moved up to lead the second division. Results are on the EBU web site. Cumbria/Westmorland Swiss PairsCongratulations to the Manchester pairs who did well in this event on Sunday Sept 22nd. Eddie Thornton-Chan/Tony Hodgson were second, Daniel Kelsall/Stuart Shalom third and Barbara Eastabrook/Karen Jones fourth. Results are on the Cumbria web site. Crockfords FinalsThe finals of Crockfords took place from 21st to 22nd September. Alec Smalley, Tom Slater, Michael Byrne and John Hassett finished fourth in the cup. In the Plate David Barton and Irving Blakey played on the Solomon team. John Holland and Alan Mould played on the Penfold Team, they finished fourth. Results are on the EBU web site. Manchester CongressThe Manchester Congress will be held on 4th-5th January 2025 at the Cresta Court Hotel Altrincham. Pairs on the Saturday, Swiss Teams on the Sunday. Also Kevin Comrie pairs on the Sunday for NGS 9 and below. Mark the date in your diary, more information here
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