Debbie Sandford

I’ve always loved games but fell in love with bridge when I was first taught it at age 21. Unfortunately though, career, friends, family and life in general all meant that I wasn’t able to start playing and learning regularly for another 15 years or so. I was lucky enough to be taught by both Raymond and Sally Brock, and at the European Championships in Istanbul in 2019 I won a bronze medal in the Women’s Teams partnering Sally, in a team that also included Diana Nettleton, Marusa Gold and Susanna Gross. I formed a partnership with my friend Kath Stynes several years ago, and we were part of the England team that won the 2023 Lady Milne Cup.

I live in London with my life and bridge partner, Gad Chadha, plus our cocker spaniel and various young adult children who come and go. Beyond bridge I sit as a magistrate in the criminal and family courts, where I am a Deputy Bench Chair of the Central London bench. And when not doing that, I love skiing, reading, travel, tennis and singing. And occasionally Netflix.

Major International Appearances

Lady Milne Trophy Selections: 2023