turned professional in 1995, when she launched her Mobile School of Bridge. Brunner taught beginning and intermediate players until 2006. She did private teaching, as well as offering her services as a professional partner. As well as writing articles for bridge magazines, she wrote two books. According to Tom Townsend, she was "one of Manchester's best-loved teachers and players". Publications Books 192 pp. 192 pp. Pamphlets Practise Your Avoidance Plays (Bisley: Bridge Plus, 2001) 16 pp. References External links 1953 births 2011 deaths British and Irish contract bridge players English contract bridge players Bridge players from London Venice Cup players Contract bridge writers Writers from London Deaths from breast cancer Deaths from cancer in England Place of death missing