Charles Lapthorne passed away last Tuesday night aged 93. Charles joined the club on the 25th July, 1984 (40 years membership this year)

Recognition was given to Charles who had given over 25 years of regular service as a card dealer, so we can enjoy duplicated boards. He spent 3 or 4 hours a week doing this as well as doing extra hours in the weekends for when tournaments are on or filling in when other dealers were are unable to come. 

Charles was awarded the Club Volunteer Award in 2016 and made a Life Member of the Club in 2023. He was a valued club member and shall be sorely missed.

A celebration of Charles’s life will be held tomorrow Wednesday July 3rd at 11am at the Shirley Golf Club. If attending the celebration the family have asked for members to wear something colourful (i.e. not black)

Saturday July 27 at the club, see foyer noticeboard for further details. There will be prizes for the best Intermediate and Junior teams if there are enough entries.

Club Senior / Junior Teams now will be held on Saturday 17th August.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up!

The format of the matches will be:

Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair & Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair