Weekly Update 22/25-August-2023
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August 22, 2023
Weekly Update 22/25-August-2023
Partner Finders for 2024:
Looking for partner finders for Monday Afternoon and Friday daytime sessions. Please email the office if you are interested.
NZ Bridge Congress:
The early-bird special for this event in October ends on the 31st August. See foyer noticeboard for more details or go to https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/national-congress-feb-2022.html
Christchurch Congress:
16 / 17 September. We would love more entries in the Intermediate and Junior grades. See noticeboard for more details or go to
https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/
Tuesday session notice only
New Tuesday Partner finder:
Janet Keen will take on the role of Tuesday Partner finder as from now. Please TEXT
Janet if you require a partner, her number is in the match programme book. A big thank you to Sally Jeffcott who has performed this role over the past six years.
Added 25 October 2023
Youth Bridge Weekend:
We are having a bridge session, 6.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 2nd September - ”Play with an expert”. You don’t have to be an expert, some will partner the youth and other spare players will be matched up. This is a free session and supper is provided. Let the office know if you are keen.
Garden Working Bee at the club:
Saturday, September 2nd at 9.30am. Bring you secateurs/implements etc. Morning tea provided.

Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.

Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.

