Weekly Update 24-Dec-2025
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December 26, 2025
Weekly Update 24-December-2025
Canterbury Holiday Pairs:
There is no requirement to pre-register for this tournament. You can play all or anyone of the sessions.
Note:
No concession cards for these sessions as it is a tournament.
Partner wanted? Please contact the office if you are wanting a partner for the holiday pairs in January. Sat 3rd, Tues 6th, Thurs 8th January.
Holiday Bridge:
please refer to the website Home Page and scroll down for session times.
Volunteer players wanted for 2026:
To be helpers at the beginner lessons or to be a spare player for the sessions. A roster will be made up once we get enough volunteers. See the foyer noticeboard or email the office if you can help.
Sessions are Monday and Wednesday evenings Juniors/Tuesday Mornings /Sundays
Beginner Bridge Lessons
starts Wednesday, January 28 for 13 weeks.
Tutor:
Shirley Newton
Back to Bridge refresher course:
Starts Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.
Tutor:
Leon Meier
Need a partner for 2026:
Please contact the partner finder for your session:
If you require a partner for any session, the following people might be able to help. Please leave a message so that they can return your call.
Monday afternoon:
Ian Familton - 027 480 1514
Monday night:
Peg Butterfield - 388-4286 or 021 0298-4534
Tuesday morning: Players can come without a partner
Tuesday night:
Janet Keen - 027 463 2005 (ring or text)
Wednesday night:
Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (text only) (Juniors can come without a partner)
Thursday night:
Sue Southen - 027 489 8572
Friday daytime:
Norma Loomes - 027 403 9339
Sunday afternoon:
Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (All players can come without a partner)
If you arrive without a partner, the Club will guarantee a game at the Monday Junior, Tuesday morning, Wednesday Junior and Sunday sessions only. Other grades should use the partner finder.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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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.
