Weekly Update 29/30-August-2023
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August 30, 2023
Weekly Update 29/30-August-2023
Youth Weekend:
We urgently need more senior players to partner a youth player for THIS Saturday night. 6.30pm start finishing at 9.30pm. Supper provided. No table fees. Please let the office know if you can help. This is a fun night of bridge!
NZ Bridge Congress:
The early-bird special for this event in October ends on the 31st August. See foyer noticeboard for more details or https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/national-congress-feb-2022.html
Club Working Bee
this Saturday at 9.30am. Morning tea provided.
Congratulations to:
Marco Reale & Dom Mayone winning the Ashburton Junior Pairs
Judy Parkinson & Catherine Fitchett coming 2nd in the Ashburton Intermediate Pairs.
Christchurch Congress:
16 / 17 September. We would love more entries in the Intermediate and Junior grades. See noticeboard for more details. Let the office know if you would like a partner or team-mates.
Club sponsor:
Westende Jewellers: are having a sale starting Wednesday 6th September, 421Colombo Street. https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/
Partner finders:
Monday Afternoon: Ian Familton
Tuesday: Janet Keen
Wednesday: Lizzie Thompson
Thursday: Kathy Hamilton
Friday: Norma Loomes
Sunday: Lizzie Thompson
Added 30-August-2023
New Bridge Session:
Tuesday 1.30pm, starting September 5th, next week. See below for further information. You can come along without a partner. Introductory table fee of $6 until the end of 2023.
Bereavement:
Susan Roberts, club member passed away peacefully on August 25th.
The Funeral Service for Susan will be held in the Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, August 31, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.
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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.
