Weekly Update 3-September-2024
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September 3, 2024
Weekly Update 3-September-2024
Tournament Results
National Teams 20A
3rd: Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell / Jane & John Skipper
Ashburton Intermediate Pairs
1st: Stuart Grant / Michelle Gan
2nd: Graeme Black / June Jung
Ashburton Junior Pairs
2nd: Jessie Pelenato / Bridget O’Brien
3rd: Cindy Wang / Simon Law
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THIS WEEKEND! Fundraiser and Two Seminars…..
Fundraiser for Leon will be held on Saturday 7th September 1pm
Leon is a member of the open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires. Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard. If you are unable to come donations can be made at the bar.
Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar
Date & Time:
Sunday 8th September at 10am.
Topic: ‘Myths and Misconceptions - a guide to hand evaluation’
Tutor:
Jane Skipper
Cost:
$15
Junior / Intermediate Seminar
Date & Time:
Sunday 8th September at 10am
Topic:
Transfers & Stayman in depth.
Tutor:
Shirley Newton
Cost:
$15
Bring your lunch and play in the afternoon session.
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Garden working bee
now will be held on Saturday 14th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours.
Partner Finder for Tuesday 3rd and 10th September, please phone Kathy Hamilton.
Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor
are having an up to 70% off for the next 10 days, 421 Colombo Street.
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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.
