Weekly Update 6/8-May-2026

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May 6, 2026

Weekly Update 6/8-May-2026

Tournament Results:

Lincoln Charity Pairs:

1st: Jessie Pelenato / Lynn Taylor

2nd: Shangar Singh / Helen Wood


Regional Championships

Intermediate – 1st: Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien / Kat Holmes / Leo Hammond

Open – 6th: Jane Lennon / David Taylor / Phil Lennon / John Kruiniger

Women  – 3rd: Shirley Newton / Margaret Burgess / Pam Tibble / Sue Southen

Senior – 5th: Bill Mecchia / Max Morrison / Dorothy Bain / Mary Buckland


Adelaide National Open Teams

1st: Leon Meier / Jane Beeby / Kate Macdonald / Heath Watkins

 

Canterbury Congress:

Dates: 16/17 May

Competitions for all levels.

See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information.

Entries close this Friday.

We would love more Junior entries for the pairs and the teams. If you need team-mates please let the office know. Junior teams Saturday 16th May: We are wanting another junior pair to join a Junior team for the Saturday competition. Please email the office if you would like to play.

Note: Spare players for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th wanted as stand-by players / pairs. We need Open, Intermediate and junior level players. (National ranking). Players who are called up play for free.


Wednesday May Tutorial: 

Date & Time: Wednesday May 6th at 5.50pm

Topic: Improve your Declarer Play!

Cost: $5

Learn the essential card play techniques you need for NT Contracts. How to hold up your stopper, develop tricks and become a winner!


The Club’s Facebook page is now up and running. A link to the page has been emailed to the members. There is also a link in the footer of each page on this website.

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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.