Weekly Update 6-November-2024
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November 8, 2024
Weekly Update 6-November-2024
Tournament Results:
Canterbury Interclub Teams:
The overall Club winner was Christchurch.
Section Winners:
- CHCH Open Team : Jane Lennon / Dave Taylor / Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell
- CHCH Intermediate Team: Jo Hampton/Megan Eddy/Tina Sims / Jane Walders
Medal-taking Kiwis at the World Bridge Champs in Buenos Aires
The Closing Ceremony at the World Championships took place last Sunday night local time. It was pleasing to see some Kiwis go up on stage to take their prizes.
In the one day BAM Teams (Board a Match or more commonly known as “point a board”..2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss), 3rd place went to Hollands, 3 Australians (Pete Hollands, Peter Gill, Charlie Lu) along with our own Leon Meier from NZ! [See photo below.]
NZ Wide Pairs:
Date & Time:
the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.
Table Fee: $22
$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.
Enter on-line.
Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.
Session Convener Elections:
will take place on the week of November 25th. A nomination form is on the foyer noticeboard.
Club Garden:
We are looking for volunteers who could come in on a semi-regular basis to help keep the Club gardens looking great especially at this time of year. The Club is open from 9am in the morning during the week. If you can help, please let the office know. We have won a Garden award from the City Council for the last 3 years.
Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Supervised Session
with Jane Skipper, Tuesday 12th November at 1pm.
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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.
