Weekly Update 7/8-December-2023
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December 9, 2023
Weekly Update 7/8-December-2023
Tournament Results:
Christchurch Charity Pairs:
1st: Kathryn Tennant / Hayden Seal
2nd: Richard Lapthorne / Neil Hawkins
Volunteers
We would like volunteers for Wednesday evening and Sunday starting Sunday 7th January – to be a spare player as Juniors can turn up without partners. Please advise the office or sign up in the foyer.
Prize Giving
for all sessions start on the week, Monday 11th December
Christmas Open Sessions, start the week of the 18th December until Friday 22nd December, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Sessions are open to all players. Note: Wednesday 20th sessions starts at 6.50pm. Refer the flyer on the Home Page
Canterbury Holiday Pairs, proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing will take place on the 4 /9 /11 January. Play any or all sessions. Open to all. Sessions start at 7.20pm.
Update 8-December 2023
Update:
Prize giving starts on Thursday 14th December and runs through to Wednesday 20th December.
Holiday Open Sessions:
(open to all) Thursday 21st Friday 22nd, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th December.
Need a Partner for 2024:
Please let the office know if you are looking for a partner next year, hopefully we can match you up with a great partner.

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.

