Weekly Update 8-September-2022
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September 12, 2022
Weekly Update 8-September-2022
Congratulations to Pam Tibble & Sue Southen
winning the Rangiora Spring Tournament last Tuesday.
Casual Cleaner Wanted for the Christchurch Bridge Club:
We are currently looking for someone who can work from Tuesday October 4th to Friday 7th October and the following week Tuesday 11th October to Friday 14th October. Hours 9am -midday. Could suit a couple of people if everyday didn’t suit or a university student as most of the time we require cover is during the school holidays. Please contact the office if you can help.
Club Working Bee:
Saturday 24th September, the club will be having a working bee from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Mark this date in your diary.
Tuesday Evening Secretarys’ Plate (Teams event):
This event starts next Tuesday 13th September for three weeks. Please email your entries to the office.
We are hoping to get 10 teams.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Canterbury Congress 17/18 September:
refer to Home page or Events & Tournaments page for more information
Saturday 17-Sep: Teams
Sunday 18-Sep: Pairs
Enter on-line: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
Volunteers for the tournament are required on both days from midday until around 5pm. Please let the office know if you can help.
Sunday Seminar for Senior/SR Players:
Sunday 25th September. Refer to Home Page for more details.
Update 2: 9-September 2022
Secretary’s Plate:
Please email your entries in. Starts next Tuesday for 3 weeks. Only one entry so far….
CHCH Open Teams:
Sat 17th Sept. Currently we have 11 teams entered with a pair wanting to make up a team. Brad Johnstone from Dunedin and Mehboob Chiba are looking for team mates. Please email the office if you can help.
Also will require spare players over the weekend in case of ill health.
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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.
