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Notices w/c 14 Aug 2023
- Our winner this week of the Hutt Bridge Club Fundraising Raffle with lucky number 8 is AJ. Congratulations AJ!
- Vil Gravis’ Development Group starts on Monday September 11 at 7pm. Vil will soon be selecting a development group of keen Junior, Intermediate and prospective Open Players to take part in a 10 Session Course. Cost $100 for the course. Everyone who is interested in taking part will be considered, with first preference given to PAIRS who wish to establish a regular partnership. Individuals who wish to take part but do not have a regular partner will be matched with someone of a similar standard, where possible. Individuals who cannot be matched with a partner, or do not want to be, are welcome to pay for the course to attend as spectators and take part in analysis and discussion. If you are keen to take part, please register your interest with Ruth or email or talk to Vil by Friday 1 September.
- Our defibrillator is available for use if required. We are organising training for some members but in the meantime please follow the straightforward instructions inside the box. Thanks to our very generous members who have funded this.
- Interclub in on this Friday – The captains will be sent the link.
Notices w/c 31 July 2023
- HBC Intermediate Tournament this Sunday sponsored by Rymans- It’s not too late to enter! All entries are welcome.
- Upper Hutt Multigrade Tournament Sunday 13 August - support our sister club!
- Hutt Bridge Club Fundraising Raffle - the first draw is this coming Saturday. Numbers 4 14 35 are still available. Get in quick! Please let Ruth know if you want a number.
- Madeleine Askew and Kathryn Badcock are running some ad-hoc mini-improver lessons. The lessons are free and the first one on transfers is on Wednesday the 9th August at 6pm.
- Friday’s quiz was a great evening with quizmaster Toni Kane, with a varied and interesting format. $1040 was raised with the winning team being Team Number Three led by Ralph Robertshawe. Thanks to Toni, Kathryn Badcock who organized the event, and barman Paul Badcock, and to all those club members who donated prizes and helped in other ways. And do you know what hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia means - the fear of long words!
- Thursday night Swiss Pairs starts on the 10th of August - you need to register for this event. The signup sheet is on the notice board.
Notices w/c 24 July 2023
- Congratulations to our five winning Interclub teams on Friday night:
Open Restricted captained by Madeleine Askew, Intermediate teams captained by Kathryn Badcock, Trish Mahoney, and the Richardson team, Junior team captained by Toni Kane. Well done! The next round is on 18 August. - Get your raffles tickets for the quiz now.
- Quiz with Toni Kane this Friday night at 7 pm!
It's not too late to form a team and get your entry at $15 per person. Fun for a good cause!
If you would like to be part of a team, you could let Ruth know and she may be able to magic one up. - HBC Intermediate Tournament
Sunday, August 6. All entries are welcome! And offers of baking or help on the day too. See the noticeboard to sign up. - Thursday night Swiss Pairs starts on the 10th of August - you need to register for this event. The signup sheet is on the notice board.
- Hutt Bridge Club Fundraising Raffle
Most numbers are now sold, but there’s still room for some more punters. The first draw takes place on Saturday, August 5. Buy your lucky number for a year, six months, a quarter, or a month. Consider chipping in with some others to secure your number! Please contact Ruth to buy your lucky number. - The Committee has decided to increase our bar prices. Wine or beer will now be $6 and non-alcoholic will be $4. This is to ensure we cover our (rising) costs and is in line with what other organizations are doing. These increases will take effect from quiz night this Friday.
Notices w/c 17 July 2023
- Matariki bridge was a big success and was enjoyed by all. A big thank you to Doug O’Holloran and Chris Pihema for organising and sponsoring the day.
- Interclub is on this Friday. The link will be emailed out to the captains.
- Next Monday afternoon the 24 July is a Mix Mingle session and everyone is welcome. This is a good opportunity to try playing at a different session or to play with a different partner, perhaps a new member.
- We have our Intermediate tournament coming up on the 6th of August. Please sign up on the notice board. If you could help with baking and if you are not playing and have a free hour to help, please put your name on the sheet on the notice table.
- Thursday night Swiss Pairs starts on the 10th August - you need to register for this event. The signup sheet is on the notice board.
- Quiz Evening
Is Friday 28th July 7pm and the cost $15.
We have a new format this year presented by Toni Kane.
So form your team of 6 and come along for a fun evening. Ask friends and family members to come so we can get as many people as possible.
Enter your team on the notice board list.
We would love you donate something for prizes as we have done the past.
Thank you. - Dr Ken’s Weekly Draw
It works like this! There are 40 numbers - each number costs $5 per week. At the end of each week, one lucky number will win $100. The winning number will be whatever the BONUS number is in the Saturday lotto draw. This can be easily verified by all. The other $100 raises funds for the Club.
The first draw will take place on Saturday, August 5. Buy your lucky number for a year ($260), $130 for six months, $65 a quarter, or $20 to $25 a month depending on the number of weeks. Unallocated numbers will be sold week to week.
If you want to buy a number, please contact Ruth. Numbers will be on sale from 26th June.
Notices w/c 03 July 2023
- Matariki is a Public Holiday so why not come play bridge on the 14 of July.
There will be prizes to be won, a cash bar, and a short quiz at the tea break please bring a plate. - We have a team entered in the Regional Club Championships this Sunday 9th July. Our team is Bryan Cunliffe, Paul Badcock, Ruth Brucker, Phil Revell, Marion Loader, Jeffry Craanen, Margaret Carter and Bernice Singh. We wish them well!
- Quiz Evening
Is Friday 28th July 7pm and the cost $15.
We have a new format this year presented by Toni Kane.
So form your team of 6 and come along for a fun evening. Ask friends and family members to come so we can get as many people as possible.
Enter your team on the notice board list.
We would love you donate something for prizes as we have done the past.
Thank you. - Dr Ken’s Weekly Draw
It works like this! There are 40 numbers - each number costs $5 per week. At the end of each week, one lucky number will win $100. The winning number will be whatever the BONUS number is in the Saturday lotto draw. This can be easily verified by all. The other $100 raises funds for the Club.
The first draw will take place on Saturday, August 5. Buy your lucky number for a year ($260 ), $130 for six months, $65 a quarter, or $20 to $25 a month depending on the number of weeks. Unallocated numbers will be sold week to week.
If you want to buy a number, please contact Ruth. Numbers will be on sale from 26th June.
Notices w/c 26 June 2023
- We have a club raffle on the table under the notice board. It is a beautiful pounamu and sterling silver necklace and bracelet, made and donated by one of our members and all proceeds will go to the club. The tickets are $5 each and it will be drawn at our Matariki bridge session, Friday the 14th of July. Only 22 tickets left - get in quick!
- Quiz Evening
Is Friday 28th July 7pm and the cost $15.
We have a new format this year presented by Toni Kane.
So form your team of 6 and come along for a fun evening. Ask friends and family members to come so we can get as many people as possible.
Enter your team on the notice board list.
We would love you donate something for prizes as we have done the past.
Thank you. - Dr Ken’s Weekly Draw
It works like this! There are 40 numbers - each number costs $5 per week. At the end of each week, one lucky number will win $100. The winning number will be whatever the BONUS number is in the Saturday lotto draw. This can be easily verified by all. The other $100 raises funds for the Club.
The first draw will take place on Saturday, August 5. Buy your lucky number for a year ($260 ), $130 for six months, $65 a quarter, or $20 to $25 a month depending on the number of weeks. Unallocated numbers will be sold week to week.
If you want to buy a number, please contact Ruth. Numbers will be on sale from 26th June.
Notices w/c 19 June 2023
- Congratulations to Angela Duthie, Amy Haste, and Christine Pihema who are now ranked as Club Masters, and Winnie Graham-Smith and Ian Pronk who have gained their Certificate of Proficiency.
- Thank you to everyone who made our Fun Tournament a successful day. Congratulations to the following:
1st Sue Boaden and Loek Strik
2nd Jill Nickel and AJ
3rd Anne Martin and Phil Revell
The top Junior pair were Margaret Gallaher and Zsuzanna Sinclair - We have a club raffle on the table under the notice board. it is a beautiful pounamu and sterling silver necklace and bracelet. The tickets are $5 each and will be drawn on Matariki Day the 14th of July.
- Improver Online Classes - these are suitable for anybody who knows the basics of the game and is wanting to gain some confidence with conventions or general card play. Sessions are held Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons, starting this week, using a mix of Zoom and RealBridge. $6 per session and you can pick and choose which ones you want to attend. For more information head to nzbridge.co.nz or see the poster on the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 12 June 2023
- On this coming Saturday afternoon the 17th of June at 1.30 pm our one session in-house, fun tournament is on.
The tournament is aimed at pairs comprising a newer, less experienced player and someone with more experience, but all pairs are welcome! The cost is $10 - there’ll be nibbles, a complimentary drink, and novelty and cash prizes.
Please sign up on the notice board or contact Ruth if you are looking for a partner. - Interclub - congratulation to Bernice Singh and Madeleine Askew’s and Joan Finley's and Toni Kane's team for their win in interclub.
Madeleine Askew’s Team is coming 1st in the open restricted grade.
Bernice Singh’s Team is coming 1st in the junior grade. - Improver Online Classes - these are suitable for anybody who knows the basics of the game and is wanting to gain some confidence with conventions or general card play. Sessions are held Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons, starting this week, using a mix of Zoom and RealBridge. $6 per session and you can pick and choose which ones you want to attend. For more information head to nzbridge.co.nz or see the poster on the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 29 May 2023
- King's Birthday Monday Bridge is on – We have decided to make it a special day due to the occasion. Please bring a plate for the high tea and wear your crown and jewels as there will be prizes.
You are welcome with or without a partner. If you come without a partner you will be partnered through a draw. - On Saturday afternoon the 17th of June our one session in-house tournament is on. The tournament is aimed at Junior and Novice pairs however other grades are welcome and you are encouraged to partner up with a Junior or Novice player. Nibbles will be served with a complimentary drink.
Please sign up on the notice board. - Our lessons start on the 12th June flyers and posters are on the notices table. Can you please put the posters up on local notice boards and give out flyers to your workmates, friends, family, and others.
Notices w/c 22 May 2023
- This is a message for all our players. If anything happens at the table that you are not comfortable with or not sure about, please call the Director. Calling the Director is your best option - the earlier the better! Thank you.
- Congratulations to our three winning teams on Friday night:
Open Restricted captained by Madeleine, Neil’s Intermediate team, and Bernice’s junior team. I know it is early days yet but great to see Madeleine’s and Bernice’s teams at the top of their respective tables and Elaine’s intermediate team in second place.
Next round is on 9 June. - Monday 5 June – King’s Birthday Pairs
A Director will be arranged, and normal table money is to be paid. As the playing committees will not necessarily be available, extra help would be appreciated to set up and clean up afterwards. - Fun In House Tournament
17 June 2023 Saturday afternoon at 1.30
We encourage pairs containing one less experienced player.
See the noticeboard for more information. - Our lessons start on the June 12th flyers and posters are on the notices table. Can you please put the posters up on local notice boards and give out flyers to your workmates, friends, family, and others.
