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• Our Intermediate tournament over the weekend was great fun! We had 12 tables of players from around the region including many Hutt members. Thank you to Ryman Healthcare – our tournament sponsor; Phil Revell and Madeleine Askew – our tournament organisers; and all the bakers and helpers on the day who worked tirelessly in the kitchen and behind the bar. Thank you for supporting your club.
• Congratulations to all the winners of our Intermediate tournament:
  1st Eason Lu & Marcus Smith (Karori Bridge Club)
  2nd Martyn Dowman & Alan Jennings (AJ)
  3rd Sue Storer & Megan Turner (Wgtn Bridge Club)
  Morning session winners: Madeleine Askew & Marian Loader
  Afternoon session winners: Cindy Johnson & Jean Williams (Karori Bridge Club)
  Session prize: Jeffry Craanen & Simon Webber
• Congratulations on a great night’s results at Interclub last Friday night, with all five intermediate teams having wins, along with Phillip’s junior team. Well done. The next round is on 16 September.
• Karori Bridge Club is holding an open tournament Sunday 21 August. The cost is $30, byo lunch.
• Super Social Sundays are back! These are run by Wellington Regional Bridge and are for bridge beginners - players who have completed lessons this year or last year. The first one is Sunday 28 August at Wellington Bridge Club. See the flyer with more details on the noticeboard.

• Thank you for wearing your masks conscientiously at the table and helping to keep each other safe. Please continue to take your tea, coffee and water away from the table so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks.
• Congratulations to the following members who have received awards from NZBridge:
  James Abel - Club Master
  Lesley Haines - Certificate of Proficiency
  Daniel Marks - Certificate of Proficiency
  Rowland Hempel - Certificate of Proficiency
• The link for Sunday social online bridge is here: WinSunSocial2
• The link for the Thursday Swiss Pairs is here: ThusdaySwissPairs1
  We do need some substitutes for each night in case registered players are not able to play. Please let Megan know if you are available to be a sub. The dates are Thursday 4, 11 & 18 August.
• Our Intermediate tournament, kindly sponsored by Ryman Healthcare is this Sunday 7 August. We need more pairs for the tournament to go ahead. Juniors are welcome to play. If you need a partner let Megan know. Helpers and baking on the day would also be most appreciated.
• Karori Bridge Club is holding an open tournament Sunday 21 August. The cost is $30, byo lunch.
• Wednesday: Super Social Sundays are back! These are run by Wellington Regional Bridge and are for bridge beginners - players who have completed lessons this year or last year. The first one is Sunday 28 August at Wellington Bridge Club. See the flyer with more details on the noticeboard.
• One of the women’s toilets was broken by a hirer over the weekend. It has an out of order sign on it and should not be used. The toilet will be fixed by our plumber at the hirer’s expense, this Wednesday afternoon.

• Thank you for wearing your masks conscientiously at the table and helping to keep each other safe. There are still a significant number of new daily cases in the Hutt Valley and masks are proving themselves as a safe way to play face to face. Please don’t come to bridge if you are unwell and practice good hygiene while at the club. Use the hand sanitiser provided regularly. Please continue to take your tea, coffee and water away from the table so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks.
• The link for online bridge this Sunday 31 July is here: SundaySocial19
• Our Intermediate tournament which is kindly sponsored by Ryman Healthcare is on Sunday 7 August. The sign-up sheet is on the wall. Some baking would be most appreciated and if you’re not playing some helpers are required also. The commitment would be 1-2 hours. There is a form on the notices table.
• Thursday: Thursday Swiss Pairs starting 4 August will now run online. You will need to play all three sessions. The sign-up sheet is on the wall.
• Friday: This Friday is a mix ‘n mingle session. Members are encouraged to play with someone different. All are welcome.

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• Here is the link for Sunday social online bridge this Sunday 24 July: SundaySocial18
• Megan is on leave returning Monday 25 July.

• Thank you for wearing your masks conscientiously at the table and helping to keep each other safe. There are still a significant number of new daily cases in the Hutt Valley and masks are proving themselves as a safe way to play face to face. Please don’t come to bridge if you are unwell and practice good hygiene while at the club. Use the hand sanitiser provided regularly. Please continue to take your tea, coffee and water away from the table so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks.
• Our Quiz night last Friday was most successful with 9 teams attending! Thank you to AJ for his services as MC and Madeleine Askew and Phil Revell for their work in the kitchen and on the bar. Congratulations to Solemates who came 1st. Rob’s Mob who came 2nd and in 3rd place the Kerpplopusses. This fundraiser raised over $800 for the club.
• The link for Sunday social online bridge is here: SundaySocial17
• The next round of Interclub is this Friday 15 July. The draw is on the noticeboard or check here
• Our Intermediate tournament is on Sunday 7 August. The sign-up sheet is on the wall or online.
• Wellington Bridge Club are holding lessons for school children aged 10 years and over these July school holidays. Lessons are from 10:30am to 3:00pm Monday 11 to Friday 15 July and the cost is $5 per lesson. See the noticeboard for more details.
• Karori Bridge Club is holding an Intermediate tournament this Sunday 17 July. Currently they have very few pairs entered. Sign up online or on the noticeboard.
• Megan is on leave this Friday 15 July for a week, returning Monday 25 July. The office will be open for limited hours next week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Thank you for wearing your masks conscientiously at the table and helping to keep each other safe. There are still a significant number of new daily cases in the Hutt Valley and masks are proving themselves as a safe way to play face to face. Please don’t come to bridge if you are unwell and practice good hygiene while at the club. Use the hand sanitiser provided regularly. Please continue to take your tea, coffee and water away from the table so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks.
• Our Quiz night is this Friday 8 July starting at 7pm. The cost to attend is $15. Note you can pay the entry fee by eftpos or direct debit. Raffle tickets are available: $2 each or 3 for $5. Please write your name on the raffle and take the butt. More donations for raffles and prizes are needed and would be most appreciated. Please place these in the basket in the foyer.
• The link for Sunday social online bridge is here: SundaySocial14
• The next round of Interclub is next Friday 15 July.
• Our Intermediate tournament is on Sunday 7 August. The sign-up sheet is on the wall.
• Wellington Bridge Club are holding lessons for school children aged 10 years and over these July school holidays. Lessons are from 10:30am to 3:00pm Monday 11 to Friday 15 July and the cost is $5 per lesson. See the noticeboard for more details.

• The committee are continually reviewing the numbers of daily cases of Covid in the Hutt Valley and as they remain significant, masks are still to be worn and mask exemptions are not accepted. Please take your tea, coffee and water away from the table, so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks. Please do not come to bridge if you are unwell.
• Congratulations to Russell Dive and Nelson Procter who were in the “standby” team at the Wellington Region Teams event over the weekend and placed 3rd out of 18 teams. In addition they received the 2nd highest datum of the 36 pairs.
• The link for Sunday Social online bridge is here: SunSocial12
• This Wednesday 29 June is a mix ‘n mingle session and graduation night for our learners. All members are welcome. Please come along to congratulate the graduates and support the club.
• Our Quiz night is fast approaching – next Friday 8 July 7pm. The cost to attend is $15. Get your team together and support this fundraiser. Donations of chocolates and wine for raffles and prizes would be most appreciated and can be placed in the basket in the foyer.

• The committee are continually reviewing the numbers of daily cases of Covid in the Hutt Valley and as they remain significant, masks are still to be worn and mask exemptions are not accepted. Please take your tea, coffee and water away from the table, so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks. Please do not come to bridge if you are unwell.
• Megan is on leave this Thursday and the office will be closed.
• Matariki is this Friday 24 June. There is no bridge, no Saturday revision and Sunday Social online bridge will also take a break. Have a lovely long weekend.
• Our Quiz night is fast approaching – Friday 8 July 7pm. The cost to attend is $15. Get your team together and support this fundraiser. Donations of chocolates and wine would be most appreciated and can be placed in the basket in the foyer. It is going to be a fun night!

• The committee are continually reviewing the numbers of daily cases of Covid in the Hutt Valley and as they remain significant, masks are still to be worn and mask exemptions are not accepted. Please take your tea, coffee and water away from the table, so that when in close proximity at the table, all are wearing masks. Please do not come to bridge if you are unwell.
• Round 4 of Interclub was played last Friday 10 June. Congratulations to our Intermediate teams captained by Elaine Richardson (currently sitting in top place) and Neil Sargisson, and junior teams captained by Phillip King and Louise Clendon on their wins. The next Interclub match is Friday 15 July.
• Saturday revision is on this Saturday 18 June at 10:30am in the playing room.
• The link for Sunday Social RealBridge this Sunday 19 June is here: SocialSunday10
• The very popular Hutt Quiz night is back, Friday 8 July 7pm. The cost to attend is $15. Get your team together and support this fundraiser. It is going to be a fun night!