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Notices w/c 14 February 2022
- With the move to Traffic Light Red – Phase 2, the committee has increased or changed some of the requirements for playing bridge for safety reasons. Mask wearing continues to be compulsory for all players and the Director. Plastic shields are not acceptable as there is a lot of air space around them. Also, mask wearing exemptions are not accepted during Red – Phase 2. There will be no tea, coffee or biscuits provided. Water is to be consumed away from the table. This is so the masks stay on as much as possible. You must have a vaccine pass to play. Please get your booster shot. Please do not come to bridge if you are unwell. Scan in using the QR code or paper system provided in the foyer. Consider bringing your own pen and water bottle and wash or sanitise your hands regularly.
- Unfortunately our first tournament for 2022 – the Hutt Multigrade which was to be on Sunday 27 February has been cancelled.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday at 10:30am in the playing room.
- Our bridge lessons start Monday 7 March at 7:15pm. The cost for lessons this year is $100 which includes membership with the club for the remainder of the year. Tell your family and friends.
- Improver lessons start Monday 7 March. The cost is $10 per lesson and payment will be required up front for the full course of 10 lessons. The teacher for this course will be Kathryn Badcock.
Notices w/c 07 February 2022
- The country remains in “red” in the traffic light system. You must have a vaccination pass in order to play bridge at our club. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. If you have not had your booster shot yet and your last vaccine was four or more months ago, then this would be a good time to get it. Mask wearing is compulsory. You must scan in using the QR code and please carefully observe the usual hygiene requirements.
- Our first tournament of the year is the Hutt Multigrade on Sunday 27 February. Thank you to our sponsor Gee & Hickton for supporting this popular tournament once again. Please do consider playing with somebody from another grade, particularly a junior or new player. If you are not playing we do require some helpers on the day. Commitment would be 1-2 hours only, and of course we would like some baking. There is a sheet on the notices table.
- Our bridge lessons start Monday 7 March at 7:15pm. The cost for lessons this year is $100 which includes membership with the club for the remainder of the year. Tell your family and friends.
- Improver lessons start Monday 7 March. The cost is $10 per lesson and payment will be required up front for the full course of 10 lessons. The teacher for this course will be Kathryn Badcock.
- Megan is on leave next Monday and Tuesday 14 and 15 Feb and the office will be closed.
Notices w/c 31 January 2022
- The country remains in “red” in the traffic light system. You must have a vaccination pass in order to play bridge at our club. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. If you have not had your booster shot yet and your last vaccine was four or more months ago, then this would be a good time to get it. Mask wearing is compulsory. You must scan in using the QR code and please carefully observe the usual hygiene requirements. There are no supper breaks. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are to be consumed away from the playing tables. This is best done when you are at a phantom table, dummy or during some other long gap due to slow play. You must keep an eye on the play in the room in order to get back in time for the next board/move.
- Our first tournament of the year is the Hutt Multigrade on Sunday 27 February. Please sign up on the noticeboard or enter online.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 was due on 1 January. If you have yet to pay, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of your invoice please call or email Megan.
- Saturday Revision is back starting Saturday 12 February 10:30am in the playing room. The cost to attend this year is $10.
- Next Monday is Waitangi Day and there is no bridge.
Notices w/c 25 January 2022
- On Monday the country was moved to “red” in the traffic light system. You must have a vaccination pass in order to play bridge at our club. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. If you have not had your booster shot yet and your last vaccine was four or more months ago, then this would be a good time to get it. Mask wearing is highly recommended and will be compulsory from next week. You must scan in using the QR code and please carefully observe the usual hygiene requirements. The Committee is meeting this week and more information on operating the Club during “red” will be sent out to all members on Friday.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 was due on 1 January. If you have yet to pay, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of your invoice please call or email Megan.
- We are having a fundraiser for Tonga via one of our regular hirers Wellington Tongan AOG who have been hiring our East room for many years. Please donate either in the basket on the notices table or directly into the bank account, reference Tonga.
Notices w/c 17 January 2022
- Our region remains in “orange” in the traffic light system. This means that you must have a vaccination passport in order to play. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. And if you haven’t had your booster shot yet, this might be a good time to consider getting it. Mask wearing remains recommended. Scanning in using the QR code is compulsory and please observe the usual hygiene arrangements.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 was due on 1 January. If you have yet to pay, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of your invoice please call or email Megan.
- We are having a fundraiser for Tonga via one of our regular hirers Wellington Tongan AOG who have been hiring our East room for many years. Please donate either in the basket on the notices table or directly into the Hutt bank account. Reference it Tonga.
Notices w/c 10 January 2022
- Welcome back to bridge. We hope you had a good break and festive season and are ready to resume playing the game we all love. Our region remains in “orange” in the traffic light system. This means that you must have a vaccination passport in order to play. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. Mask wearing remains recommended. Scanning in using the QR code is compulsory and please observe the usual hygiene arrangements.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 was due on 1 January. If you have yet to pay, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of your invoice please call or email Megan
Notices w/c 18 December 2021
- Just a reminder that you must have a vaccination pass in order to play. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. Mask wearing remains recommended. Scanning in, using the QR code is compulsory and please observe the usual hygiene arrangements.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 is due by 1 January.
- The office will be closed from Wednesday 22 December 2021. Bridge commences Monday 10 January 2022. Have a fabulous Christmas and a relaxing holiday. See you in January.
Notices w/c 06 December 2021
- As of Friday 3 December we are in “orange” in the new traffic light system. This means that you must have a vaccination passport in order to play. Please show Megan or a playing committee member if yours hasn’t been sighted yet. Mask wearing remains recommended. Scanning in using the QR code is compulsory and please observe the usual hygiene arrangements.
- Just a reminder the annual subscription for 2022 is due by 1 January.
- The final Saturday revision for the year is on this Saturday 11 December at 10:30am in the playing room.
Notices w/c 29 November 2021
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Last Monday the Prime Minister announced that the rest of New Zealand would be included in the traffic light system when Auckland shifts into ‘red’ on Friday 3 December. This means that we will have to bring forward the timing of our own requirements for entry to play bridge at our club to Friday 3 December. The main things we need to observe are:
1. Only fully vaccinated players can play bridge at our club from (and including) this Friday 3 December.
2. If you are unvaccinated after 3 December, you will be unable to attend playing sessions, regardless of wearing a mask.
3. Proof of vaccination is to be provided to Megan by then – this is an earlier date than before. If you have any technical issues in obtaining a certificate please let Megan know asap. She may be able to help.
4. Until 3 December, all players and the Director must wear a mask. Prior to that date, if you are unable to wear a mask, an official mask wearing exemption must be obtained from a qualified person such as your doctor and shown to Megan. These will only be accepted from vaccinated members, so make sure proof of vaccination has also been provided.
5. Until 3 December, the current practice of no tea breaks is to continue. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are to be consumed away from the playing tables. This is best done when you are at a phantom table, dummy or during some other long gap. You must keep an eye on the play in the room in order to get back in time for the next board/ move.
6. From 3 December, with the mandate in force, when our region is in codes green or orange the club will have no limits on gatherings or close contact including socialising at tea breaks. Mask wearing will not be compulsory but is highly encouraged, especially when indoors. - Your 2022 programme book and invoice is available for collection in the foyer.
- The Improver lessons are coming to an end. Vil is offering one final lesson next Monday 6 December. This lesson will be a recap on basic bidding theory aimed at newer players. There is no charge for this lesson and all members are welcome.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 4 December at 10:30am in the playing room.
Notices w/c 22 November 2021
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On Monday afternoon, the Prime Minister announced that the rest of New Zealand would be included in the traffic light system when Auckland shifts into ‘red’ on Friday 3 December. This means that we will have to bring forward the timing of our own requirements for entry to play bridge at our club to Friday 3 December. The main things we need to observe are:
1. Only fully vaccinated players can play bridge at our club from (and including) Friday 3 December.
2. If you are unvaccinated after 3 December, you will be unable to attend playing sessions, regardless of wearing a mask.
3. Proof of vaccination is to be provided to Megan by then – this is an earlier date than before. If you have any technical issues in obtaining a certificate please let Megan know asap. She may be able to help.
4. Until 3 December, all players and the Director must wear a mask. Prior to that date, if you are unable to wear a mask, an official mask wearing exemption must be obtained from a qualified person such as your doctor and shown to Megan. These will only be accepted from vaccinated members, so make sure proof of vaccination has also been provided.
5. Until 3 December, the current practice of no tea breaks is to continue. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are to be consumed away from the playing tables. This is best done when you are at a phantom table, dummy or during some other long gap. You must keep an eye on the play in the room in order to get back in time for the next board/ move.
6. From 3 December, with the mandate in force, when our region is in codes green or orange the club will have no limits on gatherings or close contact including socialising at tea breaks. Mask wearing will not be compulsory but is highly encouraged, especially when indoors. - Your 2022 programme book and invoice is available for collection in the foyer.
- NZBridge have awarded the following members with the rank of local master: Cathy Gilmour and Caryl Turner. Congratulations!
- The Improver lessons are coming to an end. The final lesson in the series will be next Monday 29 November and will cover the topic “Ace asking and slam bidding”. Vil will be offering one additional lesson on Monday 6 December. This lesson will be a recap on basic bidding theory aimed at newer players. There is no charge for this lesson and all members are welcome.
- Unfortunately there will be no further rounds of Interclub this year for Covid related reasons. As a result there will be no winners declared for any of the grades. However, special mention has been made of the Hutt Junior team captained by Neil Sargisson and including Jacob Pilalis and Peter and Dianna Snethlage. This team has once again been in very fine form and would have had a big carry over to any final round.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 27 November at 10:30am in the playing room.
