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Notices w/c 22 Oct 2018
- Hutt bridge success over the weekend:
Russell Dive and Anthony Ker (from Wellington Bridge Club) came 1st in the Kairangi Open tournament and Maciej Szczesny and Mariusz Tumilowicz (from Karori Bridge Club) came 2nd. Congratulations to these members!
Kairangi Open Winners (Russell Dive and Anthony Ker):
Kairangi Open Runners-up (Mariusz Tumilowicz and Maciej Szczesny):
- We are hosting the Wellington Regional Club Champs on Sunday 28 October. Baking for the day would be appreciated. Please write your sweet or savoury offerings on the ‘notices table’ sheet.
- Please note office will be closed on Friday 26 Oct.
Notices w/c 15 Oct 2018
- Interclub successes on Friday night (12 Oct):
Congratulations to the following teams who all had wins:
# Open Hutt 1 (captained by Marian Loader)
# Intermediate Hutt 1 (captained by Tracey Mitchell)
# Intermediate Hutt 2 (captained by Kathryn Badcock)
# Intermediate Hutt 3 (captained by Jill Marsden)
# Intermediate Hutt 4 (captained by Jill Herman)
# Junior Hutt 1 (captained by Andeana Pilalis)
# Junior Hutt 2 (captained by Joan Finley)
♠ Intermediate Hutt 3 team advanced to the final of the Intermediate competition, to be played in the last round.
♥ Junior Hutt 1 team advanced to the top of the Junior ladder and will be fighting in the last round to retain the lead.
♦ Open Hutt 1 team advanced to the plate final of the Open competition, to be played in the last round. - Congratulations to Maciej Szczesny and Mariusz Tumilowicz (from Karori Bridge Club) for winning the Kapi Mana Intermediate Tournament held on Sunday 14 Oct:
- We are hosting the Wellington Regional Club Champs on Sunday 28 October. Baking for the day would be appreciated. Please write your sweet or savoury offerings on the ‘notices table’ sheet.
- Please note next Monday 22 Oct is Labour Day, a public holiday and there is no bridge. Also, the office will be closed on Friday 26 Oct.
Notices w/c 8 Oct 2018
- Hutt Club had the pleasure of hosting the Hutt vs Upper Hutt Challenge on Friday 5 October. In the face of stiff opposition the Hutt Club came out on top and managed to regain the cup. Well done! Thanks to all players who took part and made it such a fun and enjoyable evening!
Holding the cup is Ian Possenniskie and Arumugam Kumarasamy who were top individual pair on the night:
- NZB Congress Successes:
Andeana Pilalis and Maciej Szczesny
♣ NZ Intermediate Pairs - 3rd best Junior pair
♦ NZ Intermediate Teams - 3rd best Junior team
Madeleine Askew and Phil Revell
♥ NZ Open Teams - best team under average 50A points
Notices w/c 1 Oct 2018
- Congratulations to Louise Clendon who has received a Certificate of Proficiency!
- Congratulations to Maciej Szczesny and Mariusz Tumilowicz (from Karori Bridge Club) who were top Junior-Junior pair at the Paraparaumu Multigrade Tournament on Sunday 30 September!
- The annual Hutt/Upper Hutt Challenge is this Friday 5 October. Table money is $7 and please bring a plate of food to share. A complimentary drink will be offered after play. Sign up and help us win the Cup back! More details here.
Notices w/c 24 Sep 2018
- Newest Finesse available here.
- Congratulations to Ria Janssen who has achieved the rank of Club Master!
- The next Super Social Sunday is at Wellington Bridge Club on Sunday 30 September at 1pm. Be there at 12:30pm. Pre-registration required. More details here.
- We are hosting the annual Hutt/Upper Hutt Challenge on Friday 5 October. Table money is $7 and please bring a plate of food to share. A complimentary drink will be offered after play. Sign up and help us win the Cup back! More details here.
- The Babich NZ Wide Pairs will be hosted by Wellington Bridge Club on Friday 2 November. Sign-up sheet on the wall.
Notices w/c 17 Sep 2018
- Congratulations to Jeffry Craanen and Dougal Watson who have recently qualified as Club Directors!
- Alan Grant is running an Improvers Day on Saturday 22nd September at Wellington Bridge Club. This day is aimed at emerging Junior/Intermediate Players wanting to take a step up (see flyer). Contact Megan in the office to register.
- In preparation for the 2019 programme book can you please check the list on the notices table and confirm that the contact details we have for you are correct or if not, advise of any changes. Please place a tick next to your name if the details are correct. Thank you.
Notices w/c 10 Sep 201810
- Interclub successes on Friday night (7th Sep): congratulations to Junior Hutt 1 team (captained by Andeana Pilalis);Junior Hutt 3 (captained by Jackie Upchurch) and Intermediate Hutt 3 team (captained by Jill Marsden) on their wins. Intermediate Hutt 3 team has secured a place in semifinals (see Interclub Intermediate ladder) - good luck to them for progressing to the final!
- After 10 Junior tournaments held this year Maciej Szczesny retains the lead in the Junior Bridge League, with Andeana Pilalis running second. With 2 more Junior tournaments still to go Hutt Bridge Club has already secured the top 2 places in the Junior Bridge League 2018 (see Junior Bridge League ladder). Congratulations to Maciej and Andeana, members of our club!
Notices w/c 03 Sep 2018
- Hutt successes over the weekend: Congratulations to Andeana Pilalis and Maciej Szczesny who came 2nd at the Wellington Junior Tournament held Sunday 2nd Sep (below with Ruth Brucker - Wellington Club Committee Member):
- Thank you to all members who supported Daffodil Day. $144 was raised by Club members.
- Wednesday players: Super Social Sunday at HBC on 2nd September was a huge success with 42 beginners from different Wellington Bridge clubs attending!
Notices w/c 27 Aug 2018
- A very successful day was had by Hutt Bridge Club members at the Otaki Junior tournament on Sunday 26 August:
Maciej Szczesny and Sue Storer (from Wellington Club) 1st:
Andeana Pilalis and Julie Newsome 2nd:
Susan Flavin and Jan Marment won a session price and came 4th overall
Notices w/c 20 Aug 2018
- Wednesday players: If you have attended beginner classes this year you may be interested in Super Social Sundays. The next one is at Hutt Bridge Club on 2 Sep from 1pm to 4pm. Check details here.
- Megan is away on leave from Monday 13 August for two weeks, returning to work on Monday 27 August. Kathy Goodman is covering for her - office hours will remain the same. Partnership matching will continue – contact the office if required.
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Congratulations to winners from last week:
Monday:
N/S Tony Martin & Heather Mulholland
