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Notices w/c 01 May 2023

Our Open Tournament sponsored by Gee and Hickton and Junior Tournament subsidised by the Ron Fisher Trust is coming up on the 14 May - Please sign up on the noticeboard.
We need helpers and bakers for our tournament there is signup sheet on the table.
We doing anther set of lessons on the 12 June so can all tell your friends and family and workmates about our lessons.

Our Open and Junior Tournament is coming up on the 14 May - Please sign up on the noticeboard. We need helpers and bakers for our tournament there is signup sheet on the table.

The Wellington Regional Bridge Congress being held this weekend are wanting more players for all grades. Please see the notice board for details.
Congratulations to the following interclub teams who had wins - open restricted captained by Madeleine Askew, intermediate teams captained by Elaine Richardson and Kathryn Badcock, Bernice Singh’s junior team and the novice team captained by Toni Kane.
Our Open and Junior Tournament is coming up on the 14 May - Please sign up on the noticeboard.
We have an Anzac Poppy Box on the side table for you to make your donation and get poppy.

Wellington Bridge Club is holding a 3 and 1 Play with an expert on the 26 May. Come a long in a team of 3 or pairs or even on your own (you will be placed in a team). Please see the details on the notice board.
The Wellington Regional Bridge Congress are wanting more players for all grades. See the notices board details.
Congratulations to the following pairs who have been placed in recent tournaments:
- Ian and Genevieve Pronk who won the Upper Hutt Junior
- Ian Possineske and his son Sam who won the South Wairarapa Multigrade and Margaret Carter and Bernice Singh who came 3rd equal
- TJ Dolstra and partner who won the Levin Multigrade and Phil Revell and Ruth Brucker who came 3rd
Saturday is on revision this Saturday 15 April.

Wellington Bridge Club is holding a 3 and 1 Play with an expert on the 26 May. Come along in a team of 3 or pairs or even on your own (you will be placed in a team). Please see the details on the notice board.
Wellington Regional Bridge Inter-Provincial Teams are being held. Grades are Open, Women, Senior (63+ years), Intermediate. Please see the details on the notice board.
No Saturday revision this Saturday 8th April.

Inter Club Results
Congratulations to the following teams who won their matches:
- Open Restricted (ASKEW team)
- Intermediate (RICHARDSON and SARGISSON teams)
- Junior (SINGH team)
- Novice had a draw (KANE team)
The AGM was held on Sunday - our new committee is:
- President: Lesley Haines
- Vice President: Madeleine Askew
- Treasurer: Steve Graves
- Committee members:
Steve Denholm, Joan Finley, Ken Chin, Margaret Carter, Jill Herman, Doug O’Halloran, Ria Janssen and Kathryn Badcock
Thank you to our new committee.
If you have not noticed, we have a new road sign. It is on High Street, pointing to the Bridge Club.

The AGM will be held on Sunday the 26th March. Nomination forms for the committee are on the notice board. The AGM will be preceded by a bridge session and followed by nibbles and drinks. Please sign up on the notice board if you would like to play. If you are unable to attend there is a form for recording apologies on the notices table.
Monday night 27th of March is the start of the on line Autumn Handicap Pairs. All grades are welcome.

The AGM will be held on Sunday the 26th March. Nomination forms for the committee are on the notice board. The AGM will be preceded by a bridge session. Please sign up on the notice board if you would like to play.
If you are unable to attend there is a form for recording apologies in the playing room.
Saturday revision is on this Saturday the 18th March.
Congratulations to Margaret Carter and Bernice Singh for winning the Wellington Junior Tournament and congratulations to AJ and Jeffry Craanen for coming 3rd in the Wellington Intermediate Tournament.

The working bee was a success a big thank you to all the helpers.
Saturday revision is on again this Saturday 11th March.
Introducing Our New Manager
Our new manager is Ruth Brucker. Ruth started on the 1st March. For the first few weeks, Madeleine will be working alongside Ruth to show her the ropes. Ruth will be in the office in the mornings Monday to Friday. Please give her a warm welcome.

Our Multigrade tournament held on Sunday was a big success. Thank you to all the helpers and bakers and the tournament organisers Lesley Haines and Kathryn Badcock. Congratulations to the winners Andrew Smith and Stephanie Smith from Karori Club. Marion Loader and her partner Steve Baron were 2nd and Ian Pronk and James Abel were the first Junior pair.
The Tuesday night Swiss Pairs start Tuesday 7th March - you need to register for this series please sign up on the notice board.
This Thursday is our Mix and Mingle night everybody is welcome. A light supper will be provided please let the office know if you would like to play and need a partner.
There will be no Saturday revision this Saturday the 4th March.