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Notices w/c 17 May 2021
- Our Open/Junior tournaments on Sunday 16 May were a great success. Thank you to Jill Herman and helpers for a smooth running day. Congratulations to the following players:
Junior tournament:
1st Pam McLean & Clive Phillips
2nd Neil Sargisson & Jacob Pilalis
Open tournament:
1st Les Gould & Gary Duncan
2nd Pat Oyston & Martin Oyston - Congratulations to Jeffry Craanen & Simon Webber who came 2nd at the Paraparaumu Intermediate tournament on Sunday 16 May.
- Congratulations to Sue Moran and Margaret Carter who have been awarded certificates of proficiency from NZBridge.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 22 May 2021.
- Week 10 of the lessons next Monday will cover the topic the ‘Strong Opening Bids’. All members are welcome to attend.
- Round 3 of Interclub is this Friday 21 May. See the noticeboard for who you are playing and at which venue.
- Wednesday Swiss Pairs starts 2 June. You must sign up to play and there must be an even number of pairs entered.
Notices w/c 10 May 2021
- Our Open/Junior tournaments are this Sunday 16 May. It’s not too late to sign up. Entries close this Thursday.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 15 May 2021.
- Week 9 of the lessons next Monday will cover the topic the ‘Pre-emptive Openings’. All members are welcome to attend.
- Round 3 of Interclub is on Friday 21 May. See the noticeboard for who you are playing and at which venue.
- Wednesday Swiss Pairs starts 2 June. You must sign up to play. See the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 03 May 2021
- Week 8 of the lessons next Monday will cover the topic the ‘Takeout Double’. All members are welcome to attend.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 8 May 2021.
- Our Open/Junior tournaments are fast approaching – Sunday 16 May. Sign up on the noticeboard. As we are hosting two tournaments in one day more baking than usual is required and more helpers. Commitment for helpers is 1-2 hours. There is a sheet on the notices tables. Please add your name if you can help with baking or on the day.
- Wednesday Swiss Pairs starts 2 June. You must sign up to play. See the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 26 April 2021
- Congratulations to Jeffry Craanen & Simon Webber who came 2nd at the South Wairarapa Intermediate tournament held 18 April.
- Week 7 of the lessons next Monday will cover the topic Overcalls. All members are welcome to attend.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 1 May 2021.
- Our Open/Junior tournaments are fast approaching – Sunday 16 May. Sign up on the noticeboard. As we are effectively hosting two tournaments in one day more baking than usual is required and more helpers. Commitment for helpers is 1-2 hours. There is a sheet on the notices tables. Please add your name if you can help with baking or on the day.
- The office is closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week and Megan is working from home.
- It has been pointed out that in some sessions it is getting quite noisy and phones are ringing. Bridge is fun but noise can be distracting when you’re trying to concentrate. Please turn your phone off and talk quietly.
Notices w/c 19 April 2021
- Round 2 of Interclub was held on Friday 16 April with Hutt hosting. Thank you to Jill Marsden and helpers for a smooth running evening. Congratulations to the following teams on their wins: Novice 1 captained by Nathan Tucker; Junior 3 captained by John Roseveare; Junior 2 captained by Jackie Upchurch; and Intermediate 2 captained by Joan Finley. The next round of Interclub is on Friday 21 May.
- ANZAC Day is observed next Monday 26 April. The office will be closed but bridge is on and there will be a lesson that night. Week 6 of the lessons next Monday will cover the topic Responder’s Rebids. All members are welcome to attend.
- There will be no Saturday revision class this Saturday 24 April.
- Invitation to Wednesday players: Thursday night is holding a “mix & mingle” evening on 22 April and invite you to come along, with a partner. A light supper will be provided and play starts at 7pm.
- Invitation to all players: Thursday night is holding a “mix & mingle” evening this 22 April and invite you to come along, with a partner. Consider playing with somebody new to you. A light supper will be provided and play starts at 7pm.
- Our Open/Junior tournaments will be held on Sunday 16 May. Thanks to Gee & Hickton for sponsoring our Open tournament and the Ron Fisher Trust for subsidising the entry fee for the Junior tournament. Note to Juniors the entry fee is $10. Sign up on the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 12 April 2021
- Round 2 of Interclub is on this Friday 16 April. See the noticeboard for who you are playing and at which venue.
- Week 5 of the lessons next Monday 19 April will cover the topic Balanced Hands. All members are welcome to attend.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday in the playing room starting at 10:30am.
- Invitation to Wednesday players: Thursday night is holding a “mix & mingle” evening on 22 April and invite you to come along, with a partner. A light supper will be provided and play starts at 7pm.
- Our Open/Junior tournaments will be held on Sunday 16 May. Thanks to Gee & Hickton for sponsoring our Open tournament and the Ron Fisher Trust for subsidising the entry fee for the Junior tournament. Note to Juniors the entry fee is $10. Sign up on the noticeboard.
- Inter-Provincial Trials are on 8-9 May to select the Wellington representative team to go to the 2021 Interprovincial Championship starting 20 November. See the noticeboard for more details.
Notices w/c 05 April 2021
- Round 2 of Interclub is on next Friday 16 April. See the noticeboard for who you are playing and at which venue.
- Week 4 of the lessons next Monday 12 April will cover the topic Responders New Suit Bids. All members are welcome to attend.
- Please note the office is closed this Thursday 8 April and Megan is working from home.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday in the playing room starting at 10:30am.
Notices w/c 29 March 2021
- A lovely afternoon was had at the pre-AGM social bridge session on Sunday. Congratulations to Trevor Williams & Margaret Oxnam for achieving the top North/South result and Heather Jared and A.J. for coming top East/West.
- Thank you to Ryman Healthcare for another delicious spread following our AGM. We welcome two new members to our 2021-2022 committee, Ria Janssen and Margaret Carter, and retain existing members Joan Finley, Kathryn Badcock and Loek Strik. Jill Herman retains the helm as President, Madeleine Askew is the new Vice-President, and Steve Graves, Treasurer.
- Congratulations to our Interclub teams who had wins last Friday 26 March: Phil Revell’s Open Restricted team, Jeffry Craanen’s Intermediate team, Junior teams Hutt 1 captained by Neil Sargisson and Hutt 3 captained by John Roseveare and Nathan Tucker’s Novice team. The draw for Round 2 of Interclub on Friday 16 April is on the noticeboard. There are three venues for Round 2 with Hutt being one of the hosting clubs. Hutt teams are playing at all three venues. Please check the noticeboard for your venue.
- Congratulations to John Roseveare and Neil Sargisson who came first at the Upper Hutt Intermediate tournament held on Sunday 28 March.
- Lessons will take a break next Monday Easter Monday. Week 4 of the lessons will continue on Monday 12 April and will cover the topic Responders New Suit Bids. All members are welcome to attend.
- Please note there is no bridge this Good Friday or Easter Monday and no Saturday revision class. Have a lovely long weekend.
Notices w/c 22 March 2021
- Congratulations to the Junior Interclub team winners of 2020, won by a Hutt team. Congratulations to Neil Sargisson, Jacob Pilalis, and Dianna & Peter Snethlage.
- Our AGM is this Sunday 28 March at 5:00pm. There is a casual fun bridge afternoon preceding the AGM that starts at 2:45pm. No table money is charged. Drinks and nibbles will follow the AGM with the delicious catering once again being provided by Ryman Healthcare. To confirm numbers please record your attendance or absence on the noticeboard, on 567 1058 or via email.
- Interclub starts this Friday 26 March. All Hutt teams are playing at Upper Hutt. Just a reminder, there has been an increase in table money in 2021 to $8.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 27 March at 10:30am in the playing room.
- Upper Hutt Bridge Club are holding an Intermediate & Junior tournament this Sunday 28 March. They need more Junior entries particularly.
- The topic for lesson 3 next Monday 29 March is Responder’s Limit Bids. All members are welcome to attend.
- The office will be closed this Friday 26 March.
Notices w/c 15 March 2021
- Our AGM is on Sunday 28 March at 5:00pm with a fun bridge session before it starting at 2:45pm. With some long-standing committee members standing down, new members are needed. Nomination forms are on the wall.
- Interclub starts Friday 26 March and the draw for Round 1 is out. Just a reminder, there has been an increase in table money for Interclub to $8. Please see the noticeboard for your venue.
- Congratulations to Phil Revell who was placed 2nd in the Open section of the Wellington Sixes tournament held on 6 March 2021.
- Saturday revision is on this Saturday 20 March at 10:30am in the playing room.
