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Notices w/c 21 Oct 2019
- Interclub results from Friday night are on the noticeboard. Congratulations to Novice Hutt 1 (captain Neil Sargisson), Intermediate Hutt 2 (captain Jill Herman), and Intermediate Hutt 3 (captain Kathryn Badcock) on their wins.
- It’s garage sale time! Saturday 2 November 8:30 to 11:30 at the club. In preparation for this we will be opening the club on Labour Day Monday 25 October from 10am to 12pm to receive any goods that you have sorted through over the weekend. After that you can drop off items any time during office hours or when you come in for bridge sessions. Please place directly in the East room.
- The Babich NZ Wide Pairs are on Friday 1 November. Venues are Upper Hutt or Wellington.
- Reminder: next Monday is Labour Day and a holiday from bridge. Have a great long weekend.
Notices w/c 14 Oct 2019
- The Downton Abbey fundraiser on Monday night was a very successful night. Thank you to all who bought tickets or contributed to the evening. Also a big thank you to Bob Scott Retirement Village for providing delicious nibbles and transport. This event raised approximately $1000 for the club.
- Wed: The next Super Social Sunday is this Sunday 20 October at Wellington Bridge Club from 1pm to 4:30pm. If you have attended beginner classes this year or you do not yet have a certificate of proficiency from NZ Bridge you are very welcome to attend. See the noticeboard for more details.
Notices w/c 7 Oct 2019
- 2019 National Bridge Congress is over for another year. Congratulations to Neil Sargisson & Jacob Pilalis who won the Novice Pairs. Also congratulations to Russell Dive and Russell Wilson (New Plymouth) who won Congress Pairs.
- Well done to the Hutt players who reclaimed the Challenge Cup against Upper Hutt on Friday night. Congratulations to Elaine Richardson & Jill Marsden who came first for Hutt! Thank you to Upper Hutt for being wonderful hosts.
- Congratulations to Ellie Boyd who has received a certificate of proficiency from NZ Bridge.
- Reminder: Please do not park your car in the 3 spots against the wall closest to BR Contractors Ltd. They own these car parks and they have 24 hour access to them.
- The Downton Abbey fundraiser for next Monday 14 October is now fully booked. Thank you all who have bought tickets. Nibbles are being kindly provided by Bob Scott Retirement Village and will be available from 5:30pm with the movie starting at 6pm.
- The office will be closed this Thursday 10 October and Friday 11 October.
Notices w/c 30 Sep 2019
- The Paraparaumu Multigrade tournament was held Sunday 29 September. Congratulations to Hannah Revell & Phil Revell who came 2nd in both the morning and afternoon sessions and finished 4th overall.
- Congratulations to the following members who have been awarded rank changes by NZ Bridge:
♠ Murray Gough – Club Master
♥ Hans Jorgensen – Local Master - Reminder: You can still get tickets for our movie fundraiser. The movie is Downton Abbey Monday 14 October at 6pm at the Petone Lighthouse.
- The Hutt – Upper Hutt Challenge is this Friday 4 October at Upper Hutt. It is not too late to sign up. Please be seated by 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
Notices w/c 23 Sep 2019
- We hosted Interclub on Friday night and once again it was a very successful evening. Thank you to Diana Pratchett, Madeleine Askew and Bernice Singh for their help on the night. Congratulations to the following teams on their wins: Open 1 captained by Maciej Szczesny, Intermediate 3 captained by Kathryn Badcock and the novice team captained by Neil Sargisson. More detailed results are on the noticeboard.
- Tues players: Tuesday Teams starts 1 October. You must sign up to enter.
- Wed players: Super Sunday - the second one will be held this Sunday 29 September 1-4pm at Kairangi Bridge Club. Cost $5. All beginners are invited and welcome to attend. See the noticeboard for details.
- Reminder: You can still get tickets for our movie fundraiser. The movie is Downton Abbey Monday 14 October at 6pm at the Petone Lighthouse.
- The office will be closed next Friday 27 September.
Notices w/c 16 Sep 2019
- Super Social Sunday - the second one will be held on Sunday 29 September 1-4pm in Waikanae. Cost $5. All beginners are invited and welcome to attend. See the noticeboard for details.
- The office will be closed next Friday 27 September.
Notices w/c 09 Sep 2019
- We are hosting Interclub on Friday 20 September. The draw is on the noticeboard.
- In preparation for the 2020 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.
- Tuesday Teams starts 1 October. You must sign up to enter. Sign-up sheet is on the noticeboard.
- The annual Hutt/Upper Hutt Challenge is being hosted by Upper Hutt this year on Friday 4 October at Upper Hutt Bridge Club. Sign-up sheet is on the noticeboard.
Notices w/c 02 Sep 2019
- Congratulations to Steve Denholm & Joyce Bosman (Upper Hutt) who came first E/W at Super Social Sunday on Sunday 25 August.
- At the Wellington Bridge Club Junior tournament held on Sunday 1st September congratulations to Hannah Revell & partner who came first in the morning session, second in the afternoon session and second overall. The Wellington Bridge Club also hosted an Intermediate tournament on the same day. Congratulations to Caroline Strachan & partner who came first and Dougal Watson & partner who came 2nd in the morning session.
- We are hosting Interclub on Friday 20 September. The draw is on the noticeboard.
- In preparation for the 2020 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 26 Aug 2019
- Congratulations to Russell Dive and Anthony Ker (Wgtn Bridge Club) who won a session prize and came second overall at the Karori Open tournament on Sunday 25 August.
- Interclub results from Friday night are on the noticeboard. Congratulations to Intermediate teams 1, 2 & 4 captained by Simon Webber, Jill Herman and Hans Jorgensen, Junior 1 captained by Joan Finley, and the novice team captained by Neil Sargisson on their wins.
Notices w/c 19 Aug 2019
- The Upper Hutt Multigrade Tournament was held over the weekend and congratulations to the following Hutt Club players:
♠ Jeffry Craanen and Martyn Dowman - 1st overall
♥ Nebojsa Djorovic & Donna Upchurch (Wellington) – 3rd overall
♦ Graham Goudge & Julie Newsome – top Junior-Junior pair - A reminder Megan is on leave this week and returns on Monday 26 August. The office has limited opening hours over this period: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 11am to 1pm.
