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Notices w/c 21 Nov 2022
- At the NZWide Pairs held on Friday 11 November, congratulations to Debbie Wolak (ex Hutt member) & her partner who finished 2nd overall. Congratulations also to Deidre Stallinger & Jeffry Craanen who finished 33rd overall out of a field of 865.
- December online holiday bridge is coming. More information to come.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 26 November at 10:30am in the playing room.
- Our Plan for our Future aims to attract 50 new members in 2023. We are going to run three sets of lessons to support this. We need all members to support us to get people along to those lessons!
- We are expecting the programme books to be ready this week. Each programme book will contain flyers which promote our 2023 lessons. Please use these to talk to friends, family, neighbours and others and interest them in learning the world’s best card game!
- We are also running an all-day stand at Queensgate on Saturday 28 January, 10-5. We are looking for members to come along and play bridge for a couple of hours during this time. Our plan is to have a table playing, and two other helpers to chat to those interested. To staff those two-hour slots, we will need 20 people. You can make up a table, come as a pair, or come solo. Please let Megan know when you can help - morning, early afternoon, or late afternoon. We’d like to have our Queensgate roster sorted before the bridge year ends.
Notices w/c 14 Nov 2022
- A lot of fun was had at the Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs last Friday night. We raised $320 for the NZ Bridge Foundation. Thank you to our Director Ralph Robertshawe and Scorer Chris Jared. Congratulations to Deidre Stallinger & Jeffry Craanen who were top North / South and Vil Gravis & Russell Dive who were top East / West.
- Congratulations to Ann & Bruce Barnett who won a session prize at the Waikanae Intermediate / Junior tournament held on 6 November.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 19 November at 10:30am in the playing room.
- Bridge lessons are starting in February 2023. Evening lessons start Monday 13 February 7pm with teacher AJ and our daytime lessons start Wednesday 15 February 2pm with teacher Kathryn Badcock. Encourage your friends and family to come along. Flyers are available to help you promote.
- Megan is on leave this Friday 18 November and the office will be closed.
Notices w/c 7 Nov 2022
- Just a reminder, if you are unwell, do not come to bridge. If there is any doubt about your health status and/or you know that you have been exposed to COVID, then please wear a mask at the bridge table.
- The Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs is on this Friday 11 November. The entry fee is $10 and the bar will be open. Please bring a plate to share per pair for supper. It will be a fun evening with prizes awarded across the grades. Sign up online or on the noticeboard. If you need a partner, please let a committee member or Megan know. More tables needed.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 12 November at 10:30am in the playing room.
- Bridge lessons are starting in February 2023. There will be daytime or evening lessons available. Encourage your friends and family to give it a try. Flyers will be available from next week to help you promote.
Notices w/c 31 Oct 2022
- The Committee wishes to remind members that many of the protocols around keeping ourselves and other members safe and well still apply at the club even though the traffic light settings have been removed and mask wearing is no longer compulsory.
COVID-19 is still very much with us and is particularly active in our region including, unfortunately, among club members.
So, as always if you are unwell, do not come to bridge. If there is any other doubt about your health status and/or you know that you have been exposed to COVID, then please wear a mask at the bridge table.
Mask wearing remains recommended by public health experts and individuals choosing to wear a mask for the above or any other reasons are to be respected. - Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 5 November at 10:30am in the playing room.
- The Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs is on next Friday 11 November. Prizes are awarded across the grades. The entry fee is $10, with supper provided and the bar will be open. Sign up online or on the noticeboard. Also, we need some helpers on the night. If you need a partner or you are available to help, please let a committee member or Megan know.
- A warm welcome to Ann Barnett & Sharyn Bowen who are joining Lindsay Byron on the Friday playing committee. Thank you both. Our playing committees are very important to the smooth running of the sessions.
- Would you like to do Director training? Allan Joseph is running both face to face and online courses for club and tournament Directors over the summer months starting in November. See the noticeboard for more details and how to register.
Notices w/c 24 Oct 2022
- The Committee wishes to remind members that many of the protocols around keeping ourselves and other members safe and well still apply at the club even though the traffic light settings have been removed and mask wearing is no longer compulsory. COVID-19 is still very much with us and is particularly active in our region including, unfortunately, among club members.
- So, as always if you are unwell, do not come to bridge. If there is any other doubt about your health status and/or you know that you have been exposed to COVID, then please wear a mask at the bridge table.
- Mask wearing remains recommended by public health experts and individuals choosing to wear a mask for the above or any other reasons are to be respected.
- We are hosting the Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs Friday on the 11th November. Prizes are awarded across the grades. Entry fee is $10, with supper provided and the bar will be open. Sign up online or on the noticeboard.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 29th October at 10:30am in the playing room.
Notices w/c 17 Oct 2022
- Congratulations to our Intermediate teams captained by Elaine Richardson, Joan Finley and Neil Sargisson on their wins on Friday night and to our Junior team captained by Phillip King on its semi-final win. Well done to you all. The final round is on Friday 25 November.
- Congratulations to Margaret Carter & Bernice Singh who won the Wellington Junior tournament over the weekend.
- We are hosting the Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs Friday 11 November. Entry fee is $10, with supper provided and the bar will be open. Sign up online or on the noticeboard.
- There is no Saturday Revision this weekend and no bridge on Monday – Labour Day. Megan is on leave from this Thursday until next Wednesday and the office will be closed. Have a lovely long weekend.
Notices w/c 10 Oct 2022
- Thanks to Upper Hutt for being fabulous hosts at the annual Hutt/Upper Hutt Challenge last Friday night. Congratulations to Jeffry Craanen & Deidre Stallinger 1st for Hutt and Andrea Carson & Anne Skinner 1st for Upper Hutt and congratulations to Hutt for winning the challenge and bringing home the cup. Well done team!
- The membership list is out on the notices table for everyone to check their details are correct for next year. Any changes need to be made by the end of this week.
- Interclub is on this Friday night. The draw is on the noticeboard.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 15 October at 10:30am in the playing room. Online bridge is on this Sunday 16 October at 7pm.
- We are hosting the Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs Friday 11 November. This is a New Zealand wide pairs event supporting the NZ Bridge Foundation and sponsored by Loveblock Wines. National results are produced, A points are allocated per region and C points for club winners in both directions. All players receive a booklet which discusses each hand in detail. Entry fee $10, with supper provided and the bar will be open.
Notices w/c 3 Oct 2022
- “Our Plan for Our Future” has been emailed to you. Hard copies are on the notices table, and you can also read it here. We welcome your input and feedback. Part of the plan is to increase our sponsorship. Would you like to sponsor a series or share this with someone else? Talk to a committee member or Megan about this.
- The membership list is out on the notices table for everyone to check their details are correct for next year.
- The annual Hutt / Upper Hutt Challenge is this Friday 7 October 7:30pm at Upper Hutt Bridge Club – please be seated by 7:15pm. Go well team – bring that cup home to it’s rightful place at Hutt : -)
- Tuesday Teams starts 11 October. This is the club’s only team event. Members from all sessions are welcome, if you need help finding a team, please let Megan know. There will be prizes for the top junior team as well as the top overall team. The sign-up sheet is on the board.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 8 October at 10:30am in the playing room. Online bridge is on this Sunday 9 October at 7pm.
- A second Super Social Sunday bridge session for bridge beginners will be held on 9 October at Wellington Bridge Club from 1-4pm. This is for beginners in the region who have not yet received the certificate of proficiency, you don’t need a partner and the cost is $5. See the noticeboard for more details.
- For the first time in a few years we are hosting the Lovelock NZ Wide Pairs Friday 11 November. This is a New Zealand wide pairs event supporting the NZ Bridge Foundation and sponsored by Lovelock Wines. National results are produced, A points are allocated per region and C points for club winners in both directions. All players receive a booklet which discusses each hand in detail. Entry fee $10, with supper provided and the bar will be open.
Notices w/c 26 Sep 2022
- “Our Plan for Our Future” has been emailed to you. Hard copies are on the notices table, and you can also read it here. Please take the time to read this letter. We welcome your input and feedback.
- The annual Hutt / Upper Hutt Challenge is next Friday 7 October 7:30pm at Upper Hutt Bridge Club. The sign-up sheet is on the board.
- Tuesday Teams starts in October. This is the club’s only team event so please get your team in. The event will be played face to face at the club. Members from all sessions are welcome, if you need help finding a team, please let Megan know. There will be prizes for the top junior team as well as the top overall team. The sign-up sheet is on the board.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 1st October at 10:30am in the playing room. Online bridge is on this Sunday 2nd October at 7pm.
Notices w/c 19 Sep 2022
- With the government announcement last week that covid restrictions have relaxed mask wearing is now optional. Tea, coffee and biscuits can be enjoyed at the table.
- Please remember to read Our Plan for Our Future. We’re keen to hear your thoughts and how you can help. Hard copies are here for those who prefer them.
- This week we are looking for members who can help sponsor our 2023 programme. Sponsoring a series costs $150+GST. You can nominate a particular session and, if you wish, name the series. We are also seeking business sponsorship. Every sponsor will help us build a thriving future, and we would particularly appreciate our members’ help at this time. If you are able to help, please let a committee member or Megan know.
- Tuesday Teams starts in October. This event will be played face to face at the club. This is the club’s only team event, so please get your team in. Members from all sessions are welcome. If you need help finding a team, please let Megan know. The notice is on the board.
- Hutt had a successful night of Interclub last Friday. Congratulations to Intermediate teams captained by Madeleine Askew and Neil Sargisson, and Phillip King’s Junior team. The next round of Interclub is Friday 14 October.
- Saturday Revision is on this Saturday 24 September at 10:30am in the playing room. Online bridge is on this Sunday 25 September at 7pm.
- Megan is on leave this Friday 23 September and the office will be closed. Monday 26 September is Queen’s Memorial Day and a one-off public holiday. The office will be closed but the bridge session will go ahead as normal.
