These begin this Thursday 18 April at 7pm with Bobbi. The first session is mini bridge; I know some of you novices are coming along for a refresh but you won't need this session which is more about  learning to physically manage the cards.

The team's competition is running on a Wednesday evening 1,8 and 15 May and is open to everyone. there's a list on the whiteboard for you to add your name. The committee will decide on the makeup of the teams; each team will have one open, at least one junior and two other players.

It's quite a different experience of playing bridge; we don't use the bridge mates for scoring and instead return to our team after each round, compare notes and work out the score.

We'd be very keen to see you play on a Wednesday night and this is a great, non scary way to do it 👍

Bay Pairs Round One Whakatane 14 April was a wonderful event with 19 ½ tables. 

Our club rose to the challenge yet again of being superb hosts with the most amazing morning tea which provided enough surplus that it served as lunch and afternoon tea too. The raffle was well supported-thank goodness that one of the three prizes went to a visitor! 

We have had a wonderful response to our Bay Pairs tournament with 20 tables entered! Huge thanks to Julie for arranging the raffle and Ali/Kat for overseeing the tournament organisation; and thanks to all of you who are involved either in playing or helping in the kitchen etc.

Need a partner? Send out an email-more details to follow 

Handicap scores are displayed after the normal score for the session. To see the handicap score, click on the session result and then scroll down 

Our annual visit to Opotiki is coming up Monday 18 March so grab a partner and find a car to pool with. Add your names to the list on the whiteboard indicating whether you would like to car pool or have space available.

This is always a very fun visit and Opotiki do treat us very well with a fine supper.

Mondays no longer have a partnership steward which means you will find your own partners. You can txt/email/ring your partner or ask them face to face when you come along to play. Bring your yellow book with you to arrange this. If you don’t yet have your 2024 bridge book, they are available for you to collect when you come to the club.

Monday 29 January and Monday 5  February : no partner needed. Come along and put your name in the bowl; partners will be drawn out. This gives you 2 weeks to match up partners for future Monday competitions.

Kia ora e te whanau

Hope your Christmas/New Year break was a fun filled family/friends time. All sessions are up and running this week.

Subs are due 1 February- $70 for ordinary members and $50 for associate members. See the first page of your 2024 bridge books for how to pay this.

Learner lessons will start Thursday 18 April 7-9pm with Bobbi Drysdale.

There will be 10 lessons, with a cost of $35

The contact person to register interest is Sue Gordon sue.gordon8@icloud.com or txt 021 246 7268