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The Origin of Playing Cards

The origin of playing cards: 

The origin of playing cards was in China and dates back to around the year 1120.  

Originally, cards were used for fortune telling and gambling. 
Cards were introduced into Italy and Spain around 1370, probably coming from Egypt. 
Tarot cards, used for fortune telling, were introduced in Italy in 1440.
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23/9/16 - Eve Kennedy & Mike Murphy

30/9/16 - Katharine Verso & Maeve Cassidy
Friday Competition Winners
Date Winners N/S Winners E/W
23/9/16 Ann & Terry Reynolds Piers & Sue Daly
30/9/16 Katharine Verso & Maeve Cassidy Ann & Terry Reynolds
7/10/16 Annette Reddan & Martina Lee Eve Kennedy & Marion Grimes 
14/10/16 Owen Fox & Margaret Leonard Pam Cooper & Deirdre Baneham
21/10/16 Pat Dunne & Marian Grimes Ann & Terry Reynolds