Prizes presented by Chairman Bill Broughton.

WINNERS:                                                             LOWEST SCORE 'WINNERS'

North     Matt Jackson           1120                           North     Maisie Tansey     -2690

South     Maureen Gittins       2620                          South      Joy Cole              -1130

East       Ron Boote                2220                          East       Jeff Cole              -1700

West      Christine Ferguson   1350                         West      Anne Goddard      -2630

This was an extremely well attended evening.  Refreshments were offered on arrival, before settling down to play bridge. 

A Pivot movement was played until we stopped for the buffet. 

The food, having been supplied by the good members of the club, was magnificent, with tables groaning from the various choices of savouries and sweets.

During this evening we presented gifts to a very special member Bill Greenhill - see other news item.

The evening was completed with prize giving for the winners and losers.

Finally there was a very generous raffle, with prizes also donated by members.

The club was very pleased to send all monies raised from the raffle to the Quiddenham Children's Hospice.

(Buffet table with members having a good time)

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  East winner Rosie Sellors
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  North winner Joyce Sellers
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  South winner Maureen Gittins
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  West winner Carol Bowman

What an outstanding turnout for this evening.  On arrival refreshments were offered.  The buffet being supplied by the generosity of the members.  It was first class.  The raffle table was groaning with prizes, with the ticket sale contributions well supported.  The proceeds being given to E.A.C.H.  East Anglia's Children's Hospices.

A Pivot movement was played, stopping part way to have the buffet and draw the raffle.

We continued playing until 9.30pm when results were collated and prizes given

WINNERS PRIZES PRESENTED BY CHAIRMAN BILL BROUGHTON
North           Joyce Sellers            2590
South           Maureen Gittins        4200
East             Rosie Sellors            1520
West           Carol Bowman            2130            

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOYCE

On this Monday’s evening – 21 April we celebrated another member’s 90^th birthday

Half way through the evening’s play, the Chairman Bill Broughton, called the room to order.  He then made the announcement about Joyce’s birthday.

Members all joined in a chorus of HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Suzanne (Gill) was then asked to give some background information as she had known Joyce for a number of years.

She started off by mentioning that Joyce was a ‘Norfolk Lass’.  Joyce and her husband had been involved in the antiques business, which had taken them all over the country.  They had lived outside Norfolk, but at the earliest opportunity, Joyce came back to her roots - or home.

Joyce also initiated the introduction of Pat (Whittle) to the Horning Bridge Club, when Pat first moved to Norfolk.  

Flowers and a card were presented to Joyce from the members of the club.

Having thanked everyone present, Joyce gave us a little anecdote regarding a helium balloon.
She was going on a car journey this past Saturday, and had very carefully put the said balloon into her car.  Her neighbour came over to speak to her and during this conversation he mentioned that he had just seen a balloon exiting her car.  Her request to the club was ‘if found please return to owner’

 We all had a good laugh at this.

Having come to the end of their 5 year committee serving period, the chairman, Bill Broughton, on behalf of the Club, presented Pat Whittle (Partners finder) and Jenny Pearce (Secretary) with a gift and heatfelt thanks from all the members of the club.

They have both contributed so much to the smooth running of the Horning Bridge Club during their time on the committee.

Thank you once again ladies from the whole club