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  East Winner Hazel Carney
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  Gift of Thanks to Cathy and David
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  North Winner Jenny Pearce
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  Slam Bid and Made Winners Mike and Brian
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  Slam Bid and Made Winners Pat and Suzanne
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  South Winner Hilary Earner
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  Trick with a 2 Winner Christine Summers
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  West Winner Gill Trevaskis

The annual Christmas Party was held by Horning Bridge Club on Monday 10^th December 2018.  Diane Harber and her little helper greeted arriving members with a festive drink, which they enjoyed whilst awaiting start of play.  A mid-session interval was taken where all sampled a fantastic selection of savouries and sweets that members had provided for the occasion.

A fun bridge pivot movement was played and at the end of play scores were totted up resulting in individual North, South, East and West winners. Additional prizes were also presented for the winners of "Trick with a 2" and "Slam Bid and Made". Prizes were presented by Chairman Ron Hunt.

Chairman Ron Hunt also presented Cathy and David Smith with a gift of thanks for their continuing work behind the scenes to maintain the successful running of the Club.

North Winner: Jenny Pearce (3,280)

South Winner: Hilary Earner (2,730)

East Winner: Hazel Carney (1,340)

West Winner: Gill Trevaskis (1,660)

Trick with a 2 Winner: Christine Summers

Slam Bid and Made Winners: Pat Whittle and Suzanne Gill (6NT), Brian Cunningham & Mike Williams (6S)

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This years' A.G.M. was held on the 10th September 2018. 

As committee member Peter Clarke and his wife Lynn had moved away from the area about a month ago, a vacancy had arisen for a general committee member. Chairman Ron Hunt was pleased to announce that Ann Riley had put herself forward for election which was duly proposed, seconded and accepted by the attending members.  Ron thanked Ann for her desire to become involved in the running of the Club.  The existing officers and general committee members were pleased to announce that they would put themselves forward for re-election, which was duly proposed, seconded and accepted by the attending members.

The newly elected Committee now comprises: Ron Hunt (Chairman), Laurie Platt (Vice Chairman), Peter Bowman (Treasurer), Glenny McAndie (Secretary), Cynthia Dennes (Catering), Jenny Hemmings (Partner Finder and Daytime Bridge Co-Ordinator) and general committee members Jenny Pearce, Jim Fletcher and Ann Riley.

The Club welcomes all newly elected and re-elected committee members.

The Chairman also thanked directors and scorers Robert Harber, Peter Bowman and David Smith for their continuing support throughout the year.

Trophies were presented to the following:

2018 Bill Broughton Memorial Shield Winners: Reg Pfrang & Jeff Riley (Jeff was unavailable for a photo)

2017/18 Founders Trophy Joint Winners: David Smith & Ronnie Hill and Pat Whittle & Peter Bowman

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Following last years' successful Summer Away Day at Wroxham Yacht Club, Horning BC Committee arranged another Away Day, this time at The Old Rectory Hotel, Crostwick.

The days events were held in the Hotel's spacious conservatory restaurant where, on arrival, members and guests were served tea or coffee and settled into the bridge tables to await start of play.

Chairman Ron Hunt outlined the approximate timetable for the day and bridge commenced at 10:15 am.  Normal duplicate bridge was played, but having separate N-S and E-W winners to allow for separate winners on the day.

Bridge was adjourned at 12:15 pm and as the weather was particularly inviting (sunny and hot) most of the members and guests gathered outside on the garden patio to enjoy a lunchtime drink prior to settling down for a delicious three-course lunch provided by the Hotel.

Bridge re-commenced at 2:45 pm until approximately 4.00 pm when tea and coffee was available whilst the prize winners were announced and presented by Ron Hunt.

NORTH-SOUTH WINNERS: Peter Wood & Tony Collins 

EAST-WEST WINNERS: Peter & Carol Bowman

A big thank-you to the Horning Bridge Club Committee who helped organise a great day out and ordering up some wonderful weather!

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This is third time that Horning Bridge Club has held its annual bridge away-day at Stower Grange Hotel - it was an easy decision for the Committee to make, as the previous two visits had been extremely successful. 

On arrival at 09:45 members enjoyed tea or coffee in the bar and lounge and then settled into the bridge tables to await start of play. Unfortunately, Chairman Ron Hunt was unable to attend this years' event, so MC duties were undertaken by Vice-Chairman Laurie Platt.  Laurie outlined the approximate timetable for the day and bridge commenced at 10:30.  Normal duplicate bridge was played, but having separate N-S and E-W winners to allow for separate winners on the day.

Bridge was adjourned at 12:30 for members to gather in the bar and enjoy a lunchtime drink prior to settling down for a delicious two-course lunch provided by the Hotel.

Bridge re-commenced at 2:15 until approximately 3:30 when a raffle was held in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich Blind Association.  The charity this year was chosen by Matt Jackson. A magnificient collection of £217.00 was raised for this well-deserving charity.

Finally, the bridge prize winners were announced and Vice-Chairman Laurie Platt presented the prizes to the winners.

NORTH-SOUTH WINNERS: David Smith & Ronnie Hill  

EAST-WEST WINNERS: Margaret Whipp & Jenny Hemmings

A big thank-you to the Horning Bridge Club Committee who helped organise a great day out, to all who provided raffle prizes, to Pat Whittle who sold the raffle tickets, and to Robert Harber who was the Tournament Director for the day.