Grant Update - We now have the money in our bank and the Committee has been busy securing the best deals on the various items listed. The BridgePads system is the longest lead item and is expected into the UK during October. Other items will be procured and installed to meet the delivery of BridgePads.

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Wednesday 1st September - Well done to Peter & Pat leading a big field followed by Mary & Jacqueline and Jeff & Joan. (That must have been like running the gauntlet through those three top tables 5, 6 & 7!). Well done to Hazel & Jean in 4th place and nice to see Linda & John again, doing well in 5th. Sue & Barbara still there to collect the last of the points - never fail. A great turn out again for a non comp night 9½ tables - thanks to everyone - good time keeping, finished 27 boards by 10.15p.m.  Well done.

Monday 30th August - It's been a very tense time whilst the Stewards investigated number rigging at Ringwood. On the off-chance that they got a bad result David & Ian carefully swapped their pair number with Susan & Jenny (See bulletin box for leaked document). By some fluke they (David & Ian) had a great result and then wanted to recover their original number to claim the massive 73% score. The stewards have carefully examined the table slips and have accepted the error could have been in good faith, but as a penalty have awarded the free game (for 70%+) to Jenny & Susan as compensation for mental anguish - having had their moment of glory ripped so cruelly away.  We welcomed Ken & Janice and as a gesture of 'bon ami' with our friends across the Pond, allowed them to secure second place with another great score of 63%. Sue & Barbara, not to be left out followed closely with 62% and a really good effort from Beryl & Margaret earned them 4th place. Pauline & Muriel kept up their good run to claim the last of the points. Just a quick word about the -2800 ..... no it's not fit to print. Thanks to all for turning out on a Bank Holiday - 7 Tables - not bad. And lastly Happy Birthday to Vivienne (Ian's wife) who has waited patiently to celebrate her big day whilst Ian escorted their guests to Ringwood - as Fred Estair put it ...... "¶there could be trouble ahead .....¶" Happy Birthday Vivienne.

Monday Handicap - Marjorie & Mick have reclaimed the top spot from Ian & Graham after today's win. Alan & Beryl are still holding onto 3rd followed by Muriel & Pauline and Brian & Margaret. The handicap's playing its part in making tis an interesting competition.

Summer Pairs Comp - Jeff & Joan have reduced the gap a little with Howard  & Annice leaving the engine running but they will need to put a good one in before the end or they may be caught. Unfortunately Mary & Jacqueline are out of the comp now with Mary being ill (now out of hospital and looking forward to returning). Alan & Ken have qualified but will do no more so are there to be picked off by Sue & Barbara or even Marjorie & Maurice. The top two places seem out of reach now but the next 5 or 6 places can alter drammatically with one really good score so keep trying. 

Open Invitation - If any of our Members would like to come along and help out on Friday, please mention it to Iris or Mick and you will be most welcome. The new players need confidence through guidance to develop their enthusiasm for the game. Gentle help will benefit Ringwood as well as the learners and if you feel that you can be of assistance, please let us know. 7.00 p.m. start every Friday.