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Ladies black beaded cardigan left at Llandybie after John Isaac/ Ann Dolan.  If the owner contacts me (Jennifer) I will make arrangements to return.
Celtic Congress 14th - 16th June 2013

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Book early to ensure accommodation at the Fishguard Bay Hotel 
PERRY SHIELD, SPICKETT BOWL and PRESIDENT'S CUP 2013

The teams to represent the Western Area are:

PERRY:      Mike Close (capt) & Laura Woodruff; Steve Jarvis & Mike Baker; Peter Milewski & Eric Hartland.

SPICKETT:  Bery Warner & Wendy Thornton; Eleanor Price & Margaret Lane; Irene Thomas (capt) & Jenny Vaughan.

PRESIDENT'S CUP The team this year has been selected from the Area's newest club - Llandybie: Glan James & Geoff Tremlett; Catherine Dudlyke & Kamal Goswami; Gwenda Davies & Marie Craddock.         NPC Frances Williams

   

Looking for something to do on Saturday evenings?

Swansea Bridge Club now holds a 'Dragon' night on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7p.m. All are welcome - £4 with prizes.
 
 
  Obituary - Marjorie Greenwood - 2011

Many members will be saddened to hear of the death of Marjorie Greenwood on July 5th at the grand age of 97.

She was the first master Point Secretary of the W.B.U. having been persuaded to take on the role by Stewart Spickett – she had worked as his secretary.

At the time she was married to her first husband and was known as Marjorie Kirk.

After his death she married Frank Greenwood and they played together in Newport in the seventies and eighties.

In later years she was a regular player at Swansea Bridge Club during the summer months.

This was because she was a great walker and belonged to both the Gower Society and the Ramblers and lived in her caravan at Llangennith for seven months of the year.

She was very fit and healthy until the last few years and  members of Swansea Bridge Club and the Gower Society will remember attending her 90th birthday celebrations.

  National Teams of Eight

Congrats to the Haverfordwest Team of Eight,       

John and Jill O’Sullivan,

Mike Baker and Steve Jarvis,  

 Eric Hartland and Ian Haston.

And Lee Collier & Carmel Wiseman, 

who came joint first in the  National Finals on June 21st

  Great finale to WWBA Season

The John Isaac competition held at the Pavilion, Withybush,

was a really successful end to the 2008/09 season.

It was a bit chilly to start, but things soon warmed up, helped by a good lunch. It was lovely to see John and Betty Isaac,

who popped in for the AGM.

There was good bridge, and with eighteen and a half tables in two sections

competition was stiff. This year, Haverfordwest Club sponsored a new "emerging players' " section and the less  experienced players at these six and a half tables seemed to enjoy their day. Hopefully, all will have had a confidence boost for their game and been encouraged to play away from their clubs.

Its been a great year for ATO Jennifer Wardell and Chris Morley.

 Many thanks to both of you.

And of course, thanks also to all those who have supported Area Events during the 2008/09 season and have

helped make the calendar a success. We look forward to seeing you, and your fellow Club members at Events next season.

The winners, above,  of the Novice Event were

 Jan Vanringelenstein and Sumith Warnasuriya   

        from Haverfordwest BC

Below, winners of the John Isaac Trophy 2009.

Graham Simmons and Godfrey Lewis of Mumbles BC.

The winners, above,  of the Novice Event were

 Jan Vanringelenstein and Sumith Warnasuriya   

        from Haverfordwest BC

Below, winners of the John Isaac Trophy 2009.

Graham Simmons and Godfrey Lewis of Mumbles BC.

The John Isaac competition held at the Pavilion, Withybush,

was a really successful end to the 2008/09 season.

It was a bit chilly to start, but things soon warmed up, helped by a good lunch. It was lovely to see John and Betty Isaac,

who popped in for the AGM.

There was good bridge, and with eighteen and a half tables in two sections

competition was stiff. This year, Haverfordwest Club sponsored a new "emerging players' " section and the less  experienced players at these six and a half tables seemed to enjoy their day. Hopefully, all will have had a confidence boost for their game and been encouraged to play away from their clubs.

Its been a great year for ATO Jennifer Wardell and Chris Morley.

 Many thanks to both of you.

And of course, thanks also to all those who have supported Area Events during the 2008/09 season and have

helped make the calendar a success. We look forward to seeing you, and your fellow Club members at Events next season.

The winners, above,  of the Novice Event were

 Jan Vanringelenstein and Sumith Warnasuriya   

        from Haverfordwest BC

Below, winners of the John Isaac Trophy 2009.

Graham Simmons and Godfrey Lewis of Mumbles BC.

The winners, above,  of the Novice Event were

 Jan Vanringelenstein and Sumith Warnasuriya   

        from Haverfordwest BC

Below, winners of the John Isaac Trophy 2009.

Graham Simmons and Godfrey Lewis of Mumbles BC.

Great finale to WWBA Season
  Mildred - Sid Gibbins Salver - 2008

It was certainly a special "senior moment" when Mildred Trigg- Knight and Ken Jenkins won the Sid Gibbins Salver at the Porthcawl Bridge Club. Mildred, who had just celebrated her 93rd birthday, was delighted. “I didn’t think we’d done so well” she said, “but we did seem to get in a lot”. Mildred, an early member of the Porthcawl Bridge Club – playing in the Sportsman’s Hall before the Club moved to Awel y Mor- has been playing bridge for over 70 years. She plays every evening during the week and on Sundays at the Golf Club. She keeps her interest in many things, especially wildlife habitat, and butterflies.

 “But”, says Mildred, “It’s the bridge that keeps the brain alive and fit”.......

Congratulations Mildred and Ken.

Mildred - Sid Gibbins Salver - 2008
  Mildred - John Raymond Trophy - 2008
Mildred - John Raymond Trophy - 2008 93 years old Mildred Trigg-Knight has won another competition - The John Raymond Transport Company Trophy - played at Bridgend Club recently. Her partner in the teams event was John Moore: a spring chicken at 85 years -while the veritable babies in the team were Irene Thomas and Graham Jones. Congratulations to all of you.
  Obituary - SID CRAVEN 2009
Many of you will already be aware that Sid Craven passed away yesterday (Monday 28th.) - as yet all we know is that his heart just stopped.

I'm sure that we would all express our condolences and sympathies to Kate. 

Sid has been playing bridge in the Area for about the last ten years, primarily in the Mumbles and Porthcawl Clubs, and more recently has been involved in establishing a small club in West Cross.

The funeral will be at Swansea Crematorium 2.00 pm. Monday 12th. October. and afterwards at The Junction - Black Pill

Family flowers only - any donations to the British Heart Foundation.
  Obituary - Ann Dolan - 2009
Members throughout the Western Area will be saddened to hear that Ann Dolan died recently after a long and brave fight against cancer. She was a regular player in the Bridgend, Porthcawl and Port Talbot area and inspired all who met her by her determination to return to club sessions after her initial illness and treatment.
For many years she did an excellent job as the Treasurer of the WWBA and all of us will remember her hard work and friendship. Our thoughts are with her husband Terry who has said how much Ann appreciated the support and encouragement she was given at her local clubs over the last few years. He has thanked everyone who has sent cards and offered their condolences.
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