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AUSTRALIA-WIDE OPEN PAIRS

Friday, August 28th

 

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE

Monday the 29th will be our last session before we take a break over Winter. We will resume on September  7th.

 

TEAMS OF 3

Be part of this innovative event in Traralgon on Sunday, October 4th.

See John H for further details or to register.

 

BBC BANK DETAILS

BSB: 033 203 - Account Number: 214 325

ABF Australia-Wide Novice Pairs
ABF Australia-Wide Novice Pairs

Rob Dimsey and Roger Wilson were the club winners of the 2026 ABF Australia-Wide Novice Pairs. They scored an impressive 61.72%. Jane West and Lindsay Kennedy closely followed in 2nd place. Nationally Jane West and Lindsay Kennedy came 84th and David Winter and Andrew Wood came 99th.

BBC Phone Number

0461 294 072

During bridge only - AH 0491 190 501

Charity Day

Our annual Charity Day held on Friday, March 20th raised $407 for Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House. Thank you to everyone who attended this worthwhile annual event.

Sale ERBA Novice Swiss Pairs
Sale ERBA Novice Swiss Pairs

Andrew Wood and Tony Peck were the winners of the 2025 Sale ERBA Novice Swiss Pairs held on Saturday 15th February. They are pictured with outgoing ERBA president Jean Macleod.

Sale ERBA Swiss Teams
Sale ERBA Swiss Teams

The runner up team in the 2025 Sale ERBA Swiss Teams held on Sunday 16th February were Sandor Varga, Anna Kearon, Ann Gibbs and George Campbell, pictured here with newly elected ERBA president Greg Nicholson.

Session Times
Session Times

A friendly reminder of the Bridge Session times for Bairnsdale
Monday: 7.00 pm

Tuesday: 1pm (Supervised)

   Friday:   12.00noon

Saturday: 12.00noon

Please  arrive at least 10 minutes before play. If you know you will be late, phone the club on 0461 294 072 and let someone know.

Welcome to Bairnsdale Bridge Club
Bairnsdale Bridge Club
Bairnsdale Bridge Club

Bairnsdale Bridge Club runs duplicate bridge sessions on Monday evening 7.00 pm, Friday 12.00 noon and Saturday 12.00 noon. The club runs regular Duplicate Pairs as well as other red and gold point pairs and teams events. Supervised bridge (non-competitive) is on Tuesday at 1.00 pm and Thursday evening 7.00pm. Table fees are $7per player per session. Tea and coffee provided all day, hot and savoury food provided on special event days. Come along and relax in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere and enjoy a game of Bridge.

Saturday Bridge
Saturday Bridge

Is there more to life than just playing bridge? Well, yes there is if you play on Saturday.

There's food, wine and bridge - the holy trinity!

Anniversary Pairs
Anniversary Pairs

Congratulations to David Winter and Lindsay Kennedy who won the Anniversary Pairs event held on 19th and 26th June, 2026. Second were Henry Gasko and Jean Macleod with Anna Kearon and Ann Gibbs coming third.

2026 Joan Quartermanche Pairs
2026 Joan Quartermanche Pairs

Winners of the 2026 Joan Quartermanche restricted section: Liz Faulkner and David de Jonge (pictured). Winners of the open section were Jean Macleod and Henry Gasko (N/S); Anna Kearon and Ann Gibbs (E/W). 

2026 Winter Pairs
2026 Winter Pairs

Congratulations to the section winners of the annual Winter Pairs: Lorraine Robinson and Rosie Schwabeggar; Judy Banks and Anna Kearon. Pictured here with David Winter who provided an outstanding selection of food and wine. Another terrific day of bridge at Gippsland's premier club. cheeky

Bridge Marathon 2026
Bridge Marathon 2026

Congratulations to the section winners of our inaugural Bridge Marathon: Marion & Kevin Taylor, Margaret Hillier & Ruth Spears, Henry Gasko & Jean Macleod. Also a big thank you to John Haylock and the team for a terrific day of bridge.

 

2026 Committee
2026 Committee

The annual meeting of the Bairnsdale Bridge Club was held on 7th of February 2026 at the Bairnsdale club rooms, where the following office bearers and committee members were elected.

PRESIDENT: Ann Gibbs
VICE-PRESIDENT: Jane West
SECRETARY: Jane West
TREASURER: Tony Peck
MASTERPOINT SECRETARY: Andrew Wood

COMMITTEE: Dawn Wallace, Elaine Newcomen, Liz Falkiner, Angela Hutson, Jen Lawrence, John Haylock

 

 

Winners - 2026
Winners - 2026

Congratulations to Lorraine Griffiths and Ruth Spears bidding and making 7NT on Saturday 8th August.

 

Congratulations to Rosie Schwabeggar and Terry Nadebaum bidding and making 7NT on Saturday 11th July.

 

Congratulations to John Haylock who has been nominated to join the Bridge Victoria Operations Committee.

 

Promotions 2026
Promotions 2026

Congratulations to the following members who have achieved a Rank Promotion : 

 

Ann Gibbs has moved up to ABF Bronze National level.

 

Lorraine Robinson for achieving 1000 points and becoming a Grand Master.

 

 

 

Best Monthly Players
Best Monthly Players

BEST FRIDAY PLAYERS JULY

Henry Gasko & Jean Macleod 60.69%

Ann Gibbs 55.85%

 

BEST SATURDAY PLAYERS JULY

Margaret Hillier & Robynne Owen 62.56%

Terry Nadebaum 57.19%

Need A Partner?
Need A Partner?

CALL!
Jean Macleod on 5152 3176 or
mobile 0491 190 501

Calendar
Fri 14th August 2026
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
12.00
Sat 15th August 2026
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
12.00
Fri 21st August 2026
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
12.00
Sat 22nd August 2026
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
12.00
Results
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate
Bairnsdale Club Duplicate