In the absence of Steven, our Chairman, Cathy welcomed 30 members to our Christmas lunch which was held on Sunday in the Elphinstone Hotel. Following a delicious lunch, we randomly paired up to take part in a quiz which Steven had set and which David hosted. Winners of this were Archie, May R, Kaye B and Ann R. We then enjoyed coffee and mince pies followed by 14 hands of bridge. Winners were N/S Colin and Fi and E/W May C and Katy.

We would like to thank Cathy for organising the day, Staff at The Elph for a lovely lunch and the many helpers who set up the tables. It was a very enjoyable party and we even managed to arrange a video call with Steven from his hospital bed!

Photos will be available soon once the chairman gets his act together and his wife allows him near the computer!

Thursday Bridge for improvers is at 2pm and runs each week at this time. It has been great that some members have come along to support the improvers who have really appreciated their advice. Particular thanks go to David Kerr and May Cameron who have been regular helpers. Thursday sessions have been informal with instruction and discussion of bidding and play and great fun! We would love to see more members joining us – just turn up on the day.

The Club AGM took place in the club rooms at 14:00 on Sunday 5^th March. Steven Henderson is the new Chairman, Cathy Cursiter is the new Vice Chair, Beverley Lintern is the acting Secretary and Steve Davies continues as Treasurer. John Armstrong has accepted the role of Auditor and the three Ordinary Committee Members are Colin Young, Isobel Hunter and Archie Hunter. The full minutes of the AGM can be found by logging in and going to the Members area of the website.

Founded in 1997, the Club has a membership of around 80 coming from Biggar and many places in surrounding areas. The Club has now obtained a new home at 21 North Back Road. Face-to-Face Bridge in our new premises takes place on Mondays at 1:30, Tuesdays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 7pm.

The club is affiliated to the Scottish Bridge Union and is a member of the West District.

There are sessions on Mondays at 1:30pm, Tuesdays at 2pm and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. If you intend playing on Monday, please contact Norma Perry on 07732557096, Tuesday afternoon, please contact Cathy Cursiter on catherine306@hotmail.com. If you intend playing on a Wednesday evening, please contact Yvette Johnson on yvettejohnson311@gmail.com. For any session, please contact Norma, Cathy or Yvette as appropriate, NOT later than the day previous. For ANY session, please make sure that you arrive NOT later than 10 minutes before the advertised start time.

The Thursday afternoon Improvers sessions have now restarted. Many thanks to all the club members who came along to support the beginners. We hope to see more members coming along to refresh their own skills as well as helping the less experienced players. No need for a partner - just turn up.