It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Trevor Hampshaw on Tuesday 23rd June, as the result of a heart attack. Trevor and Brenda were members of Crewkerne Bridge Club from 1999 and co-founded Ilminster Bridge Club in 2003. Trevor only stopped playing at club level a few months ago. He will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and fellow players.

A Celebration of Trevor's life will be held at Seavington Village Hall on Thursday 23rd July from 12 noon. Anyone wishing to attend will be very welcome and please inform Mike if you intend to be there so that numbers can be estimated for catering purposes.

Welcome to Crewkerne Bridge Club.  Our club night is Monday and we meet in Merriott Village Hall.  There is parking at the rear of the hall.  We are a friendly club and have members of all standards from improvers upwards.  We take it in turns to be host so that players without a partner are always guaranteed a game.  We like to start at 7pm prompt so arrival before 6.50pm would be appreciated so that the Director can sort out the number of tables and joining up of spare players.  

♠ Congratulations  to   ♥ 

 Trish and Jane

who successfully bid and made A GRAND SLAM on 6th July 

The accumulated prize pot stands at:
£20   

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We had a very full bridge club on Monday evening, with 13 tables in play, as members gathered to say goodbye to Alison and Chris Catchpole before their move to Cornwall.

Over the years, Alison and Chris have been regular and much-valued members of Crewkerne Bridge Club. Strong players, they could usually be found in their familiar spot in the top left-hand corner of the hall, providing a formidable challenge for anyone fortunate - or unfortunate! - enough to draw them as opponents.

Chris has also given a huge amount to the club behind the scenes. As one of our key directors, he has helped ensure our sessions run smoothly, and more recently he played a leading role in introducing our online payment system. Many members will also remember the entertaining bridge-rules quiz he created for our Summer Party.

We shall miss them both, not only for their bridge skills but also for their friendship, good humour and willingness to help whenever needed.

We wish Alison and Chris every happiness in their new home and hope they quickly find a welcoming bridge club in Cornwall.

The photograph shows Alison and Chris playing against Gay Lewis and Amanda Campbell.

 Congratulations to our club members who attained a Masterpoints promotion last month.

CHRIS CATCHPOLE became a 2 Star Master (15,000 masterpoints)

YVONNE COGGINS became a County Master (2,500 masterpoints)

Congratulations to Len who reached 100 years on 9th May.  Here he is celebrating with cupcakes on 4th May. We all hope he had a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.

Here are some photos taken by Julia at our Christmas party in December