19 March 2023

Dear Members,

We're approaching the end of our season in Grange and I hope that you have enjoyed your return to 'normal bridge' this year.

We have just completed our major competitions for the season:

Congratulations to Bríd Kavanagh and Patricia Quinn for their victory in the President's Prize (see a selection of winners below). This was run over two sessions and Brid and Patricia came from 3rd in the first session to overtake Helen Roche and Ann Flood. Congratulations to all our winners.

Congratulations also to Eda Sagarra and Breda Ryan for their victory in the Monday Trophy. This was a 'draw for partners' and it seemed to go down very well - we'll certainly consider adding a 'Thursday Scramble' to next year's calendar!

We also started a small Beginners Section on Monday mornings and hope that all our Beginners class will continue playing and enjoying Bridge with us. We intend to continue this section after the summer and will also have some refresher classes for those interested.

I would like to thank the 2022/23 Committee and, in particular, our Hon Sec Tom Synnott, for all the work that they have done during the year to ensure that the Bridge competitions and events have been successful.

Best wishes to all,

Niall Barry

President, Grange Bridge Club