New F2F Supervised Play Session
From Wednesday 5 July 2023, we will be running a supervised play session at Barrowby Reading Rooms. Sessions will run from 9:30am until 12:30pm. The purpose of the session is to give confidence to our novice players to enjoy and develop their duplicate bridge. All club members are welcome to join this session, especially those who would like to improve their game in a very relaxed environment. Every session will be led by an experienced player who will be prepared to answer any queries you may have regarding bidding or play. You do not need a partner as we will always make sure there is a partner available. Please email granthambridgeclub@gmail.com if you require further information.
LCBA Hyman Crammer Competition
A number of pairs from the Club took part in the LCBA Club Pairs Championship for the Hyman Crammer Trophy on Wed 24 May. Congratulations are due to David Paine and Neil Henfrey, who came 5th, and to Pat Burton and Carol Hulse, who were placed 6th, in a strong field of 24 pairs drawn from clubs throughout the County. The full results can be seen on the LCBA Web Site at this link here.
More news from the AGM and prize giving
 At the Club AGM on Monday 24 April, Becky Ronan was presented with The Chair’s Cup and Honorary Life Membership of Grantham Bridge Club in recognition of her unstinting service to the Club for more than 20 years during which time she has been a Committee Member, Membership Secretary, Captain of the Teams of 8 ‘A’ Team and a Club Director. The Chair’s Cup is a new trophy that is presented to an individual who has provided significant service to the Club over a period of time, and Becky is the first Club member to receive this award. Thanks to you Becky.
 Judy Hulland has handed over as Chair to Jennie Rea. Judy had to go the extra mile and remain as chair for an extra year. She has been Chair for the past four years and has guided the Club through some exceptionally difficult times during Lockdown and its aftermath. Judy was presented with a small token of appreciation by the Club and the thanks of all members on stepping down as Chair. Fortunately for us, Judy is remaining on the committee as secretary. Thank-you Judy.
 In addition to these presentations, Bill Barclay and John Ronan received gifts in appreciation of their incredibly hard work in running the very successful Beginner’s class. Thank-you Bill and John.
The Club Champion Plate is awarded to the player with the highest overall average score from Monday and Wednesday Duplicate sessions. Lou Badcock, is the Club Champion for 2022/23 with an average of 54.81%. Well done Lou.
If you wish to see more photographs and check out the prize winners for 2022/2023 please look under Gallery on the Home Page. Our thanks go to Derek Murray in particular for taking the photos.
Summer Social
We will be running a Summer Social on the afternoon of Monday 12 June 2023 in the afternoon. This will be an afternoon of bridge with sandwiches and cream teas. Further details here including registration form for you and any of your guests.
EBU Master Point Promotions
Congratulations to the following members who have received Masterpoint promotions in May 2023
County Master
David Paine
District Master
Chris Berman
Club Master
Hilda Daya
Deborah Taylor
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