♥ HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2026♦ 

 What a wonderful party and thanks to all those who helped to  produce such a fantastic spread and  to all members for their contributions to The Hunter Centre-details to follow in the New Year.

As advised the Club will be closed on Christmas Eve but we will be playing on Wed 31st Dec as usual so see you all there.Ed's famous fruit cake will be on offer!!

Meanwhile Best Wishes to you all for the Christmas holiday

As a general rule: ALERT all artificial bids below 3NT, or above, if made on the first round of
bidding.
ANNOUNCE strength of, 1NT openings, 2 level natural suit openings, stayman,
and transfers (after 1NT and 2NT).
 Only touch the bidding box when you have decided what bid to make.
 Do not unduly pause before passing.
 Do not hold up play by filling in your scorecard before making an opening lead.
 Only briefly look at the table scores and don't discuss it unless there is an error.  ensure the correct info. has been entered.

Haslemere Bridge Club is a friendly club with 75 members.  We meet every Wednesday afternoon and play duplicate bridge using Bridgemates.

1st. Wed.   Gail.     2nd. Wed.  Annie/Barbara.     3rd.Wed   Mike.    4th.  Wed.  Viv.   5th Wed  Annie/Barbara         Back-up directors =  Aidan  &  Terri.

If you need a partner, please contact

ValerieHardwick40@gmail.com