| 2019 CHRISTMAS PARTY |
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The annual Christmas Party was held by Horning Bridge Club on Monday 9th December 2019. Robert and Diane Harber greeted arriving members with a festive drink, which they enjoyed whilst awaiting start of play. A mid-session interval was taken where all sampled a fantastic selection of savouries and sweets that members had provided for the occasion.
A fun bridge pivot movement was played and at the end of play scores were totted up resulting in individual North, South, East and West winners. An additional prize was also presented to the winner of "Trick with a 2". Prizes were presented by Chairperson Ann Riley.
Chairperson Ann Riley also presented Cathy and David Smith with a gift of thanks for their continuing work behind the scenes to maintain the successful running of the Club.
North Winner: Mike Williams (2,700)
South Winner: Giles Jackson (4,700))
East Winner: Teresa Hales (390)
West Winner: Margaret Whipp (2,190)
Trick with a 2 Winner: Jenny Hemmings
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| DAYTIME BRIDGE - CHRISTMAS 2019 |
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| ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 |
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This years' A.G.M. was held on the 9th September 2019.
Chairman Ron Hunt announced that he was stepping down as Chairman after completing his second stint since the formation of the Club in 2000. Ron was pleased to announce that Ann Riley had put herself forward for election as Chairperson, which was duly proposed, seconded and accepted by the attending members.
Jenny Hemmings also announced that she was stepping down as Partner Finder, although she expressed her desire to stay on as a Committee member. Ron was pleased to announce that Sue Howes had agreed to be nominated in Jenny's old role, which was duly proposed, seconded and accepted by the members.
The remaining existing Officers of the Club and Committee members also agreed to stand for re-election ,which was duly proposed, seconded and accepted by the members. The Club welcomes all newly elected and re-elected Committee members.
The newly elected Committee now comprises: Ann Riley (Chairperson), Laurie Platt (Vice Chairman), Peter Bowman (Treasurer), Glenny McAndie (Secretary), Cynthia Dennes (Catering), Sue Howes (Partner Finder) and General Committee members Jenny Hemmings, Jenny Pearce and Jim Fletcher.
The outgoing Chairman thanked all Committee members for their support throughout the year and wished the new Chairperson best wished for the forthcoming year. Directors and scorers Robert Harber, Peter Bowman, David Smith, Jim Fletcher and Ann Riley were also thanked for their continuing support throughout the year.
Trophies were presented by Ron Hunt to the following:
2019 Bill Broughton Shield Winners: David Smith & Giles Jackson
2018/19 Founders Trophy Winners: Pat Whittle & Peter Bowman
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| SUMMER AWAY DAY 24th JUNE 2019 |
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Horning BC Committee arranged another Summer Away Day for Monday, 24th June 2019 at The Old Rectory Hotel, Crostwick. A big vote of thanks to Laurie Platt, Jenny Hemmings and Ron Hunt who carried out the majority of the organisation required. Also, thank you to Brian Cunningham who transported all the bridge equipment to and from the Hotel.
The days events were held in the Hotel's spacious conservatory restaurant where, on arrival, members and guests were served tea or coffee and settled into the bridge tables to await start of play.
Chairman Ron Hunt outlined the approximate timetable for the day and bridge commenced at 10:15 am. Normal duplicate bridge was played, but having separate N-S and E-W winners to allow for separate winners on the day.
Bridge was adjourned at 12:30 pm whereupon the Hotel staff provided a delicious hot and cold buffet luncheon. As the weather was set fair, most of the members and guests gathered outside on the garden patio to enjoy a lunchtime drink with their buffet. The staff were excellent in providing a continuous stream of food to replace diminished plates!
Bridge re-commenced at 1:45 pm until approximately 3:15 pm when tea and coffee was available whilst the prize winners were announced and presented by Ron Hunt.
NORTH-SOUTH WINNERS: Lynne Bruce & Mike Williams
EAST-WEST WINNERS: John Love & Steve Beckley
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| BRIDGE AWAY DAY AT STOWER GRANGE 14th JANUARY 2019 |
Once again Horning Bridge Club held its annual winter bridge away-day at the Stower Grange Hotel on Monday 14th January 2019.
On arrival at 09:45 members and guests enjoyed tea or coffee in the bar and lounge before settling into the bridge tables to await start of play. Chairman Ron Hunt outlined the approximate timetable for the day and bridge commenced at 10:30. Normal duplicate bridge was played, but having separate N-S and E-W winners to allow for separate winners on the day.
Bridge was adjourned at 12:00 for members and guests to gather in the bar and lounge to partake in a lunchtime drink prior to a delicious two-course lunch provided by the Hotel.
Bridge re-commenced at 2:15 until approximately 3:30 when a special raffle was held in aid of the Childline Charity. A fantastic collection of £290.00 was raised for this well-deserving charity.
President Suzanne Gill and Chairman Ron Hunt presented the raffle prizes to the lucky winners.
Following the end of the bridge session, N-S and E-W prize winners were announced and President Suzanne Gill presented the prizes to the winners.
NORTH-SOUTH WINNERS: Jill Abbott and Hazel Carney
EAST-WEST WINNERS: John Court and Laurie Platt
A big thank-you to the Horning Bridge Club Committee who organised a great day out, Brian Cunningham who helped to transport and set up the bridge equipmet and to the Tournament Director of the day, Robert Harber.
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| MORE PICTURES FROM STOWER GRANGE 2019 |
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