A very sad time at the club with the passing of our Vice President, Keith, such a shock as he was due to come out of hospital to recoup. Unfortunately, he had a fall resulting in a brain bleed and never recovered. I am in contact with his son Damian and will let you know of the arrangements. I will also ensure he and his family receive all the lovely tributes I’ve received either by email or WhatsApp.

As there are still so many members still away, we will continue bridge ONLY on Monday next week 24^th, the following week Monday & Friday, 31^st & 4^th September and w/c 7^th September reconvene to the normal three times a week. Social Bridge will reconvene on Thursday 17^th September at 1.45 for a prompt 2pm start and finish at 5pm.

 For those members still in Spain, I hope you are coping with the heat – although I understand it has cooled down a little; very pleased to say it’s cooled down in the UK with a little rain, luckily overnight, so the garden is enjoying it.

I am pleased to report that Jutta does not need an op and hopefully we will see her back at the club shortly. Our thoughts are also with other Members still recovering – both Carols and Maureen Guy.

I personally would like to say a big thank you to Alice who has ensured the club is functioning with so few members there – also a thank you to other Committee Members, in my absence.

Alice has passed me some positive news – Mercadona now have peanut bars back on their shelves – she has bought some for the club!!

We have arranged a Teams tournament, via RealBridge, on Saturday 31^st October, Halloween, starting at 3pm against Larkhill. A number of us play on-line at this club who are from Manchester area. The event will be for charity – Larkhill will be sponsoring the Fireman’s Charity, and we will be sponsoring the Javea Bomberos. Please make a note of this date in your diaries – entry will be €5, and we are looking for 10 pairs. More details when I return explaining RealBridge.

If you have any signs of a cold or a cough, please stay away from the Club – we have a few vulnerable members. Also, we would remind you to dress accordingly - bring a cardigan, jacket, or shawl with you as the aircon is on.

Bridge bookings for w/c 24^th & 31^st August now open – slots available - you can e-mail the Club, use the sign-up sheets in the Clubhouse or TURN UP WITH A PARTNER BEFORE 2.00 LATEST. If you have signed up, please be at the club by 2.15pm.

Friday 18^th September – Committee Meeting

Saturday 17th October – Autumn Meal

Saturday 31^st October – Teams Match v Larkhill

The following have birthdays late August/early September – happy birthday to John H on the 29^th, Janet H on the 5^th and Sue on the 7^th.

Jávea School of Bridge and Social Club (JSBSC) holds duplicate tournaments currently every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons commencing promptly at 2.30pm.  Doors open at 1.30pm.

We ask that players arrive by the latest 2.15pm thus leaving the Director and Scorer sufficient time to establish and set up the movement for a prompt start at 2.30pm. We have a dealing machine for generating computer dealt hands and also have wireless tablets using ArcScorer.

The tournaments are conducted in the English language and to EBU Guidelines.

We are a multi-national club with Spanish, British, Dutch, German, French, Belgian, Norwegian, Swedish, Austrian, Canadian, Danish and Swiss members - play is in English. 

We are proud of our reputation for being a friendly club and extend a very warm welcome to visitors.