Maitland Bridge Club

(Pictures courtesy of Peter Bufton and Sue Wells)

All members and their guests are welcome.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Scarborough Function Centre ( Upstairs at East Maitland Bowling Club, Banks Street, East Maitland.)
Cost: $42 per person
Presentations: Certificates for daily competition winners will be presented on the bridge days following the Christmas function. Only the major awards will be presented on the night.
Menu: Alternate drop
Mains:   Orange glazed ham or Grilled Salmon (Both served with hasselback potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables)
Desserts: Christmas Pudding with brandy custard or Pavlova with fruit and cream

We need to confirm numbers and dietary restrictions, and pay the full amount prior to the event.
Please indicate your intention to attend, including dietary restrictions on the Online Whiteboard below.

Please pay in full via direct deposit by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Account: Maitland Bridge Club
BSB: 062-813
A/C No: 10361999

Reference: Xmas Initial Surname    e.g. XmasPSmith or XmasGParsonsx2

Stage Two lessons will be  presented by Kim Ross.

Monday evenings: 16, 23, 30 November and 7, 14, 21 December 2026.  (We are trying to complete all lessons before Christmas if possible.)
Arrive by 6.45pm for a prompt 7.00 pm start.    Finish at 9.30 pm

Cost: $70.00 for new players who are not  members of MBC as of 10 November 2026. Free for financial members of MBC as of 10 November 2026.

Maximum Numbers: 24     Preference given to members of Maitland Bridge Club.
Tea, Coffee, Cold Water, Biscuits supplied and Soft Drinks Available.

Please complete the Online Whiteboard below to express your interest.

Maitland Bridge Club Badges will be ordered on Wednesday 11 November 2026. (These Badges are Magnetic).

Sample badge:

Cost:

$16 per badge (includes Magnet)

$3.50 per spare magnet

Please add your name to the whiteboard below if you wish to order a badge or magnet.

Please pay online to the MBC bank account by 5.00 pm on Monday 9 November 2026

Account:

Maitland Bridge Club   

BSB: 062-813
A/C No: 10361999

Please use your surname, badge as the reference e.g. Smithbadge or Smithmagnet.

Winners N/S: Lynn Dickson & Gail Hamer

Winners E/W; Les Gescy & Carmel Murphy

Runners Up N/S: Ken Evans & Peter Bufton

Runners Up E/W: Rod McNamara & Diane Thompson

Maitland Bridge Club was formed in 1975 and has been steadily growing to its present membership of 168.

We play 6 Sessions a Week (Mon-Sat) including Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Maitland is in the heart of the Hunter Valley and attracts players from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Singleton and outlying areas.

Visitors are most welcome but must be booked to play at a Session.

For enquires ring Ruth (Secretary) on 0412-424 886 (if unanswered please leave a message).