CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 13 December 2025.  What a day it was ! 

First the bridge – at 10.30 am we started playing.  We had 62 players (15.5 tables) and Brian Hodges managed us all very well, despite the lack of a microphone!!  Congratulations to the winners.

N/S  1^st            Judy McGuigan & Christine Algie

            2^nd        Bruce & Kay Baguley

E/W  1^st           Trish & John McIlrath

             2^nd       Charmaine Pattison & Nigel Eves

After bridge we headed off to the beautifully decorated dining area (thanks to Trish Burningham & Marlienne Weir), along with a few extra guests (70 in all) and of course, the inevitable glass of bubbly.

As usual, Wests served up the most deliciously traditional roast lunch, followed by some very scrumptious desserts and the wine flowed.

So did the fun.  Thanks Nigel Eves for your most powerful voice (still no microphone) and the (dubiously) funny jokes.

Our President, Helen Legge, thanked all for their help in ensuring a successful day.  Helen presented the President’s Award for the member who had generously contributed to the smooth running of our club during 2025:

Peta Grice

Most Improved Player (2025) was awarded to two players:

Trish Diemar         Neal McLaughlin

Mary Royal then presented the Special Christmas Hat Award to:

Penny Parker

The fun activities included a Quiz Sheet (with lots of bridge questions, though not necessarily referring to our type of bridge - tricky!!), card draws, lucky door prizes, heads/tails brain teasers.

And just to prove we all had a great time – Debi Webber was there clicking away furiously.  If you would like any of these photos, please contact Debi at webalot@bigpond.com or phone 0407 262 690.

Goodbye 2025 – Welcome 2026

LAST PLAYING SESSION FOR 2025

MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2025

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

FIRST PLAYING SESSION FOR 2026 (WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR)

MONDAY 5 JANUARY 2026

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

Partner finding:  If you need a partner for a particular session and are unable to find one via our WhatsApp platform or by using the Member Contact List, please text or phone Mary Royal 0402 147 756 

A copy of the Member Contact List is sent out annually by e-mail and updated printed copies are available in the Bridge Room.

 

 

The Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 21 July 2025 at 6.30 pm in the Remembrance Room at Wests Diggers Club, Nelson Bay. Your new Committee was elected - details are listed on our Information page
 

The Welfare Officer is Committee Member Sandy Tawa.  If you know of any member who is ill, hospitalised, bereaved or in need of special support, please inform
Sandy (0413 290 619) as soon as possible. 

Bridge Sessions are operating as follows:

Normal schedule:

Usually held in the Remembrance Room to the left of reception
Monday evening - 6.30 pm for 7 pm start
Thursday afternoon - 12.30 pm for 1 pm start
Saturday afternoon - 12.30 pm for 1 pm start

For enquiries email: nbdiggersbridge@gmail.com or text Sandra Robinson (Secretary) 0423 667 124