Port Macquarie Oxley Bridge Club

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The Funeral Convoy
The Funeral Convoy

A man is playing in a high-stakes tournament when he looks out the window and sees a funeral procession passing by on the street below. He stands up, removes his hat, bows his head, and stands in solemn silence until the entire convoy has passed.

His partner is deeply moved. "Wow, John. That was incredibly beautiful and respectful of you. I didn't know you were such a sentimental man."
John sits back down, puts his hat away, and picks up his cards. "Well, it was the least I could do. Next Tuesday would have been our 25th wedding anniversary... and she was an excellent dummy."
Eloquent Insult
Eloquent Insult

The world of professional bridge is famous for its brutally elegant insults. Here is a classics spoken by top-tier players to his partners:

  • The Sarcastic Compliment: "You played that hand exactly like a book, partner. Unfortunately, it was a comic book." [3y29.htm]
How Should I Have Played?

  • A novice nervously asks an expert: "How on earth should I have played that last hand?"
  • The expert replies: "Under an assumed name." [1]
Back to original Start Time!
Back to original Start Time!

Please be seated by 12:15 for 12:30 Start Time. Time back to ususal time!
Congratulations
Congratulations

Congratulations to Kath Hilder & Val Dawson coming first at Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Swiss Pairs Category B Congress May 2026!
Club Championship Winnners
Club Championship Winnners

NORTH / SOUTH WINNERS: Kath Hilder and Chris Sinclair

EAST / WEST WINNERS: Diana Zanon and Ruth Herdegen

 
Christmas Party 2025
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  • Y1 (7)
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  • Y11 (9)
  • Y2 (10)
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Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club

We play every Wednesday at the Hastings Bridge Club beginning at 12:30 pm and finishing approximately 4;30 pm. So please be seated by 12:15.

Hastings Bridge Club is located at Hamilton Green, 176 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie.

PO Box 6195, Settlement City, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444.

ABN: 375 528 37 401

Our Club is committed to using the latest technology to enhance the enjoyment of Bridge by its members. Bridgemate electronic scoring makes results available immediately after the last Board is played. Results are posted to this web site, together with travellers and the deal file. 

Enquiries: Phone Karen Statsukaitis 0416017119.

 

Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club
Emergency Contact Register

Port Macquarie Oxley Bridge Club now keeps an Emergency Contact Register for Members. In the event of a medical episode or other emergency at the club. This will allow Directors or Committee Members to quickly identify an emergency contact for the player. Please log in to the Members Area and complete these details on your Profile - 'Account Tab'. (These details are Emergency Contact Name; Relationship to yourself; Phone and/or Mobile number of the Contact Person).
Calendar
Wed 14th October 2026
Wed Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Chris Sinclair
  (Bookings)
Wed 21st October 2026
Mary Abbey Memorial Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Rowan Ferguson
  (Bookings)
Wed 28th October 2026
Wed Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Steve Goldstein
  (Bookings)
Results
Wed 7th October 2026
Wed Pairs
Director: David Johnson
Wed 30th September 2026
Wed Pairs
Director: Chris Sinclair
Wed 23rd September 2026
Wed Pairs
Director: Steve Goldstein
October Birthday's
October Birthday's
       
Annette Barnard 3
Florence  Walker 5
Cynthia Brady 20
Ted  Smith 23
Warrwick Hughes 26
Bill Ryan 26
         
         
             
                 
                   
ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

Above all, avoid any behaviour that would make anyone (especially beginners or new members) feel uncomfortable.

Do greet your opponents at the table and treat them with respect and courtesy.

Do not indulge in post-mortems with your partner directly after a hand is finished. (Save it for after the game.) Not only could a post-mortem undermine partnership confidence, but it may communicate information to other players who have not played the hand at other tables.

Do not criticise partner. (Keep it to yourself until after the game. You will have cooled down by then.)...And you may also have figured out that you share some of the blame.

Do compliment your opponents for fine bidding or play. (Especially beginners)

Do not gloat! (It is ugly) Be modest.

 Do say 'Director Please' in a pleasant tone. Keep your hand up so that the Director can quickly determine who called.

Do support your partner at all times.

Refreshments

♥ Coffee and Tea is available for members and guests
ABF Master Points
ABF Master Points
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