We held an Open Evening on 14th September to encourage beginners and those who haven't played for a while to come along and join in a friendly evening of Chicago bridge. The evening was admirably organised by Peter Johnson with help with refreshments and prizes from committee members and others. It was great to see some new faces and also to catch up with old members.

Top prize went to Dick and Mary Killick, who amassed over 5000 points in 20 games!

Thanks to everyone for making the evening a resounding success.

Interesting evening with a good variety of hands. Slam opportunities on several deals: On Board 10, Mary and Dick were one shy in 7 Hearts while Chris and Joan T stopped at 4 Hearts. On Board 13 all E/W  pairs stopped at 4 Spades but made 12 tricks. On Board 20, E/W had an easy 7NT but Joan M-W and Keith were the only pair to bid it. Overall honours to Joan M-W and Keith who finished miles ahead of the rest!!

Tight competition tonight with overall honours going to Richard and Margaret. Second place was shared by Dick and Mary, and Gill and Keith. All N/S players made 13 tricks on Board 3, but only Dick and Mary were brave enough to bid 7 No Trumps! 

Healthy competition with four tables this week. Doug and Colin were top in 10 of the 24 boards and consequently finished in first position.Credit to second-placed Dick and Mary for making 6 Clubs, seated E/W, on Board 1 while all other contracts were 4 Spades to N/S (bid and made, with over-tricks)- Total swing of 9 to 11 tricks!