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.

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! 

We were pleased to welcome a new visitor, John Chambers, who sat in for various club members throughout the evening for a "taster". Overall honours for the evening were divided between Mary and Dick, and Gill and Roger. Elaine and Peter scored the only slam of the night with a cheeky 6NT on Board 21.

Congratulations to Gill and Willem on taking top spot this week! Steve and Alison provided some healthy competition and were the only E/W pair to find (and make) 6-Hearts on Board 7; while Elaine and Peter were the only E/W pair bidding and making 6-Spades on Board 9.