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Well done

Carole French & Sarah Emerson

83% Wednesday evening

Thank you to those of you who attended the AGM.

Your committee for 2026-27 are: Colin Darling (Chair), Ralph Graham (Vice Chair), Petra Bromfield (Treasurer), Carole French (Secretary), Terry Wise (Tournament Director), Beryl Claxton, Graham Randall, Mark Hopkins, Linda Marriott, Bill Abbott and Sarah O'Sullivan.

 

Table Money

At the AGM it was agreed that table money will be increasing to £3.00. This will be the first increase for at least 9 years. Guests will increase to £6 and competition money will increase to £6. This will take effect from 1st May 2026.

 

Saturday Bridge

2nd May at 7.15pm

All welcome with a partner.

 

Son Francis Competition

5th May at 7.15

This is the individual handicap competition everyone is welcome to play but you will need an NGS grade if you wish to be included in the competition. Because this competition is handicapped everyone has a fair chance of winning and getting their name on an honours board. So sign up and come along You gotta be in it to win it !!

 

Bob Hair Charity Shield

8th May at 2.15pm

All welcome.

 

Spring Bank Holidays

The club will be open as usual.

 

And finally......

Disagreements at the table: If there is any dispute or disagreement at the table about the legality of a bid, hesitation, revoke, number of tricks won....anything Bridge related, DO NOT start vociferously arguing your case or lecturing the opposition. Keep any discussion quiet and calm. If you cannot agree, call the Director and accept gracefully any ruling he or she makes.

 

 

In Memoriam
In Memoriam

We are sad to announce that Joan Pickett sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with Ralph and his family at this sad time.

Arrangements for the funeral:
Pitsea Crematorium, Thursday 2nd February 2023, 13:30

Pat's Bequest

We have received a generous bequest from Pat Nicklin and it was her wish that it was used for table money at the club for members.

We are pleased to advise you that bridge for the week

Monday 31st October - Saturday 5th November

will be  ♥ FREE  in Pat's memory