It is with great sadness that the death of Geoff Gardener was announced at the bridge session of Monday 19th September. Geoff, a long time member and former committee member.

A minutes silence was held for individuals to remember Geoff; a gentleman of great character.

His funeral is at 11.30 on Friday 20th September at St.Andrew's in Westlands, Newcastle.  There will be a private cremation after the church service followed by refreshments at Newcastle Golf Club.

RIP

We are sad to announce the death on Monday 26th August of John Hawkins, better known to all as Jim. He and his partner, later to be his wife, Liz Young joined Stone Bridge Club in the early 1990’s when play was at the Frank Jordan Centre. They were regular twice a week players until around 18 months ago.

Jim was the life and soul of any gathering, always ready with a witty comment. He loved plays on words and made up several excellent and hilarious limericks. Although not known by many he was very philanthropic helping many local people less fortunate than himself.

Several years ago, Jim began to show signs of decline in his mental faculty but still enjoyed his bridge and crosswords and came up with an answer to a cryptic clue that had others stumped only the day before he died. The death of Liz, late last year, hastened his decline. He will be sadly missed by his friends and his family. He leaves a son, Sam and a daughter Katy and her children, Bertie and Rita.

FUNERAL ARRANGMENTS  now confirmed as Friday 27th September.  Latest information is that it is at 1.15pm at Sandon Church, with refreshments at the Dog and Doublet, Sandon..  Watch this space for any more updates.

We welcome bridge players. whether beginners, improvers or experienced,  There are numerous sessions which are suited to all levels of play.

Bridge session are on the evenings of Monday and Wednesdays, with an afternoon session on Friday.  See under 'When and Where' for more details.

On evening sessions there is ample parking in front of the club.  Afternoon parking is round the back along the road alongside the railway or on the road side of the carpark.

Although we play upstairs, there is a stair lift.  Toilets are upstairs and downstairs.  On some sessions refreshments are available

Please give us a try.