This popular bridge club was founded in 1980 by four friends who played bridge socially and then decided to form a formal club.

The club now has a membership of over one hundred enthusiastic players who enjoy the challenge and reward of the game.

We meet on Friday afternoons, 1.10 p.m. for duplicate pairs and Tuesday evenings at 7.10 p.m. for duplicate pairs and Teams.

Visitors are most welcome, but no standby partners are available.

Bridge , Friday 27^th August 2021.

All who played at Thakeham Bridge Club on Friday, 27^th August, should be aware that Hilary Andrews  (who was not there),  wife of Chris Andrews (who was there), has tested positive for Covid 19.

We have also learned that Joan Kellett (who did not turn up but was expected to play) had to be taken into hospital on Friday not feeling at all well.  Covid was found  among other ailments, but  Joan is already home and getting stronger.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 10^th September  and then again on Friday 17th September.

RE-OPENING OF BRIDGE CLUB

We hope to re-open on FRIDAY August 27th for a 1.30 pm start.  We cannot meet on September 3rd as the Hall has been booked out.  We hope to be back to normal by September 10th.

Initially tea & coffee will not be served.         CURRENT GOVERNMENT AND EBU rules will apply.

We will not  be meeting on Tuesdays, but we hope Rubber Bridge League will continue.

Please phone / leave a message for Harold  (01798 81 2276)  if you would like to play on August 27th.

We look forward to seeing you for a great game.

Harold

ADDITION  3RD AUGUST 2021

Every member needs to have had both vaccinations.  please bring a mask for Hall and  Passage ways.

We hope all goes well       -      and LET'S HAVE FUN

UPDATE 23RD AUGUST 2021

SHOULD YOU FEEL UNWELL THE DAY BEFORE WE MEET PLEASE DO NOT COME

We have all enjoyed our first COMPETITIVE RUBBER BRIDGE  played in Members' houses very much.   

                                        The winners are         JUDE AND GARY

Harold is in the process of organising a second competitive Rubber Bridge game as before.   Should you be interested in taking part please contact Harold on Tel.01798 812276.

                                                            SUSAN - ANN  DOWLE

Sadly we  have to announce that Susan - Ann has died very recently in St Richard hospital due to a sudden illness.  Everybody will remember her as a  good player with a Mega personality and her jolly presence will be greatly missed.

The  Funeral will take place at  11 o'clock on 26th July  at St. Michael's  Amberley and is limited by 60 people.  The Wake will be at Arundel Cricket Club and is limited to 100 mourners.   Michael Gunning - contact - 074 581 732 59.

                                                         PAT  ALLEN

We are sorry to announce that Pat has died a few days ago in a Worthing Nursing Home.    She has been a popular member of Thakeham Bridge Club for many years, she was a very good player and  we enjoyed coming to her table  and be entertained by her always uplifting comments.  She was certainly a plucky lady and her positivity helped her to reach a good old age,  not always in good health but she never gave up.  We will remember her fondly.

Her funeral will be held on 29th June at 10 am. Worthing  crematorium.  Funeral Director is Ian Hart.  Donations please to Chestnut House or NSPCC.

Dear Members,

Our Treasurer has agreed to transfer all Subs already paid for the current year to the next financial year in the hope that we can start playing again in Spring 2021.

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David Underhill has created a virtual club to play Duplicate Bridge.  He has already emailed members of Pulborough Bridge Club and Bob Whiting's former clubs.  Any member of Thakeham Bridge Club who may be interested should contact

David Underhill: Tel. 0752 6757 856 or email: davidunderhill@hotmail.com

Underhill's Club   ---   Storrington and District VBC

CLARIFICATION

The club Dave Underhill has founded is STORRINGTON and DISTRICT VBC  and should not be confused with THAKEHAM BRIDGE CLUB.

CORONAVIRUS

Due to the LOCKDOWN there will be no bridge at Thakeham Bridge Club until further notice.   Please look after yourselves,  we want to meet up again when we have conquered this virus.

Play starts at 1.20 pm on Fridays and 7.20 pm on Tuesdays, so please try to arrive not later than at 1.10 pm and 7.10 pm to help our directors and scorers.  

 If delayed by traffic please ring the Club's Mobile No:  07391 873508  or a member.

 Sessions in Red are on Fridays

Arrival time 12.30- 12.40 p.m.   Please arrange with your Reserve if you cannot make it.     

Inge