On Thursday 17 October TBC hosted the Central Coast Bridge Club for a friendly match. There were 7 tables from each Club. A lot of effort went into planning and organising the day - people to thank are Peter Clarke for organising the boards, Diane Tait for scoring, Ros Nicholson for everything she does (nothing would happen with Ros), Helve Beale for catering, Di Doratis for being kitchen supervisor, the club members who donated sweet treats, those who came to help on the day and last but not least the director, Ted Tait.

Toronto did very well in the competition taking out the top 5 places with Don Miller, Josephine Most, Kerrie Stien and Ros Nicholson winning overall.

Well done everyone!

It is with much regret that we announce the passing of Heather Ley on Wednesday 25 September.

Heather had been a member of TBC for many years. Her regular partners in the last 12 months were Gaye Hancock and Pam Ingham. Heather last played at the Club on 18 July.

Heather would have been 96 years old in October which made her the oldest member of the club although from physical appearance, you wouldn't have known it. She was a sprightly, intelligent lady with a wicked sense of humour and good card playing skills.

She will be missed by many members.

Heather’s funeral is this Thursday 3rd October 2024 at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Chapel 405 Cessnock Road, Ryhope commencing 11am.

On Tuesday night the players celebrated 3 birthdays - Megan Dunnet, Narelle Bower and Judy McDonald.

Happy birthday ladies!

On Friday 13 September there were shenanigans at the Club - spooky costumes, weird makeup and lots of fun, food and drink.

Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed and had a good time!

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On Sunday 11 August a small army of volunteers turned up to repaint the club rooms. A big thank you to both Peter Clarke and Bruce Avery for suggesting, organising and working on this project, we hope you will all agree, it looks amazing!! 

 This would not have been possible without the volunteers who turned up to help, some of whom are not even members of the club. Nicky Avery, Belinda Barton, Peter Barton, Jan Clarke, Peter Deed, Lee Duncombe, Sid Eschenbach, Judy McDonald, Cyd Ross, Neil Van Oosterom, Helen Pelosi for her morning tea and Helve Beale who provided an amazing lunch for the workers.  Other members had left goodies for morning tea. Thank you, it was very much appreciated.

 Also a big thank you to the original members who worked on both finding, buying and painting our club rooms 7 years ago, TBC has come so far thanks to you.  I hope you all enjoy the new look, thanks again to all involved, previously and today.

On Sunday 3 August the GNOT Regional Finals were held at the Newcastle Bridge Club. 

Two teams represented TBC with the Clarke team taking 3rd place out of 24 teams! This team will now take part in the National Finals playing online later in September.

Peter Clarke, Don Miller, Michelle Miller, Josephine Most.

Scott Grout, Ros Nicholson, Ronnie Antill and Di Doratis

Congratulations to both teams.

On Wednesday 3rd July TBC held the inaugural Under 10 MasterPoints competition. This competition will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. Players from other Clubs were made welcome and the first winners of the comp were Dewald and Sonnette Jacobsohn from Southlakes Bridge Club. Congratulations!

Thanks to all who took part and we hope this becomes a popular fixture on our Calendar.