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Bridge Scene - 8 May 2026

Greymouth/Hokitika success

Greymouth and Hokitika players had a great weekend representing the Top of the South (TOPS) in the New Zealand Regional Championships last weekend.  Sue Glue, Michelle Gunn, Aedan Gunn and Stan Naylor came second to Canterbury in the intermediate grade round robin and have now earned the right to travel to Palmerston North to play in the final in November.

It’s been another busy week in the Westport Bridge Club with two series reaching their conclusion.

Val Mundy and Cherie Hooper won the Monday session of the Autumn Pairs with 61.46 percent.  Susan Dobson and Pip Fairbrasss were second on 55.21 followed by Wendy Coburn   Gear and Coburn won the series with an average score of 60.37.  Garry Howard and Val Dobson were second on 57.74 chased by Bevan Russell and Phil Rutherford on 50.74.

The final round of the senior-junior Radford Pairs was held last night.  Phil Rutherford and Jude Woods won with 58.13 followed by Wendy Coburn and Cherie Hooper on 57.43.  Annette Rosanowski and Susan Dobson were third on 56.06.  Hooper and Coburn won the series averaging 56.38.   Woods and Rutherford were second in the series on 55.99 followed by Bevan Russell and Darryl Ireland on 55.55.

Bridge lessons continue at 5pm on Monday next week.  It’s not too late to start.

Some reminders

Ellen Curnow is the convenor for Thursday nights. She can be contacted by email on ellencurnow1@gmail.com or by text on 021 052 2580.

Glenys Tyler is the Monday night convenor. She can be contacted by email on glenarttyler@gmail.com or by phone or text on 021 265 5627.

The contact for Friday social bridge is Val Mundy on 027 252 2445.

And, don’t forget to tune in to Coast FM on Saturday morning at 9.20am to hear a review of the past week in bridge world.

Introduction to Bridge

Bridge: A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship

If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime—it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure.

Bridge is renowned for its intellectual challenges, combining strategy, memory, and teamwork in a way that stimulates the brain like no other game. Studies have shown that regularly playing bridge can improve cognitive function and keep your mind sharp. But it’s not just about keeping your brain active; it’s also about making connections. Whether you’re an experienced player or a curious newcomer, bridge offers a unique chance to bond with people who share your interests.

Bridge is a “tricks and trumps” game.  It’s most similar to other card games like 500, euchre, 45s, hearts and whist. But, we’ve had people in Westport who have become good bridge players without ever having played any other card game.

Each lesson is about 90 minutes long.  The lessons go for 10 weeks.  By then, you will be starting to fit into regular club play on Monday and/or Thursday evenings.  From there, you might aim to play in tournaments further afield.

And, one of the features of modern day bridge is that it can be played online with and against other players from around New Zealand and the world.

 

Email us at Westportbridgeclub@gmail.com to register your interest.

 

 

 

Session Details

Monday evening 7pm 

Tuesday afternoon (improvers lessons) 1pm

Wednesday afternoon 1pm 45's

Thursday evening 7pm

Friday afternoon (Social)