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Bridge Scene - 7 August 2026

Series deciders

Two series came to a conclusion in Westport Bridge Club play this week.  Tim Mitchell and Val Mundy won the Thursday senior/junior Woodward Pairs with and average of 58.63 percent across the three nights of play.  Craig Cusdin substituted for Mitchell in last night’s session.  Kate O’Connor and Wayne Smith were second on 55.58 followed y June Woods and Wendy Coburn on 54.47.

Last night’s final session was won by Susan Dobson and Jenny Calder on 59.03.  Jude Woods and Wendy Coburn were second on 57.64 chased by Val Mundy and Craig Cudin inthird place on 55.56.

The Monday night Winter Pairs has been won by Susan Dobson and Wendy Coburn with an average of 60.61 across the three sessions.  Bevan ussell and Garry Howard were second on 58.75. followed by Jo Gear and Vicki Russell on 55.75.

Cobrn and Dobson won MOnday’s session with 64.29.  Russell and Howard were second on 56.55 with Jill Ireland and Val Mundy third equal Glenys Tyler and Phil Rutherford on 55.95.

Ray Curnow played with Babs-Meral de isser from the Kaikoura club in an English Bridge Union swiss pairs tournament over the weekend.  They won two matches and drew one out of seven to finish well down the field.

Nine players from Westport will compete tomorrow in the Richmond NBS Open Pairs.

Lessons for new and improving players will continue this coming Monday at 5pm.

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)