A very interesting newspaper cutting from the Isle of Wight County Press dated 3rd November, 1983 and found by Mary Sidorina amongst her Mother's possessions.  (see Obituary on Front Page).

Bridge Players Support the Inaugural Wight Games Festival

This year marks the launch of what is hoped will become an annual event on the Isle of Wight, The Wight Games Festival. A multi-sport event and community festival, it has been described as a community "Olympic Games", bringing together Islanders of all ages through sport, participation and community spirit.

All funds raised through the festival will be shared between three Island charities: Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Independent Arts, and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity, supporting the valuable work they carry out across the Island.

One of the festival's sporting events was a Bridge Tournament, held at the Island Bridge Club, Ryde, on Friday 24 July. The event attracted an impressive 14 tables, with representatives from bridge clubs across the Isle of Wight taking part. Among those competing were Claire Hearn and Anne Simmonds from WWBC.

The tournament was very well supported and raised approximately £400 for the festival's chosen charities. Players also enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea served midway through the event, adding to the friendly and sociable atmosphere.

Congratulations go to the tournament winners:

• North/South: Ann Daly and Jenny Wiberg
• East/West: Eric and Christine Naughton

The success of the Bridge Tournament reflects the strong support for both bridge and charitable fundraising on the Island and bodes well for the future of the Wight Games Festival as a new annual community tradition.