We will be holding a grand re‑opening party for the club which, if all goes to plan, will be on Sunday 29 August. It will take the form of a 36‑deal duplicate played in two sessions with a break in between for a buffet supper. There will be a free welcome drink on arrival at 2.30pm and the bridge will start at 3.00pm. The new and spacious bar will be open throughout, and as it is the Bank Holiday weekend you can indulge yourself and have all day to recover on Monday!
I say “if all goes to plan” for a couple of reasons. There is always an outside chance that Covid restrictions will prevent a proper gathering, but we are all desperately hoping that won’t happen. Also, the renovation of the new building is taking longer than we had hoped, but it is worth taking the time to get everything right so that the club has a great new home it can enjoy for a long time into the future. Things are now progressing well and we do expect at least the ground floor to be useable in August.
Because of the possibility of having to restrict numbers, you are advised to book your place for this celebration as soon as possible. Tickets cost £10 a head to cover the bridge and supper and payment should be made at the same time as you register to attend. Places will be reserved on a strictly first‑come-first‑served basis, but if for any reason you cannot attend or places have to be limited, entry fees will be fully refundable.
Please reserve your place by registering on the website:
And please tell all your friends about the event—it would be great to see as many old friends and familiar faces as possible. There’s a poster with all the details.
Everyone is most welcome with all levels of bridge experience—there will be prizes for both experts and non‑experts.
I can’t wait to welcome you all to the new London MindSports Centre and to celebrate the start of a great new era for the club.
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Item posted 6 July 2021, author Ollie Burgess
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