Newest Grand Master: Congratulations to Max Robb who became a Grand Master up at Congress last week. Tournament Results from the National Bridge Congress: National Junior Events: Junior Pairs: 1st - Jesse Pelenato/Bridget O'Brien, 3rd - Cindy Wang NZ Junior Swiss Pairs: 2nd - Leo Hammond NZ Junior Teams: 2nd - Leo Hammond Congress Junior Teams: 1st - Leo Hammond National Intermediate Events: National Intermediate Teams: 3rd - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai Congress Intermediate Teams: 1st - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai National Restricted Open Events: National Restricted Open Swiss Pairs: 1st - Tony Quinlivan Congress Restricted Open Teams: 3rd - Tony Quinlivan National Senior Events National Senior Swiss Pairs: 2nd - Ian Southen/Kelvin Tibble National Open Events: NZ Open Pairs: 7th - Max Morrison/Leon Meier, 8th - Jane Lennon, 13th - David Skipper/Tim Schumacher NZ Open Teams: 3rd - Jane Lennon (and part of winning Cornell Cup team for top mixed team overall) Congress Teams: 1st - Max Morrison/Leon Meier CHCH All Grades ( 8B tournament) : Date: Sunday 20th October. Enter on-line. Refer flyer on the Home Page or foyer noticeboard at the Club for more details. Club Programme Book 2025: The club is looking for new advertisers for the Club Programme Book. If you or your friends have a business and would like to place an advert into the Programme Book, please let the office know before the 19th of October. Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players. Date: Sunday 27th October. Topic: ‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’ Tutor: Shirley Newton Sign up sheet is in the foyer. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information. NZ Wide Pairs: Date: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm. $10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation. Enter on-line. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information. InterClub Teams: Expressions of Interest to represent the club at the upcoming InterClub teams being held at the club on Sunday, November 3rd. There is a new category this year, Restricted Open. All the information can be found on the foyer noticeboard. Added 11-Oct-2024 Wednesday Night Teams: Starts next Wednesday Attention: Club Senior/Senior Reserve Players A 3-night event on Wednesdays Oct 16, 23, 30 Note: 7pm start We have the teams event for Juniors & Intermediates “Play with an Expert” Each team will consist of one senior and 3 juniors or intermediates, 3 rounds per night, with the senior playing with each of the juniors/intermediates. You must commit to the 3 nights or find a substitute for your team. We need 20 helpful kind Seniors / Senior Reserve players. These sessions are free for the Senior / SR player. Attention: Club Junior / Club Intermediate Players We have space for another seven teams of 3 junior or intermediate players as long as we get enough senior/senior reserve players. Play with an expert: This is your chance to find how much fun teams are and to play with a senior player!! A 3-night event on Oct 16, 23, 30 Note: 7pm start You will need three in your team and you will be joined by a Senior player who will play one round with each of your team each night. If you have any questions or would like to enter, please email the office.

Tournament Results Congratulations to Jessie Pelenato & Bridget O’Brien winning the National Junior Pairs up at the National Bridge Congress. Newest Grand Master: Congratulations to Max Robb who became a Grand-Master up at congress this week. CHCH All Grades : 8B tournament Date: Sunday 20th October. Enter on-line. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information. Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players. Date: Sunday 27th October. Topic: ‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’ Tutor: Shirley Newton Sign up sheet is in the foyer. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information. NZ Wide Pairs: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7.20pm. $10 from each entry f rom the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation. Enter on-line. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Garden Working Bee: This Saturday 28th September at 9.30am. Bring your gardening implements. Morning Tea supplied. Tournament Results: Christchurch Congress Teams Open 1st – John & Jane Skipper with Alan Grant & Richard Solomon 2nd – Peter Van Leeuwen / Brian Papps / Kees de Vocht / Ian Southen Intermediate 1st – Jeff & Rhondda Bergman / Maro Reale / Michelle Gan Junior 1st – Lynn Taylor / Kat Holmes / Jessie Pelenato / Ryan McMahon Christchurch Congress Pairs Open 1st – Mehboob Chiba / Peter Lee Intermediate 2nd – Lester Foulds / Steve Renall Junior 1st – Robert Bijl / Bronwyn Bijl CHCH All Grade Pairs: Sunday 20th October. Enter on-line.

Looking for another Junior Team , for this Saturday. Junior national ranking. Let the office know if you would like to play. This team would play for free. If you don’t know what your national ranking is, please copy & paste the link below into your browser. https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html CHCH Congress this weekend: We require spare players or pairs to be on stand-by at the weekend. Please email the office if you can help. Wairarapa Stream Garden Club are looking for new members. Do you: Love flowers, like to grow stuff, enjoy meeting new people, like visiting other gardens, want to learn more………… They meet here at the Bridge Club on the second Thursday of the month at 1pm. Contact number: 027 342-7401

Club Trophies: Please return all cups back to the club for engraving this year's recipients. Member contact details: Please let the club know if your contact details require updating. CHCH Congress 21/22 Sept next weekend: We require spare players or pairs to be on stand-by in case of ill-health. Please email the office if you can help. Garden working bee will be held this Saturday 14th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours. Club Name badges: If you would like to order a name badge, see Thea at the bar. $23 with magnetic back or $20 with a pin. Option to have your bridge number added as well. Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor are having an up to 70% off, 421 Colombo Street.

Tournament Results National Teams 20A 3rd: Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell / Jane & John Skipper Ashburton Intermediate Pairs 1st: Stuart Grant / Michelle Gan 2nd: Graeme Black / June Jung Ashburton Junior Pairs 2nd: Jessie Pelenato / Bridget O’Brien 3rd: Cindy Wang / Simon Law ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS WEEKEND! Fundraiser and Two Seminars….. Fundraiser for Leon will be held on Saturday 7th September 1pm Leon is a member of the open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires. Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard. If you are unable to come donations can be made at the bar. Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar Date & Time: Sunday 8th September at 10am. Topic: ‘Myths and Misconceptions - a guide to hand evaluation’ Tutor: Jane Skipper Cost: $15 Junior / Intermediate Seminar Date & Time: Sunday 8th September at 10am Topic: Transfers & Stayman in depth. Tutor: Shirley Newton Cost: $15 Bring your lunch and play in the afternoon session. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garden working bee now will be held on Saturday 14th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours. Partner Finder for Tuesday 3rd and 10th September , please phone Kathy Hamilton. Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor are having an up to 70% off for the next 10 days, 421 Colombo Street.

Trophies Please return all club trophies to the office. We have to start the process of engraving them for 2024. Tournament Results Akarana Open Swiss Pairs 3rd: Graeme Tuffnell / Kinga Hajmasi (Epson) Fundraiser for Leon Date & Time: Saturday 7th September, 1pm Leon is a member of the Men's open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires. Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard. Garden working bee will be held on Saturday 7th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours. Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September.

Tournament Results Senior Junior Teams: 1st: Judith Robinson / Mary-Lou Hoskins / Stuart Grant / Tony Quinlivan 2nd: Bridget O’Brien / Brendon Smith / Dave & Eileen Mikaera 3rd: Ryan McMahon / Jessie Pelenato / Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger Fundraiser for Leon Leon is a member of the Men's open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires. Date & Time: Saturday 7th September 1pm Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard or email the office. Garden working bee will be held on Saturday 7th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours. Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September.

Website Bridge results: Bridge NZ website is down at the moment so you wont be able to access your results. Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon. Tournament Results Geraldine 8B: 2nd: Pam Tibble / Tony Quinlivan 3rd: Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger Sunday Seminar: Aimed at Junior & Intermediate players. Date & Time: Sunday 18th August at 10am. Tutor: Jane Skipper Topic: ‘Card Play – How to use your trumps to best effect’ Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September. Senior Junior Teams this Saturday: We need spare players on stand-by in case of illness. Please contact the office if you can help.