In our newsletter this week...
President's Message
BFACT AGM
New Players
Beginner Lessons Early Bird Offer
Upcoming Evenings
Wednesday Night Pizzas
Halloween
Youth News
Online Lessons
Results
November is RED MP month!
Unlocking the Honour Boards
Lighter Moments
President's Message
This week I thought I'd take the opportunity to tell you all a little bit about myself. Although I have been in and out of this club for nearly 30 years there are still people I don't yet know.
I moved to Canberra with my family in the late 1990's to take over a small animal veterinary practice in Belconnen. One of the first things I did on arrival was to join the Canberra Bridge Club and enrol in the beginners' lessons. That was one of my best decisions.
Over the years I have tried to give back to bridge in various ways. I served on the committee in the 2000's, did a couple of stints as secretary, helped with the 2008 ANC and worked on the Summer Festival. I have also been lucky enough to represent the ACT on our Women's Team on a couple of occasions.
Most recently, I was President of BFACT. BFACT is our state body and represents all our local clubs to the ABF. I would like to thank Cathy NIchols, for stepping up and acting as President until BFACT's AGM on 24 November.
I am very excited about my new role. This is a vibrant club that takes pride in nurturing its players from beginners to social to competitive players and everyone in between. We are one of the few clubs in Australia that can cater for players across the full spectrum and we should be justly proud of that. I look forward to working with you all so please feel free to come up and say hello and let's have a great year.
- Wendy
BFACT AGM
BFACT will be holding their Annual General Meeting at Canberra Bridge Club on Tuesday 24th November at 6pm.
There will be food and drink - a little Christmas celebration - and the meeting should be done in time for the usual Tuesday evening play.
All ABF affiliated members are invited.
New Players
Canberra Bridge Club welcomes the following new and returning players:
- Peter May
- Mike Thompson
- Elizabeth Maher
- Cathy Boyle
- Prue Friend
- Jana Walsh
- Belinda McDonald
- Martin Walsh
- Annie Jacobs
- Melanie Kerr
- Patrick McKenna
- Damien Dunn
- Margaret McKellar
- Joshua Brania
- Alina Green
- David Ingham
- Lindy Ingham
- Keith Jorgensen
Beginners Course Early Bird Offer
Is someone you know thinking of coming to Bridge lessons next year? Well, now is the time for them to enrol and take advantage of the early bird discount. If they sign up to any of the beginners classes next year, the fee is only $90. After the first of November the cost will be $120 for the six lessons. Alternatively you might like to purchase a gift certificate for the classes as a Christmas present - at the lower price in October!
Upcoming Events
The next Tuesday Night Competition is the Open Pairs (incorporates CBC Ted Crichton Mixed Pairs Championship) running on 27th October to 10th November 2026.
Australia Wide Restricted Pairs
The Australia-Wide Pairs (ABF) has a rich history that goes back more than 40 years, bringing together thousands of players from all around the country. Our next Australia-Wide event is the Restricted Pairs, which is open to all players with fewer than 300 MP (calculated as at 31 August).
Each player will receive a souvenir booklet on the day, describing our recommended bidding and play for each deal. After the results are in, there will also be a second personalised booklet available on the website, looking at every board to see how your bidding and play compares with our recommended results.
- 27 October Tuesday 1pm - this is a walk in event
November League Competition
Our new Teams League Competition has been a fantastic addition to our Monday nights, and entries are now officially open for the November League.
Remember you must register as a team of 4 or 6 players. At least one anchor pair must play both weeks.
- • Dates: Monday 9 November and Monday 23 November
• Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Please arrive by 6:20 PM at the latest so we can start promptly!)
- Click here to Register your team
Cardplay Wednesday
- The next Cardplay Wednesday session is on the 4th November at 5pm.
Melbourne Cup
Get ready - it's "The Race that Stops a Nation !"
Lock it in, Tuesday 3 November 2026. The afternoon Bridge session will include Melbourne Cup fun.
We will have $5 and $2 sweeps on arrival, so start stockpiling small change.
The Club will supply refreshments - bubbly, juice and light nibbles. The Director will adopt a session that allows us to stop, have a drink and something to eat while we watch the race. Bridge will then continue.
Dress in style (or not). There will be a prize for the best outfit, hat or fascinator announced at the end of the session.
November is RED MP month!
During the month of November we will be giving out RED MPs during selected sessions held at the club or online. There's no need to register, but to qualify to win the event you will need to play all 3 weeks for f2f or 2 weeks RB with the same partner.
In 2026 the Olive Lott Anniversary Pairs will be run on Monday mornings for 4 consecutive weeks.
The following sessions will be awarded RED points:
- Monday 02 November - 23 November Olive Lott RED MP Pairs
- Wednesday 04 November – 18 November DoubleShot Pairs (AM)
- Thursday 05 November – 19 November The Grange Pairs
- Saturday 21 November – 28 November RED Masterpoint RealBridge
Wednesday Night Pizzas
The Wednesday night pizzas provide the opportunity for social interaction while enjoying a pizza sampling. It provides a great opportunity to talk to and socialise with your fellow players, which is not always the case when engaged in playing bridge.
- 28th October - 6:30pm
- $5 payable on the day for half a pizza
Those wishing to partake should place their name on a list on the noticeboard or contact Jon Pike directly. His email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 0414 272 778.
Cheers
Jon
Halloween Night
Attention all zombies! Are you ready for some scary fun?
Celebrate Halloween on WEDNESDAY 28 October at the Canberra Bridge Club.
Please bring a plate of spooky treats and finger food to share.
Dress up - there’s prizes for the best costumes.
Pizza night starts at 6.30pm ($5)
Play begins at 7.15pm - don’t miss the fun!
See you ghouls there
Youth News
YOUTH EVENTS at a glance
October 23: Youthish Night
October 28: Decorating for Halloween
Saturday November 7: Trivia FUNdraiser
November 13: RealBridge Youthish Night
November 20: Youthish Night
December 5 - 6: NSW State Youth Championships
December 11: Youthish Night Christmas Special
CBC Trivia FUNdraiser
