Newsletter 05 February 2026
In our newsletter this week...
- President's Message
- House Sub-Committee – Seeking Expressions of Interest
- Griffin Trohpy
- Youthish Night
- New Members
- Rank Promotions
- Tuesday night Competition Change of Time
- Upcoming Events
- 2026 ANC Selection Events
- Online Lessons
President's Message
New Chairs arriving at the Club next Tuesday!
The club has recently purchased 140 new chairs to supplement and replace our existing seating. The new chairs are very similar in style to our current chairs, with a square back and sliders in charcoal, ensuring consistency in comfort and appearance throughout the club.
Of the new chairs, 128 have arms, matching the majority of our current seating, while 12 are armless, providing options for members who prefer or require them. This mix ensures accessibility and comfort for all members. For context, see the attached picture of a chair with arms, but in the charcoal colour - this is the same style as the new chairs we are receiving.
Pull up a chair and enjoy - your new seat will be ready next Tuesday!
And don’t worry - the old chairs are still doing their job until then.
If you prefer an armless chair for your sessions, please contact Elizabeth, or the Director.
~Mary
House Sub-Committee – Seeking Expressions of Interest
After around three years of dedicated service, our current House Sub-Committee is ready to take a well-earned break! We sincerely thank them for the quiet, behind-the-scenes work they have done for the Club.
We are now seeking expressions of interest from members who may like to be involved in the ongoing care of our clubrooms. The House Sub-Committee generally focuses on maintenance and improvements, gardening, keeping an eye on the premises, and occasionally helping organise working bees. The Sub-Committee works closely with the Manager and provides advice and recommendations to the Committee as needed.
If you would like to know more about what is involved, or if you would like to put your hand up to be considered for the House Sub-Committee please get in touch with me, I would love to hear from you.
-Mary
Griffin Trophy
One of the Club’s Honour Board events is the Griffin Trophy, which has traditionally been awarded to an individual player, rather than a pair or team.
From 2025 onwards, the Club has decided to reinstate this trophy, with it being awarded each year to the player who accumulates the highest number of green points from CBC competitions over the course of the calendar year.
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 Griffin Trophy winner is Jacques Cherbuin.
Congratulations, Jacques, on a fine achievement!
Youthish Night
The next Youthish night for ACT Bridge Players is on Friday 20 February 2026.
Entry is FREE and there will be a Pizza dinner!
All experience levels are welcome, no partner required.
Come to either session or both!
• Session 1: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Dinner: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Session 2: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact CBC Youth Coordinator Suz Wilkinson
New Players
Canberra Bridge Club welcomes the following new and returning players to our club:
- Donna Stewart
RANK PROMOTIONS
Graduate
- Falk, Michael
- Morrison, Helen
- Murphy, Stephen
- Whigham, Tony
Club
- Brook, Monica
- Finn, Nicole
- Macdonald, Jan
- Manning, Kathy
Local
- Cantamessa, Cindy
- French, Michael
- Mardus, Suzanne
- Ralphs, Lisa
- Saul, Jen
Bronze Local
- Bialowas, Barbara
- Kennedy, Lyndall
- Latimer, Kate
Silver Local
- Banks, Susan
- Freedman, Denyse
- McKenzie, Caitlyn
- North, Julie
Regional
- Ryrie, Susan
State
- Curnow, Gita
Bronze State
- Danton, Dan
- Samarcq, Suzanne
National
- Birkby, Debra
- Birkby, Paul
- Cherbuin, Jacques
- Minogue, Liam
Silver National
- Robinson, Adam
Life
- Whitfield, Daryl
Tuesday Night Competition Change of Time
In an effort to avoid finishing very late onTuesday nights we have decided to bring forward the Tuesday Night Competition start time by 15 minutes. The new start time of 7pm will apply from mid April, following the end of daylight saving period.
The first Tuesday night event that will have the 7pm start is the BFACT State Open Swiss Matchpoint Pairs ( Incorporating BFACT Mixed Pairs Championship ) which is scheduled for 14th April.
Upcoming Events
The next Tuesday night competition is Summer MP Pairs starting on 17th Feb running for two weeks.
2026 ANC Selection Events
BFACT will be holding events to select pairs to play as ACT representatives at the Australian National Championships (ANC). Women, Senior, Open and Youth teams can go to the ANC.
The event will be played on Saturday and Sunday, adding Friday evening if more than 10 entries, and the following Wednesday evening if more than 16 entries. Please see regulations for more detail.
Register in myABF through the links below :
Online Lessons
Will is running regular Online Lessons that are suitable for Club players of all levels.
There is a LIVE ZOOM on Thursday Mornings at 9:30am, or you can sign up for the lessons and receive the Recording, Hands, Notes, and a way to Replay the hands later. The full list of lessons and topics can be found on our website.
The first lesson for 2026 is on Fundamental Bidding Tips on 19th February. Purchase through the link below.
Have a great week everyone!
Elizabeth
