Newsletter 24 July 2025
In our newsletter this week...
- President's Message
- Message from CBC Tournament Secretary
- Travel Associates Promotion
- Workshop with Will Jenner-O'Shea
- Wednesday Night Pizzas
- NSW State-Wide Pairs at South Canberra Club
- New Members
- Teams of Three
- Upcoming Events
- Results
- Lighter Moments
President's Message
We are now roughly halfway through the winter months, and I would like to take this opportunity to remind all members: please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Many of our members live with chronic health conditions, and your consideration helps us keep everyone safe. Mask wearing is still encouraged. If you arrive at the club without a mask and feel the need to protect yourself, please see Elizabeth, we have a small supply available for emergencies. Your cooperation on this matter is greatly appreciated.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome home to Alexis and Jade, who have just returned from their adventure in Italy. Although the Under-21 Team missed a top-8 finish, they qualified for the Mixed B Final and placed 31st overall - an amazing achievement, especially given the competition included teams across several age divisions (U21, U26, U31, and Mixed).
The team had the opportunity to soak up the rich history and atmosphere of Salsomaggiore, competing in stunning old-style Italian venues -- an unforgettable experience. (I’ve also heard that Alexis and Jade played in all four of the team’s wins!)
Well done ladies, and thank you again to our members for your ongoing support of our Youth players.
A request to please NOT park in the disabled ramp which is clearly marked in yellow paint. We have members on walkers who cannot get through to get to their cars.Thank you.
- Mary
Message from CBC Tournament Secretary
With regard to Alexis Wilsmore and Jade Wilkinson. Australia won 4 matches; Alexis and Jade played in all four. (i) Australia beat Estonia, the winner of the round robin; Australia beat Netherlands, a European powerhouse; (iii) Australia beat Uruguay, the only country representing Zone 3; (iv) Australia beat Chinese Taipei one of 5 countries representing Zone 6.
Travel Associates Promotion
During the month of August, two lucky players will have the opportunity to win a travel voucher each which can be used at any Travel Associates branch. As part of their August promotion, a representative from TA will be coming to our club to give a short travel talk at the beginning of the following sessions. The only requirement to be eligible to go in the draw to win one of the two travel vouchers is for the players to have played at any of the following bridge session at the club:
- Monday 18 Aug 10am
- Tue 12 Aug 1pm and 7pm
- Wed 6 Aug 10am and 7pm
- Thu 21 Aug 10am
- Friday 15 Aug 10am and 1pm
Workshop with Will Jenner-O'Shea
There's still time to register for Will's workshop happening this Sunday the 27th July. Register through myABF.
- 27-07-2025 Sunday - 10am
- $60
- click here to register
This whole day workshop includes morning tea and lunch.
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.
- 30 July - 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
NSW State-Wide Pairs at South Canberra Club
South Canberra Bridge Club is hosting a session of BridgeNSW's State-wide pairs on Wednesday 6 August:
• Hands are provided together with a booklet, which features brief commentary on each deal for perusal at the completion of the session.
• The event is then scored across all participating clubs and overall winners determined.
• Overall results should be published on 10 August.
• Cash prizes and gift vouchers are presented, as well as certificates for the winners in each club.
• Prizes are also awarded in the restricted divisions of Under 25, Under 50 and Under 100 masterpoints (as at 30 June 2025).
- Date: Wednesday 6 August 7pm
- Venue: Community Room 2 at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden
- South Canberra club's website is www.bridgewebs.com/souithcanberra.
- The event website is 2025 NSW State-Wide Pairs | Bridge NSW
New Members
Canberra Bridge Club welcomes the following new and returning members to our club:
- Jwalita Pota
- Joshua Yanitsas
- Bruce Arthur
- Jenny Arthur
Teams of Three
Our 2025 Teams of Three event is now open for registration!
YOU -- Gather 3 players of a similar standard, come and have fun, get tips on play.
CLUB -- Provides an experienced player as Captain to help and advise you.
THE PLAY -- Each team member plays 8 or 9 boards with the Captain, who will give tips on play.
AFTER PLAY -- Scrumptious food and fun prizes.
- Cost $20 per person (excluding Captains). The cost for entry in myABF is set to zero, this event will be charged on the day by the director.
- Date 10 August 2025 12:30 PM
- Click here to Enter
This event is limited to players who individually have fewer than 300 Masterpoints. The organisers will split the field into categories of new and not-so-new players.
We are looking for more solo players who will make up the third person in the team. If you would like to play but need to recruit team mates, please enter through the link above and put TBA as the other two entries or alternatively contact Elizabeth.
Upcoming Events
The next GNOT Qualifier Gold Masterpoint competition will be run on:
- 1pm Tuesday - starting on 29 July to 5 August.
Results
The winners of the Gnot Qualifier event for Wednesday morning Duplicate event are:
- Grade A - Bill Tutty and Paul Nelson
- Grade B - Nicola Meares and Lisa Bradley
Lighter Moments
Apologies, it seems that the link for the Lighter Moments did not work last week. Below is that article again, hopefully the story and NOT the link will be funny this time.
Our 3rd set of beginners class for 2025 is starting on Wednesday 13th August and Friday 15th August. Just in time to welcome our new batch of beginners, we have updated the noticeboard near the dealing room. This noticeboard is dedicated to all students of bridge, whether they are beginners, fundamental students, supervised players or current members wishing to upgrade their skills. The structure of our new education agenda is so great that I enthusiastically urge you all to take a look. Our beginner's program is comprehensive and the teachers are the best so feel free to brag about this to all those who are yet to discover our obsession.
Have a great week everyone!
Elizabeth
