Newsletter 12 July 2024
In our newsletter this week..
- Vale Nick Ware
- Introduction to Teams!
- Tip of the Week
- Youth Day
- Advanced Bridge Series
- Name Tag Order
- Teams of Three
- Results
- Upcoming Events
- Ian Morison
- Lighter Moments
Vale Nick Ware
We are sad to report that Nick passed away last week. Nick was involved with bridge in the ACT, and the precursors to the CBC, since the early 1970s. He introduced his son Griff to the game in the 1990s, and Nick was an active bridge player up until the start of the pandemic, most recently being a regular partner of Judith Anderson. He was a kind man and will be sorely missed.
The funeral service for Nick will be held in the Chapel of Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford Street, Mitchell on Thursday,
18 July 2024, starting at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers please donate to either of the charities Dementia Australia or Bush Heritage Australia.
The service will be livestreamed. For any memories you wish to share about Nick: Griff would much appreciate it if you could please email them through to
Introduction to Teams!
Time is running out to register for the upcoming introduction to teams event on two consecutive Friday nights – July 19th and July 26th From 6-45pm until 9-30pm.
We currently have ten teams entered, many of whom have never tried teams before. If you are available on both nights, we would strongly encourage you to get involved and try this fun alternative way to enjoy bridge at the club.
Unlike standard pairs sessions, teams events cannot easily accommodate walk ins, so it is essential that anyone planning to attend register via the below email (including the names of all four members of your team). You can’t just turn up on the night!
If you are interested in playing as a pair but do not have team mates, please email as soon as possible and we will endeavour to find suitable team mates for you.
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Similarly, if you have any questions or require clarification, please feel free to email or to speak to Steve Geddes at the club.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Do you know? 1
(West) Declarer
- AQ532
(East) Dummy
- T987
The correct way to play this suit, assuming you can afford one loser, is to cash the ace, enter dummy and lead towards the queen. Only when North holds three or four to the king/jack do you lose two tricks
Do you know? 2
(West) Declarer
- AJ32
(East) Dummy
- K954
To guarantee three tricks, the correct way to handle this suit is to cash the ace and then lead the two towards dummy, covering North's card as cheaply as possible. If North discards, go up with dummy's king and lead towards the jack-three.
-John Brockwell
Youth Day
The next Youth day with Will Jenner-O’Shea will be held on Sunday, 21 July from 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Canberra Bridge Club. If any members have children/grand-children/nieces/nephews who wish to learn to play bridge please let them know. These sessions are available to anyone under 30 for free. And, if there are “Youth” who are not too far on the other side of 30, please let them know as they will also be very welcome, and it’s always a fun time!
Immediately after the Youth finish on Sunday, the Club is running another advanced lesson - from 1:30-4:00pm. The more experienced Youth players are very welcome to stay on for that lesson and may do so for no charge.
Please contact Mary
~Youth Bridge is Bridge’s future~
Advanced Bridge Series with Will Jenner-O'Shea
Advanced Bridge Series is back with Will teaching the first week and Jodi hosting the mentored play in the second week. The first topic in this new series will focus on Mastering Negative, Responsive, and Support Doubles:
- Knowing Exactly What A Double Means
- Advanced And Expert Responses to Doubles
- When to Pass a Double For Penalties
- Bidding to the Best contract in a contested auction
- Lesson including a booklet of notes Sunday 21 July 1:30pm. Cost: $25 (Free for players under 30)
- Mentored Play 28 July 1:30pm (even if you've missed the lesson you can still benefit from the mentored play session, partnerships can be arranged on the day). Cost:$18
- Click here for more information
Name Tag Order
If you would like a magnetic name tag please submit your order by emailing the office by the end of next week.
- Cost: $20 to be charged via myABF
Teams of Three
Cast off the woes of winter and frolic at the Bridge table, and support CBC's charity Integra Service Dogs Australia.
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
AND
Scrumptious food and drinks at the end of play.
- Sunday 4 August - 12:30-5:00pm
- Click here for more information
Results
Last week a novice pair has come first with a fantastic result playing East West in the Friday morning Duplicate. Huge congratulations to:
- Kate Latimer and Lyndall Kennedy - 62.15%
Update from Orange
Orange City Council Welcome Pairs - Novice
- 2nd: Belinda Moss and Jenny Bell
Dubbo BC Swiss Pairs
- 1st: Morag Lokan and Chris Lokan
- 3rd: Geoff Hutchins and Helen Little
Bathurst BC Swiss Pairs
- 1st - Bruce Crossman and Niek Van Vucht
- 3rd - Helen Little and Geoff Hutchins
- 4th - Chris Lokan and Morag Lokan
Cowra BC Matchpoint Pairs
- 3rd - Chris Lokan and Morag Lokan
Cowra BC Matchpoint Pairs - Novice
- 3rd - Joyanne Gough and Jayne Francis
More results from Central West Festival of Bridge being held in Orange, including results from the ANC will be included in next week's newsletter.
Check out the gallery section of our website to view more photos.
Upcoming Events
RealBridge Walk in Matchpoint Pairs
- When: 16 July
- Cost: $12 all comers
- Format: RealBridge
- Pre register through myABF or walk in (log in) on the day if you decide to join us last minute!
- Click here to Enter
Online President's Teams
- When: 23, 30 July, 6 August - 7:15pm
- Cost: $12 all comers
- Visitors from other clubs welcome - invite your interstate / coastal friends
- Format: RealBridge
- Teams of 4/5/6 players
- Click here to Enter
PS. Due to the ANC in Orange we will not be holding a Tuesday night competition on the 9th July
Ian Morison
Lighter Moments
In the forest, the animals, bored, decide to organize a joke competition.
To avoid terrible jokes, they set a rule: the old turtle will be the judge, and if she doesn't laugh, the contestant will be decapitated.
The proud lion tells a joke about a lascivious rabbit. The audience bursts into thunderous laughter, but the turtle remains stoic, and the lion is decapitated.
Then it's the monkey's turn, who tells a joke about hiding from hunters. Everyone doubles over in laughter, but the old turtle doesn't crack a smile. The monkey is decapitated.
Next up is the hippopotamus, who starts a joke about a gang of buffalo. Midway through, the old turtle bursts into laughter, bending over and compulsively tapping its shell, saying,
"That rabbit joke was fantastic!"
The joke above sums up neatly how my bridge is going at the moment.
See you back home everyone!
Elizabeth.
