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Members Corner Edition #3It was during the Autumn months that Phil Houlton gave a series of breakfast lessons on Friday mornings for Intermediate players . Many topics were covered such as defence and cue bidding. These were popular amongst many members who attended the sessions
The Club was targeted again for thieves and windows were broken. This time no one managed to enter and nothing was stolen. On Saturday 23rd the club gave an "impromptu" afternoon tea and again here are some of the members having fun photos. April the 23rd some members traveled to Port McQuarie for their Congress. As usual there were many successes: Ben & Magda, Nigel McIvor & Jamie McFall came 2nd in the teams event. Libby Power, Doug O'Meara, Pam Jones and Judith Carpenter came 5th . In the pairs Mandy Johnson & Ian Doland came 2nd, Judith & Pam 3rd and Doug & Libby 4th. Congratulations to these people. Port McQuarie Congress On the weekend of the 19th/20th of May the club held its yearly Swiss Teams congress. As usual players from all over the north coast came to compete; Tamworth, Armidale, Tweeds Head, Ballina and Nambucca. There were 28 tables in all and two days of play. The food was excellent and there was a champagne prize giving. On the local front the Rogers team of Shirley Rogers, Elaine Rae, Christine Atwal and Pauly Griffin came 3rd. Nigel McIvor and Jamie McFall's team came 2nd . Here are some photos of that weekend
The annual GNOT took place in May. It was over 4 Sunday afternoon. 2 teams will go to Port McQuarie in October for the Regional "play off". Libby Powers team came first and Ben Raaphorst's team came 2nd.
The club welcomes Margaret Craig and Robert Smallwood. They hope to make Coffs Harbour their home and we look forward to seeing them regularly. Dorothy Booth, member of the club for many years, died late July. Dorothy was not only an avid bridge player for many years but also President of the Golf Club. Fifteen bridge players/friends attended her funeral. She was 89 and will be missed by her family and friends. Our condolences go to her 3 sons and their families.
Beginners lessons have started again and a novice section is taking place on Thursday afternoons; the first being on the 23rd of August . Hopefully many new players will benefit from these. On the social front the club held a Handicap Sunday at the end of July and the annual Anniversary Teams is being held on Thursday 9th August
Its the time of year when the Bridge Club is getting ready for its annual Super Congress and the club is a busy place at the moment. There are over 80 teams and nearly 150 pairs. Its a great time of year and the weeks play at Opal Cove promises to be a full exciting one. So that's it until the next time;keep safe .
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