New Members Party
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The New Members Party is a chance for our newer and mostly inexperienced players to meet and play with some of the clubs more experienced players. A very enjoyable afternoon with a glass of champagne to start the afternoon and settle any nerves, followed by a draw for partners and then a short session of bridge. There were several players venturing out from supervised for the first time and everyone coped well and seemed to be having a great time despite one or two penalty doubles.
There was more champagne and a wonderful selection of nibbles after play. Many thanks to those who brought the food and to all the experienced player for supporting the event. I think there was almost more socialising than playing during the afternoon. Welcome to the club.
The winners on the day were N/S: Jacqui Ecclestone & Eve Broadley and E/W: Kate North & Jenny Crouch.
Players by starting Table: Carla Sullivan & Eve Broadley; Kate North & Jenny Crouch; Eve Clarkson & Angela Howlett; Bernard Yates & Veronica Bailey; Helen George & Jacqui MacKinnon; Mike George & Janice Baker; Kitty George & Paulien De Boer; Karen Moeller & Michele Wells; Prue Har & Annie Lemonis; Anne-Marie Marias &Lindsey Shepherd; Dorothea Hasley & Carolyn McCormick; Sylvia Bray & Clem McCormick’ Kerry Barns & Marion Shand; Denise Baker & Liz Bushell; Jodie Basham & Prue Livesey; David Burn & Edward Ellice-Flint; Jacqui Ecclestone & Eve Broadley; Sandy Veling & Karen Chapman; Virginia Seward & Jackie Shillington.