Waikanae/Paraparaumu Interclub

The annual Interclub match against Paraparaumu was contested on Saturday 28th March.

The event was relocated to Waikanae due to some outstanding building compliance issues for Paraparaumu following their recently-completed renovations. After a slightly shaky start due to confusion about the start time, and the absence of one Paraparaumu player (necessitating an emergency call to John Donbavand, who - despite some consternation among the Waikanae team - kindly agreed to play for the opposition: thanks John), the day quickly developed into a relaxed and enjoyable occasion.

The competition was won by Waikanae by the narrow margin of 1.5 percentage points, thus retaining the shield.

The individual winners were:

1st - Graham Cheater and Jeanne Wardill
2nd - Murray Lobb and Rae Lutman
3rd - Liesbet Gavey and Phil Gavey (a great effort from a Junior pair)
4th - Vicki Boffa and Rachel Patrick

Many thanks to:

• Trevor Smith - dealing
• Basia Arnold - directing
• Jane McArthur - scoring (with assistance from Maureen Pratchett)

Special thanks to Paraparaumu for providing refreshments after play, and to all team members from both sides who kindly provided an incredible quantity of food for the afternoon.

We look forward to the return fixture at Paraparaumu next year.

Improvers' Lessons

 Graham Cheater has kindly offered a series of 3 Improvers' lessons for 2026.  Please see the poster below for details.

Please note that these lessons are suitable for Juniors who have played for a few years and Intermediates.

Almoner

 

Our Almoner is Sue Crichton.

Historically an almoner was a person responsible for distributing alms to the poor, usually connected with a religious house or other institution.

Nowadays the almoner is the person members can go to when they know of a health or other issue another member has so the club can rally around and provide support.

Please contact Sue for bereavements and other similar events that should be acknowledged by the Club.

You can email Sue here.

NZBridge - Conduct and Etiquette

Please take a look at these posters from NZBridge - they provide an excellent summary of the behaviours the Committee seeks to maintain at our club in support of our Mission Statement:

Tip of the Month

Thanks to Maureen Pratchett for this tip (also available on the Club Noticeboard):

Karori Bridge Club Mixed Pairs - Easter Monday

Karori Bridge Club is looking for players for their Wellington Regional Mixed Pairs tournament on Easter Monday. This event has been popular with Waikanae members in past years.

If you would like to play in this event, please see below for further information.

"In Brief"

Wellington Regional Championship Trials (Online)

Well done to Vicki Boffa and Rachel Patrick, who won the Intermediate section on 21st March, and also to Derek Snelling and his Wellington partner who placed 2nd in the Senior section.

KHAP

Congratulations to Anthea Black and Naciye Bagci - 2nd E/W in Round 1 on 19th March (full results here).

National Congress 2026

Advance notice for the 2026 National Congress, to be held in Palmerston North in November.

National Swiss Pairs 2026

Many congratulations to John Donbavand and his Wellington partner Murray McMillan who were 6th overall in the National Swiss Pairs held over the weekend of 14-15 March. 

Inter-Village Event

In the Inter-Village event held at the Club on Wednesday 4th March, Lois Anderson and Naciye Bagci were 1st N/S, with Pat Reynolds and Peter Farley 2nd and Jane McKegg and Sue Crichton 3rd equal with Clare Sims and John Ellen.  Sue Legat and Ann Verboeket were 3rd E/W, with Anne Ricketts and Margaret Gordon 4th. 

Many thanks to Anne Ricketts for directing, Margaret Gordon for her efforts in the kitchen, and also to whoever left the nice note on the whiteboard!

Happy Birthday 

Happy 80th birthday to Julia Tait on Monday 2nd March - and thanks for the cake (beautifully made by Marg Gott)!

Hutt Multigrade Pairs

John Donbavand and his Wellington partner Murray McMillan were 4th overall in the Hutt Multigrade Pairs on Sunday 1st March (3rd overall in the morning session and 6th in the afternoon).  Paul Brinkman and Anthea Black were 8th overall (3rd in the afternoon session).