"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).