On 6 August, Whangarei played host to Dargaville, Kerikeri and Pahia for the Northland Teams Trophy. This comprises three Round Robin tournaments, Junior, Intermediate and Open between the four clubs. The result was close with each club winning several rounds but the final scores had Whangarei winning all three grades. This also gave Whangarei the overall trophy.

The picture shows the three winning teams with their trophies. (Stewart had to dash off before the presentation.)

The Teams were

The Committee presented flowers to two of its members today.  Our longstanding Club Captain Janice Johnson reached a signifcant milestone, celebrating her 80th birthday.  Deputy Club Captain Jane Stearns was at her final committee meeting and was thanked for her contribution to the club.

The class of 2022 graduated on Monday 18th July 2022. We have 24 graduates this year and many of the new players came to receive their certificates and a copy of the Club yearbook. We had a good turn out of experienced players to applaud and afterwards there was a brief session of social bridge. Practice sessions will continue Tuesday mornings and Monday evenings. These are a halfway house between lessons and competitive club sessions. Experienced players are welcome to join in but only simple systems are allowed.

No fireworks, but wine and nibbles and a warm welcome to our newest students from the game emerging from Lessons 2022.  Join from 6pm - all welcome.

The Towai Cup remains in the hands of Whangarei Bridge Club.  Two teams in each grade of Junior, Intermediate and Open took part in the local challenge match against Kerikeri.  The junior and intermediate teams romped home easily, whilst the Opens managed a smaller win to make it a clean sweep for Whangarei.

Congratulation to our players who have qualified to represent the Northland Auckland Region in the national finals in November.  Kevin Grundy and Kim Thomas finished top (by some margin) in the intermediate section.  Alan Pumfleet and Juliet Golightly held their nerve to clinch second place and the last automatic qualifying place.  Jane Stearns qualified for the Women's team with Chery Winsor from the Howick Club.

Join the afternoon event for Charity on Monday 25 April - $10 entry fee - come with a partner, no registration needed.

11 teams have entered and we need one more entry to secure the 12 necessary to go ahead with the tournament.  If you have not already put your entry in - don't delay!  Whangarei members are asked to help with providing morning tea for our guests.  Everyone taking part will have shown their vaccine pass and face masks will be mandatory apart from when eating and drinking.  Enter online at nzbridge.co.nz