The Padman, contested at eleven evening sessions on the first Tuesday of each month between February and December, has again proved to be a popular event. A total of thirty pairs took part of which five competed at all eleven events. A further five achieved at least nine results and four more, at least seven.
The lead changed several times during the year but, in the end, David Farmer and Catherine Whiddon finished strongly and (helped by a couple of good results when Lyn Smith substituted for Cath) came through to take the Trophy from Jan Mclennan and Linda Addenbroek with Alan Davies and Vivien Eldridge not far away in third.
The Rookies Individual Comp, first contested last year, held on the first Wednesday of each month between March and November, proved again to be a popular event. Over 80 players took part, 5 playing in all nine events and 20 achieving the qualifying level of seven of the nine and another 9 players completing six events.
Consistently strong performances by Susan Eason and Sandy Carter, playing together, including five results above 60% led to their achieving joint first place with Savitri Newman not too far behind. A little way back Detlef Volkmer led the pack with Terry Herfort, a late starter, in hot pursuit.
The many of our members who also spend hours each week on the golf course will be interested to hear of member Allison Kingscote's recent success.
On 29 October on the 5th hole (135m) at Warringah Golf Course, Allison sunk a hole-in-one. Not really being a golfer I understand this is somewhat rarer than bidding and making 7NT. A trophy is being presented shortly.
“To supplement the Pianola Partner-Finder service which is ideal for finding a partner for an upcoming session, the club also offers a partner broking service for those looking to find an ongoing partner.
You can now contact any of the following volunteer team of three (who between them cover the club's different colour-coded sections) and they will try to help you find a partner, whether for just one game or for more. So, if you are in need of a partner and:
Members may wish to read the ABF December Newsletter just released in electronic form.
Printed copies are most likely on their way to the club.
Enjoy the content whichever way suits you best.
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Dear members,
I am very pleased to announce some premises news.
As promised, Council staff met with us last week.
They informed us that the Northern Beaches Council plan to redevelop the Nelson Heather Centre by demolishing the current buildings and building a new Community Centre. While this plan is subject to formal Council budget approval, expected mid 2019, they have already appointed a project manager.
Taken from the Australian Bridge Federation President's Report: "In our quest to attract more players and create a positive environment, clubs, states, territories and the ABF rely heavily on volunteers. Wednesday 5 December is International Volunteer Day. I encourage you all to thank a volunteer for the time they give to building the Australian Bridge community."
Peninsula Bridge Club has more than a hundred known member volunteers, and some others that work very quietly behind the scenes - please choose one (or more) and say thank you.
Sixteen teams battled for the 2018 Club Teams Championship over three weeks, playing 90 boards.
The Farmer team (Alan Davies, Vivien Eldridge, Lyn Smith, Cath Whiddon and yours truly) emerged triumphant, 24 VPs ahead of the runner-up Draper team (Ray Bragge, Margaret and Michael Draper and Anne Small) who were only two ahead of the third place Ody team (Colin Dempster, Alessandro Gado, Brian Ody and Patrick Starck).
