The race that stops the nation stopped a bridge game this week for champers, delicious food and a glamorous fashion parade. Thanks to all who contributed, you made the day lots of fun.

Following a recent trial, Bridge NSW is hosting free online supervised sessions for beginners at 4pm-5:30pm each Sunday from 2 November to 7 December 2025. These supervised sessions are designed to help beginners transition to club games, and are suitable for:

Congratulations to our graduates of the recent beginners' lessons: Jenny Cohen, Helen Cosgrove, Lynda De Gruchy, Matt Etherington, Eloise Hakin, Kirilee Hopper, Joanne Johnson, Peter Scott. Anne Taylor and Steve Taylor. 

We wish them luck (and points and successful finesses!) on their paths to bridge greatness.

Thanks goes again to dedicated teacher, Sue Eishauer and her team of helpers who continue to give their time and expertise in support of our wonderful club.  

As we welcome new players to our wonderful club, this might be a good time to explain the ABF Masterpoints (MPs) and ranking system. In a nutshell, a player who does well in an ABF sanctioned event may earn green, red or gold points (or part thereof) depending on the type of event and the number of participants.

Green MPs are generally awarded in normal club sessions, while red MPs are awarded in special club, congress and state events, and gold MPs in national events (& club GNOT heats).

Last week, 32 members and friends of Taree Bridge Club celebrated with Terry Bodycote on reaching the lofty heights of Silver Grand Master. Surpassing 2500 Master Points is an outstanding achievement which, as Terry himself admitted, takes a lot of hours and resources (editor's note: not to mention a good deal of skill). Well done, Terry!

Forget about mindless, isolating screen games ‒ try bridge instead! 

A free Bridge Beginner's Course will kick off at our clubhouse on Thursday 13 February at 9.30am. It will run for 10 weeks and as a follow-up, supervised play sessions will continue on Thursday mornings. 

Why not check it out and make some new friends?

Last week our club rounded off a hectic year with a delicious lunch, followed by Christmas cake and bubbly back at our new abode (and a merry game of bridge thereafter). We congratulate our award winners for 2024: Julia Collins for Most Improved Player under 100MPs, and Bronwyn Boehm for the Neville Farrell Trophy. 

It is with great sadness that I share the news of Neville Farrell's passing on 2nd December 2024.  The message was received from Megan James .  She was unsure if there will be a funeral.

As of 27 November 2024, Taree Bridge Club will conduct all of its games and lessons at our new venue alongside the Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC).