It was another busy week for Grafton bridge players with two club competitions and a weekend long Congress!

By Sunday afternoon, some players were feeling “bridged out”, others upbeat about their results and others vowing to do better next time. However, a good time was had by all!

Club members extended a warm welcome to out of town visitors while President Bob Northam thanked all who contributed to a very successful weekend of competitive bridge. Denise Llewellyn, the Congress organiser (and her helpers) received special mention and grateful thanks. All players appreciated the skills of visiting tournament director Julie Jeffries, who oversaw play, ruled on contested moves and incorrect bidding and kept the event running smoothly.

Results

Congress – Saturday and Sunday November 25-26 – face-to-face, GDSC 

Open: 1. Caitlin McCrae and Rob Marshall; 2. Cathy and Phil Hocking; 3. Paul Smith and Winston Guymer.

Restricted: 1. Geoffrey and Frances Hiatt; 2= Vicki Ivosevac and Kay Pearson; 2= David Bonsey and Margaret Vaughan

Novice: 1. John Burrows and Neil Williams; 2. Trevor Cowper and David Hickey.

Best Grafton Pair: Robyn Gillett and Fred Sheriff

Tuesday November 21 – online (Stepbridge)

1. Jennifer Sharpe and Geoffrey Sharpe; 2. Frances Hiatt and Geoffrey Hiatt; 3. Dawn Rapley and Helen Hearnshaw.

Thursday November 23 – face-to-face (GDSC)

North/South

1. Dawn Rapley and Robyn Gillett; 2. Carolyn Seymour and Dennis Ford; 3. Neil Nagle and Bob Northam.

East/West

1. Peter McGruer and John Sheean; 2. Heather Brown and Kerry Harding; 3. Denise Llewellyn and Ian Huxley.

Vicki Williamson