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Members PageThis page provides news about members, the occasional member profile, and other snippets which may be of interest to members. Contents
2024 Awards 2024 AwardsHere are some photos of 2024 Prizegiving at the Christmas party. The "Most Improved Pair" were Louise and Patrick Horsley, alas not in the photos. Also absent were Juliet Robert and Julle Bierling who were part of the "Most Successful Regional Team" at our Congress, and Chris Lelliot who was the partner of Chris Bayliss winning the "Min Grey Pairs". 
Autumn Teams Iredale Plate: Rakesh Kumar, Mardi Svensson, Tony Lye, David Weatherall & Lynleigh Evans
Restricted Pairs: Kirsten Hartley &Simon Elderfield
Swiss Pairs: Adele Brown & Louise Cregan
Min Grey Pairs: Chris Bayliss (& Chris Lelliot)
Pairs Championship: Alison Minchin & Rakesh Kumar
Teams Championship: Rakesh Kumar, Mardi Svensson, Tony Lye & Steve Brabyn
Bong Bong Cup: Rakesh Kumar & Lynleigh Evans
Congress Best Regional Team: Paul McLean, Lynda Kings,( Juliet Robert & Julle Bierling)
Congress Best Regional Pair: Steve Brabyn & Tony Lye
Monday Pairs: Steve Brabyn & Tony Lye
Chris ReminiscesWith plenty of time on his hands during his recent stay in hospital, Chris reminisced on his 17 years at Southern Highlands Bridge Club. This document is the outcome. Adele has come up with a lovely anecdote from her Wentworth Falls days. Not really SHBC history but still, a a good read. It would be really nice if anyone else has their own anecdotes they would like to share. Let Steve or Chris know and we can build up a more balanced and complete history. 2023 Awards
Here are some photos from the 2023 presentations. 2022 Awards
Megan and Rose (Improver's Trophy) 
David, Tony, Mardi, Rakesh (Iredale Teams) 
Kirsten and Judith (Restricted Pairs) 
David, Stephen, Robin, Tony (Regional Teams) 
Chris and Alan (Swiss Pairs) Winners are GrinnersAt the conclusion of he 2022 Christmas party, the year's trophys were presented. There were a lot of smiling faces! 
Champions of the Future?To round off Kirsten and Judith's very successful 2022 teaching program, students and teachers had their own very well-deserved Christmas lunch. 
Strengthen your partnership!Both booklets by Rakesh Kumar are now available: each is an easy-to-read 44-page guide, with booklet 1 written especially for improving club players and booklet 2 for intermediate players. Booklet 1 will help players to consolidate their grasp of the fundamentals of partnership bidding and defence. It covers hand evaluation, finding a fit, dealing with interference, thinking in defence etc. Booklet 2 focuses on more accurate competitive and and slam bidding, as well as more effective defence. It includes discussion of a variety of useful bidding methods and worthwhile conventions, signalling methods etc. Why not acquire a copy for yourself and another for your regular partner? Or copies of both! Booklets are $15 each and all proceeds will go to the building fund of the Southern Highlands Bridge Club. To have a copy (or several) sent to you by mail, please email our Treasurer and provide your name and address. You will be sent confirmation and SHBC account details, so that you can deposit the appropriate amount (for a single booklet this will be $18 including postage) with your name as a reference. The booklet(s) will then be posted to you. Contributions from our Members |