In our newsletter this week...
Beginners Lessons
Community Rewards Program
Rank Promotions for June
Workshop with Will Jenner-O'Shea
New Players
Thank you Travel Associates!
Youth News
Results from the ANC
Lighter Moments
Beginners Lessons
Our next beginners course will be starting on the 29th of July. The course runs for 6 weeks and is held on Wednesdays at 10:30am or 7:30pm.
Please let your friends and family know and ask them to email the office as our online registration form is not accessible at the moment.
Community Rewards Program
A reminder that the Canberra Bridge Club (CBC) participates in the Canberra Southern Cross Club (CSCC) Community Rewards Program. Through this initiative, CSCC members can nominate the CBC to receive 7.5% of the money they spend on food and beverages at participating CSCC venues. How the Program Works
- The Contribution: For every dollar you spend on food and drinks at CSCC locations, 7.5 cents goes directly to the Canberra Bridge Club.
- Earning Cap: The Club can earn up to a maximum of $20,000 per financial year through this program.
- Venue Eligibility: Participating venues include CSCC Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison, Yacht Club, and Snapper & Co.
Rank Promotions for June
Graduate
- Dempsey, Helen
- England, Alison
- Properjohn, Jill
- Rowbotham, Gary
- Seubert, Gretta
- Vincent, Robyn
- Williams, Michelle
Club
- Dyason, Anna
- Morrison, Helen
Local
- Cherbuin, Camille
- Ellis, Dianne
- Meadows, Ruth
Bronze Local
- Andrews, Jane
- Burkett, Harry
- Flack, Keith
Silver Local
Regional
State
- Geromboux, Julie
- Maynard, Teresa
Bronze National
Life
Lessons with Will Jenner-O'Shea
Workshop
The next Workshop with Will Jenner-O'Shea is on Sunday 19th of July at 10am. This workshop concentrates on: ♥ Improve Your Leads. When To Lead Singletons / Doubletons, And When Not To.♥ Improve Your Signals. Know Which Suit Your Partner Wants, Or Doesn’t Want♥ Counting. Count Declarer’s Points and Tricks. The cost is $60 and includes a delicious morning tea and lunch.Please register through the link below.
Online
Due to technical issues with the current CBC website, online lessons with Will can be accessed through the North Shore Bridge Club link below. The next lesson is on 23rd July at 9:30am - "Which Card to play as Defender".
New Players
Canberra Bridge Club welcomes the following new and returning players:
- Margaret Brodrick
- Matthew Barnard
- David George
Thank you Travel Associates!
"Dear Elizabeth
I thought that you and possibly Canberra Bridge Club members may be interested to know that my husband and I have used the generous $500 travel voucher prize from Travel Associates which I won at the Club last August.
We went on a wonderful trip to the south-west of Western Australia. While my husband and I chose the tour, Travel Associates (Rachel at the Belconnen Branch of the Agency) did all our bookings, including our air flights, additional hotel nights in Perth, as well as our travel insurance. My husband and I only had to pack, turn up and enjoy - which we did. We can thoroughly recommend the Agency for its travel knowledge, efficiency, and friendly client service.
We also can thoroughly recommend our tour which was run by Travelrite. I include a link to the tour itinerary, which is being repeated in September, should CBC members be interested.
https://travelrite.com.au/tour/western-australias-railways-wildflowers-tour-12-sep-2026/
Perth is impressive, the south-west of Western Australia is magnificent. We had many side trips and excursions throughout this expansive region.. We learnt much about its geography, history and industry.
I hope that Travel Associates feel in a position to offer the CBC a similar travel prize this year and another CBC member benefits from it. Thanks to the Club for enabling this promotion to take place.
Sincerely
Gill Kempton"
Youth News
HELP WANTED
Youth Triathlon - 27th Sept to 1st Oct (Sunday - Thursday)
The Youth Triathlon (pairs, teams and individual competition) is being held at Canberra Bridge Club before Canberra in Bloom. We’re looking for help in the following ways:
- Hosts for players and possibly their chaperones (if you have already contacted me about hosting, I will be in touch after the ANC)
- Help with providing meals for the hungry players
Cootamundra Congress - 29 & 30th August
Looking for experienced players/mentors to play with a Youth player at the Cootamundra Congress. Enjoy the spicy bidding!
Contact CBC Youth Coordinator Suz Wilkinson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to help.
YOUTH EVENTS
On Friday June 26, 16 pairs played in the BFACT Online Youth Butler Pairs. There were players from SA, VIC, NSW, QLD and ACT. Congratulations to Jess and Byron who came third.
Next Youthish Night is on Friday July 17.
Next RealBridge Youthish Night is on July 24.
Cootamundra Congress - 29 & 30th August
Subsidised accommodation is being organised for Youthish players (youth players, and chaperones) to attend the 2026 Cootamundra Congress.
Register your interest HERE (same form as the Youth Triathlon)
CBC Youth Coordinator Suz Wilkinson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This week's youth shoutout goes to Max Ashurst (third from the left), ACT Youth Team captain. No matter what has happened at the table, he always greets the team with a smile and something positive about their play. He's also always been on call to help at the raffle table.
