Canberra Bridge Club - Newsletter 12 November 2026

Newsletter 12 November 2026

In our newsletter this week...

Walk and Deliver

Christmas lunch 18 December

Talent Search

Summer Festival of Bridge - have you entered?

Youth News

Results

Lighter Moments

Walk and Deliver

Last week we asked members to help distribute pamphlets advertising the forthcoming Beginners bridge classes - and boy, did you help! In one week we got through a 2000 print run. Brilliant work everyone! So let’s keep going. We’ve ordered another 2000 and let’s see if we can distribute these in November. And thanks, you rock!

Have your Elf a Merry Little Trick-taking Christmas

Come together with all your bridge buddies and celebrate Christmas with lunch on the 18th December 2026. Cost is $50, for a roast and all the trimmings, Pav and Pudding, and a glass of cheer. All dietaries catered for too. Sign up with Elizabeth with Christmas lunch RSVP in the subject matter so we get an idea of numbers for catering. See you there.

Talent Search

Our members have a lot of skills - at and away from the card table.

The new committee is very interested in hearing from anyone who has skills and experience in: web design; print design; social media; and stats!

We are also looking for those exceptional (fun) people who can help with social events. Many hands make etc etc.

Summer Festival of Bridge - Canberra QT

The 2027 Festival of Bridge moves to the QT after many years at the Canberra Rex. If you haven't played in a Congress, it is good to try this local congress which attract players from around the country and internationally. The great thing is that Novice and Restricted players can also try their hand in a field with players with similar levels of experience. It's held during January each year. More details can be found at MyABF Congresses. So ask your partner if they are free and want to try. It's fun and you get to meet a whole new group of people!

Youth News

YOUTH EVENTS at a glance

TOMORROW November 13: RealBridge Youthish Night

November 20: Youthish Night

December 5 - 6: NSW State Youth Championships

**NEW DATE** December 10: Youthish Night Christmas Special

January 9 - 17: Australian Youth Bridge Championships

January 19: Youth at CBC

April 3/4: ACT ANC Youth Trials

***Change of Date*** Christmas Youthish Night THURSDAY December 10th

Due to CBC setting up for the Open Teams Trials, we are now holding the Christmas Youthish Night on Thursday December 10. So please change this date in your diaries and we look forward to seeing you there.

The next Youthish Night is November 20.

Entry is FREE and there will be a Pizza dinner!

All experience levels are welcome, no partner required.

Come to either session or both!

• Session 1: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• Dinner: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Session 2: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Contact CBC Youth Coordinator Suz Wilkinson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions

Australian Youth Bridge Championships

Canberra is very lucky to have Youth Week every January. This year it’s being held at the Canberra Accommodation Center on Northbourne Ave.

In addition to selecting the U26 Australian Youth Team, and pairs and teams competitions, this year they have some exciting extras:

Free directors course
Bridge for new and beginner players on Monday January 10 and Tuesday January 11

More information and a link to player registration can be found on myABF https://myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/4874

ACT Youth Bridge Facebook Page

Use this link to join the ACT Youth Bridge FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HpCKWd1qW/

Youth Shoutout

This week’s Youth Shoutout goes to Steve Geddes who has been filling in for Elizabeth and has answered a lot of emails from me this week.

Results

Congratulations to Julia Hoffman and Chris Quayle for being undefeated in the 2026 Ted Crichton Mixed Pairs - an honour board event. Second place went to non contenders David Hoffman and David Wawn. Third spot was Pam Crichton and Peter Grant. Thanks to Steve Geddes for directing over the 3 weeks.

Lighter Moments

A huge welcome for Elizabeth who should be back in the hot seat on Monday! Looking forward to seeing holiday smaps and hearing the highlights.... All future newsletters will be justifed and complete!

In the meantime, if you're not using a cardholder, remember to breast or chest your cards so that the opponents cannot easily finesse you. In a competition one can fan the cards on average 3 times per hand, times number of boards - up to 100 a day during congresses. That's a lot of hand movement.

Hope you are all set for Black Friday retail discounts - including Paul Jones who is going to buy a new coffee machine!

That's a wrap from me.

Tamara

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