O Volume 19 O Issue 05 O June O 2019 Congratulations Western Senior Pairs 1st Trevor Fuller and Don Allen 2nd Peter Reynolds and Margaret Bourke Bunbury Congress Pairs Final Winners Swiss Teams Winners President Andy Males Valerie and Martin Broome Trevor Fuller, Gerry Daly, Geoff Holman with Congress Convenor and Vinod Nasta Marianne Viebke President’s Report The 2019 Western Seniors was skilfully organised success of recent years. The congress is timed to and run by Jane Reynolds and her team –a good finish early Sunday afternoon following a BBQ time was had by all. Despite losing three tables in lunch so you should be back in Perth well before the last two days prior to the event the whole dark. So, try and support our most northerly weekend was a great success with local players affiliate. As an ex Geraldton boy, I can attest to its Don Allen and Trevor Fuller holding off challenges great winter weather. from our Eastern States visitors. A full list of Thanks, and congratulations to the West placing can be found on the BAWA web site. Australian who have decided to re-instate the The demise of night bridge continues with the weekly bridge column. It can be found in the reluctant cancellation of the State Open Pairs due Weekend Section of Saturday’s West. I think this a to have started late last month. Five and a half good spot. Special thanks, on your behalf, to WABC tables are simply not viable either from a financial member Alastair Tulloch who used his good or bridge aspect. In comparison daytime events auspices and persuasive talents to bring about this seem to be flourishing, consequently BAWA is good fortune. running this year’s State Mixed Pairs on a two- Nigel Dutton session single Sunday. The event will be held at the City of Melville Bridge Club on June 23 starting at 10.00am. If you have never played in a state event before it’s no problem - it’s just like a congress Congratulations event. This mixed pairs is traditionally a fun event The National Directors Accreditation so ladies grab your favourite man, sit him south, Committee is pleased to advise that and bid 3NT all day. I am hoping for a good field so get your entry in via the BAWA site soon. Dave Parham has been appointed National Director level 2. I mentioned in a recent column that the Geraldton Bridge Club was hosting their annual congress in the middle of June and was hoping to repeat the 2019 Australian Youth Team The ABF Management Committee is pleased to REGULAR FEATURES: announce the youth team for the Under 26 Around the Clubs by Linda Bedford-Brown ........................................ 3 Taking Advice Literally by Ron Klinger ............................................ 16 Teams event at the World Youth Championships Test Your Slam Play by Bill Jacobs.................................................... 18 to be held in Opatija, Croatia, from Tuesday the Defence by Di Brooks ......................................................................... 19 20th to Thursday the 29th August 2019 will be: Results ................................................................................................. 21 Diarize Now ........................................................................................ 23 Jamie Thompson – Matt Smith – Renee Cooper – Andrew Spooner – SPECIAL FEATURES: Deep and Meaningfuls #8 from Paul Brayshaw ................................ 14 Nico Ranson – John McMahon Testing Your Defence from Ian Bailey ............................................... 17 Mike Doecke (NPC) The team has also been endorsed to contest the EDITORS: Chairman’s Cup (part of the 25th Swedish Bridge Festival) from July 26 – August 4th. The Linda Bedford-Brown ABF acknowledge the generosity of the Swedish (08) 9386 1349 Bridge Federation which has offered free entry [email protected] and accommodation for 16 youth teams from Beata Bieganski around the world. Other teams participating in Production and Web Editor this event will be: Estonia, Scotland, Latvia, (08) 9300 5460 Bangladesh, England, Australia, China, Thailand, Romania, Ireland, Croatia, Finland, Russia, Norway, Bulgaria and Argentina. 2 “BRIDGE – an Olympic Mind Sport” Around the Clubs By Linda Bedford - B r o w n Fremantle Bridge Club The Kendenup Bridge club once again held a successful Swiss Pairs day which caters for players From John Penman of all levels. There were four divisions with a range of players from very experienced to some players with zero points and playing in their first red point event. The bridge was beautifully organised by Bruce Penhey with the help of his wife Harriette who caddied. The weather on the Saturday was perfect and it was very enjoyable in between breaks soaking up the lovely country environment. The food was also a highlight with good country cooking available all day. Our ANZAC Pairs competition was held on 4 May The many prize winners are listed below with the 2019. This event was won by Laurel Lander and overall winners on the day being Robert Stick and Se-Moi Loh. Colin Payne from the Denmark club. Second overall were Ken Else and Kay Thompson for Albany. Congratulations to all on a great day - especially those playing in their first “outing.” 2nd Cheryl Harding and Do Dean Division 1 (over 600 points) 1st Ken Else and Kay Thompson 2nd Mike Trafalski and Alison Mettam 3rd Rhonda Solomon and Norman Solomon Kendenup Bridge Club F rom Heather Fergie Division 2 (300 -600points) 1st Colin Payne and SWISS PAIRS DAY Robert Stick “BRIDGE – an Olympic Mind Sport” 3 2nd Vivienne Davis and Alison Gunton Melville Bridge Club From Chris Eales The Melville City Bridge Club is still basking in the afterglow of moving into our club rooms. While the last couple of months have been relativity quiet, we have welcomed a number of new members and visitors. Proving popular are our new Sunday afternoons sessions. They are held on Division 3 (50 – 300 points) 1st Betty Campbell and the first Sunday of the month and are open to all. Ann Oldfield Numbers to date have been with popularity 2ndThanga Prathalingam and Olga Sheppard predicted to increase as the cooler weather bites. Division 4 (under 50 points) 1st Malcolm Wornum The TBIB Mixed Pairs was held on 10 and 17 April and Anne WaKelin 2019 2nd Gavin Dear and Stefania Gisladottir Northern District Bridge Club From Anne Hooper The Club Pairs Red Point, which was directed by Peter Wilson, was held on Monday 13 May 2019. Coming in first were Ken and Barbara Partridge and Lyn Fakira and Trevor Peters. Well done everyone. While it's great to win it's also great to play the game which is always a challenge. 1st Robert Wylie and Merleine Wylie with President Salim Songerwala Ken Partridge, Lyn Fakira, Barbara Partridge and Trevor Peters 2nd Merwyn Menezes and Hilda Remedios As usual the afternoon tea was delicious so thanks for all those who contributed and helped on the day. The Club games are a little less crowded at present as quite a few regulars are away. Congratulations to Jack Clarke who recently turned 90. We are looking forward to seeing Jack back at bridge when he is well again. Should you wish to share an afternoon of bridge with us you would be most welcome. All relevant details are on our website www.ndbc.bridgeaustralia.org 3rd Rachel Shave and John Clarke 4 “BRIDGE – an Olympic Mind Sport” Events coming up at the club- • 28-May-19 AUSTRALIA-WIDE OPEN NOVICE PAIRS (0-100MP) • 2-Jun-19 OPEN PAIRS Green Point Walk-in No Partner Required • 3-Jun-19 ONE RESIDENTIAL W.A.DAY Red Point • 9-Jun-19 CLUB 0-100 MP TEAMS Green Point PRACTICE EVENT • 10-Jun-19 CLUB PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Session 1 President Jan Howell with 2nd Val Biltoft (Chris Ingham) West Coast Bridge Club From Hilary Heptinstall Bridge for Brains We held a very successful ‘Bridge for Brains’ afternoon this month and the Club sent a donation of $900 to Neuroscience Research Australia. Sunday Bridge We continue to hold a bridge session on Sunday afternoons and we welcome non club members. The session starts at 1.30pm and you may come without a partner. President Jan Howell with 3rd Hilary Stilling (Mei Huang) South Perth Bridge Club From Jan Howell This year we held our Club Championship over two weeks on Monday afternoons instead of on Saturdays, partly due to the difficulty finding two consecutive Saturdays free of congresses. Best Pairs< 100MPs in the Club Pairs Jean Lam and Dick De Graaf EDITING OF MATERIAL The winners were Doreen Jones and Dave Munro Contributors should note that the right to modify submitted material is retained by the Editors “BRIDGE – an Olympic Mind Sport” 5 We held a heat of the Australia Wide Novice Pairs on Saturday morning 18th May. 3rd Ted Sakashita and Fusako Hashimoto ANZAC Day John Beddow Visitors Rina Shah and Divyesh Shah from the 300th Aden Undercroft Bridge Club were N/S winners 1965 dressed as a Marine from 1665 Our Director, John Beddow had a busy day on ANZAC Day directing 35 Tables over 4 sections. John looked resplendent, in casual dress with jacket and tie, military medals and his green beret, Club members Andrew Wates and Diane Wates a symbol of the Commandos word wide. John had were the E/W winners. spent 14 years in the Royal Marine Commandos. The medals represent active service in Aden, Borneo and Northern Ireland. He also earned a West Australian Bridge Club long service medal for 15 years in the Royal Australian Navy and an Australian Medal. What an F r o m J a n M c N a b amazing life John had before becoming a Bridge (photos courtesy of Sheenagh Young) Director! Handicap Pairs Championship Congratulations to the 2019 winners Helen Kemp and Shirley Bloch . 2nd Julia Lawson and Kali Crosbie 6 “BRIDGE – an Olympic Mind Sport” Charity Day – Friday, 3 May Ten teams competed this year.