Absolutely Fabulous!Once again, the members of the Cambridge Bridge Club enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of Bridge hosted by Anne and David Blewden at their Kaipaki home with great views over the valley. Ten tables were set out beneath a mature oak tree providing shade from the sun and shelter from the breeze. We played a Rainbow movement in which each hand was played with a different partner. Joyce Catchpole was our Fairy at the Bottom of the Garden. Play commenced; two hours of enjoyment, playing with and meeting new people. The arrival of players’ real-life-partners, who chatted on Dave’s brand new beautifully completed patio signalled it was time for the BarBQ. With meat and drinks provided by the club, a feast of steaks, sausages, kebabs and wine accompanied by a magnificent spread of delicious salads and desserts provided by members.

Time for another whip around the websites of the region to see what's happening with everyone.

Putaruru is over the moon about their new dealing machine which was generously funded by First Sovereign Trust Limited. Up until now the club's dealing had been being done by the good folk at Tokoroa just down the road a piece. On their site, which is shared with the Tokoroa club, is a notice about the fast-approaching Novice Tournament on Sunday, March 11th at Matamata.

A reminder of the Novice tournament on Sunday March 11th. A novice is anyone who has not reached "Certificate of Proficiency" (which means less than five masterpoints) as at the beginning of this year, OR anyone who started bridge in 2016 or later, regardless of how many masterpoints they have (unless they are already out of Junior grade).

Play starts in the Matamata clubrooms at 10am, come for morning tea at 9.30am. Two sessions. $10, bring your own lunch. Log in to the NZ Bridge website and make your entries there. Or email secretarywbbc@gmail.com if you need some help with entering. Come on Waikato-Bays Novices and Juniors, get together, take a group YOU could win free entry to the 2018 Novice tournament in October's National Congress held in Hamilton.

Allan's mantra for the recently introduced Law 23 concerning Comparable Calls is ... "The same, similar, or more precise meaning or a call of similar purpose".

The Cambridge club hosted one of Allan Joseph's two director's seminars over the first weekend in February. Sponsored by the Waikato Bays Regional Committee, at no cost to members and with lunch provided, twenty keen bridge players from several clubs in the area attended. Allan was welcomed and introduced by Vicki, the Cambridge President.

Submitted by Eunice Eccles on Mon, 2018/02/05 - 6:32pm.

Organised by Anna, an exciting and informative evening was held on Friday evening, at the Te Aroha Bridge Club, when Richard Solomon visited Te Aroha and twenty enthusiastic members were treated to an excellent workshop, explaining how Splinters and Cue bids can be used to enhance and improve their bidding.