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Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy
Jenny Pomeroy.
As it is 1st April, I thought I would have a bit of fun……..
"I bring you News from Top of the South but it is a little scant and thin.
As for the good of all New Zealand we’ve been forced to all stay in
While it's sensible in the long run, it isn’t quite the same
To have our weekly bridge sessions played as a virtual game.
But looking back over the last few months to when the year began
Our clubs have held some tournaments, which successfully they ran.
We start with Jan in Marlborough with their Open 10A teams
Where the Richmond Picton combo were the ones that reigned supreme.
Our congratulations are given to Barbara, Kathryn and Pam
And not forgetting Chris, this A Teams’ only man.
Tops at the Marlborough Teams: Kathryn Brookes, followed by Richard Lapthorne, Tony Oberdries,
Pam Dravitzki, Barbara Fechney and the sole male Toby Gordon and Neil Hawkins in 2nd place
Chris Marshall. It's OK. We have not forgotten
Robin Young in the middle. He's the prize presenter.
Fast forward to 29th of February and to Westport we all go
But more for the lure of whitebait than for the ladies to propose
First place on the podium for Chris and Pam once more
Moss and Max were second, knocking closely on their door.
One week later and it’s off to Nelson we all skip
With Marshall aiming high to make his first hat trick
It wasn’t to be at this event, but a very credible bronze
The Gold prize was awarded to The Hinkleys, Adrian and John.
TOPS AT NELSON
Spades 1st 2nd 3rd
Tony and Susan Hinkley, Adrian Abraham Jim Jessep, Tony Oberdries, Chris Henry, Ann Baker,
and John Kruiniger Maurice Carter and Reg Nicol Barbara Fechney and Chris Marshall
Hearts 1st 2nd 3rd
Ian Brash, Doug Elliot, Justine Thompson Sherryn Malthus and Lyn Eden Jill Ireland and Garry Howard receive
(absent) Erica Baldwin and Jane Worthington their prizes from club President,
Susan Hinkley (centre)
(absent Thelma Halliday and Kay Buchanan)
And finally off to Picton for their Junior 3B
First tournament for many, always good to see
Penny Fisher first met Malcolm at Saturday’s morning tea
And they went on to win the day with a per cent of sixty three!
Instant Success
That's the nice story for Malcolm McKenzie
and Penny Fisher, here receiving their prizes
from Picton President, Chris Marshall
As always we thank our helpers, directors, scorers and our hosts
Our caterers and our dealers; it's all of you who we must toast.
One final piece of news is we have a new club in our region
For Hokitika is to affiliate bringing Top of the South to ten.
Our thanks to Ray Curnow for encouraging them to join our clubs
We welcome them with open arms ….as long as they pay their subs!
Over the next few weeks we all will miss this friendship and camaraderie
A sad but very necessary step as we aim for Covid Free
Let’s hope that it isn’t long before clubs can open up their doors
And in the mean time stay safe, stay well and look after you and yours."
TOPS "Poet Laureate" for 2020. A very modest response below.
"While you are confined to your own home space
There is still a place to go
For twice daily Kiwi duplicate. That place
Is BBO."
Press here for the link to BBO Pairs Bridge, Kiwi style.
The link gives you information rather than takes you directly to BBO.
(Sessions 1.30pm and 7.30pm every day)
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