Bridge Blog

We held a very pleasant drinks reception last Monday following the duplicate, to say goodbye and thank you to Tristan McIlroy (Operations Manager for games and golf) who will be leaving the Roehampton club in September and to Paul Mendelson our Bridge Professional, who is moving to South Africa on a semi- permanent basis (although, we hope Paul will be able to do the occasional Friday when he is back in the UK from time to time).

Tristan has been a tremendous support to our bridge section over the years with a wonderful positive and helpful attitude. Paul needs no introduction from me as many of us have had the benefit of his bridge lessons over the years and we all know what an inspirational and excellent teacher he is. They will both be missed.

Friendly Match vs RAC Woodcote, 21^st July – Match report Peter Bonnor-Moris

The team of Peter and Henryka Bonnor-Moris, Kate Blake, Sue Norgate, Malcolm Bricknell, Paul Ambrus, and Sally and Danny Gesua played away against RAC Woodcote. Despite the hot weather the country club of the RAC and the golf course were looking beautiful. We played bridge in the Derby Room, a splendid spacious room with magnificent views, which I was told was where Queen Victoria was entertained on her way to the races at Epsom.

The match was played in a friendly competitive spirit and Roehampton Club put in a very solid performance. We led throughout the match, at half time we were 30 IMPs up and we finished by winning with a comfortable margin of 58 IMPs. A large swing in our favour came from the opposition bidding 5H one down over our bid of 5D whereas our team bid and made 4H vulnerable. Other large swings in our favour typically came from us bidding and making games which the opposition either didn’t make or didn’t bid. The RAC’s hospitality as usual was excellent and complimented a most enjoyable afternoon and evening.

Forthcoming dates – August

Golf/Bridge Match vs MCC Away – 15^th August

There is a sign-up sheet on the bridge board in Reception – for any further information please contact Simon Lucas simonhlucas@gmail.com

Next Team Practice – Friday 18^th August

Please sign up as a team on the Bridge Board in Reception

All welcome – this is an excellent opportunity to practice Teams Play.

St James’ Bridge Drive. 3^rd October

The RAC are holding five places for Roehampton  Club for this Bridge Drive – click here for more information

I have agreed to forward a list of five pairs from the Roehampton club to the organiser.
If you would like to enter please let me know: julie@juliebacon.plus.com

Julie Bacon, Bridge Chair