Tauranga Bridge Club

Take a listen to the latest podcast. This is a great radio programme just for bridge. Hosts, Barry and Mereana, put a new spin on the game and have fun. Click on the link below to get the latest podcast or click on the heading to read more...

Fun was had by all at the Rotorua Christmas Tournament on Saturday. Our club had a great turnout supporting this event and we had some fine results. Out shining us all was Christine Gibbons & Michael Curry - they came 3rd! Congratulations everyone! Click on the heading to see previous results and achievements.

Many of you have been asking about how Liam has been getting on after his surgery. Click on the heading to find out more...

Unfortunately these sessions just aren't getting the attendance that I had hoped for and so the decision has made to stop running the Monday lunchtime session. The Sunday supervised play sessions will continue as per the schedule in the club programme, i.e. weekly until August 18 and then every third Sunday of the month. Click on the heading to read more...

Click on the heading to read the latest update from our club president...

This Sunday we have the first of our monthly supervised play sessions for the year with play starting at 1pm, no partners required. .... Click on the heading to read Mike's update.

Can I draw your attention to two upcoming events which you may not know much about? Pot-Luck Pairs is on Thursday March 14 ... And a 6-month knockout Rubber Bridge competiton is coming up.... Click on the heading to find out more.

Our weekly lunchtime club session kicks off for the year on Monday 4 March... Click on the heading to find out more.

One of our club members, Angela Newton, had a goal to compete in the 'Coast to Coast' multi-sport event. This year she achieved her goal. Well done Angela - this a huge achievement!!! Mike Newton has written a great article about Angela's experience. Click on the heading to read the article and see the photos of Angela in action!

Our bridge year has started again, we have had a very successful Congress (many thanks to all those who assisted), and there are lots of positive signs around. This is going to be a great year. There are a few changes to the 2024 Programme we must make, mainly because of unforeseen clashes. Click on the heading to find out more...

It is my absolute pleasure to inform you that our very own Kate Terry will be representing New Zealand in the Women’s Team at the World Bridge Games in Argentina later this year... Click on the heading to read more...

2024 EVENING PROGRAMME - Calling all interested Open, Intermediate and Junior members. Many of you will have noticed a progressive increase in specific events which we hope will attract more Junior and Intermediate players to evening and Teams bridge.... Click on the heading to find out more...

The Home page has been updated so that tournaments in the near future will now appear on the Home page under the 'Looking for a challenge' section. Click in the links and it will take you to NZ Bridge to register for the tournament. Also, the 'Tournament Calendar' has been updated with ALL bridge tournaments through to the end of December 2024. Click on the 'Tournaments' menu on the website and a calendar will appear. Click on any calendar entry to find the link to NZ Bridge to register. Take a look and book into any tournaments that interest you. Contact Deidre with any feedback.

'Back to Bridge' Improver Seminars start next Wednesday. These are for anyone who wants to develop their game, dust off some old skills and learn a few new ones. Thanks to those who have already signed up!... Click on the heading to find out the dates and lession topics...

I hope you have had a fabulous Christmas and New Year with family and friends. I spent Christmas with family in Hawkes Bay and ... Click on the heading to read more...

Pete has finished his Brain Buster series, though all the previous video plus much much more are available on YouTube. Click on the link below to find Peter Hollands' videos. Watch, enjoy and challenge yourself! Please contact Deidre or Mike if you have any queries.

You may remember in December, that a new Committee page has been setup to enable the committee members to communicate and collaborate through the website. Security has now been added!... click on the heading to find out more...

There have been requests to enable more collaboration, so I have added a discussion forum .... click on the heading for more information...

"The "About Us" page has been resdesigned and now has a completely new look. Meet our 2024 Sponsors on the new look "About Us" page. Scroll down the page and you will see all our sponsors - wait a while and you will see the Sponsors scroll across the page!

"I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game. ... I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game... Click on the heading to read more...

The quote of the week has returned to the website. Each week, a quote will appear on the home page. Enjoy!