Dudley has let it be known that he is receiving treatment at Preston for a rectal tumour.  It is a primary tumour that the combined chemo and radiotherapy is expected to eradicate completely.  He is today (28th June) just completing the first week of a tough five-week course at the hospital and will return home each weekend.  He’s missing bridge but hoping to sort out the internet connection at the hospital to allow him to play online.  He would love to hear from friends via email or his home address.  Meanwhile we send him our very best wishes.

Both are active members of the club, and some of you may know Russell suffered a stroke a couple of years ago - thankfully he's now recovered.

In order to raise money for the STROKE ASSOCIATION, Patricia, who is a keen runner, is doing three distance events:

- 26 May Manchester Road Half Marathon

- 2 June Grasmere Trail Marathon

- 13 July Lakeland Trail Ultra 55k

If you would like to donate to support her fantastic efforts, here is her JustGiving page

https://www.justgiving.com/page/patricia-white-challenge2024

Thank you, and I'm sure we all wish her good luck.

By popular demand we are re-commencing tuition sessions in the new year.

On Thursday morning at 9.30 we will provide 30 minutes tuition on a selected topic followed by 12 boards of supervised play.

Once a month on the fourth Tuesday we will start at 6.40 with 20 minutes tuition followed by 18 boards as at present.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in the new year