Trustees' Chairman Andrew Peill elected not to compete in a knobbly knees contest when presenting Chris Wilkinson with a stylised picture of Kendal to mark the latter's retirement from the trustees.

Kew Gardens reported the hottest May temperature yet at 35.0c. However, nothing compares to the flaming success of Jennifer Spencer now a District Master and Jackie Webb who has become a Club Master. Ice pops all round and well done to you both! 🔥 😎🔥 😎

The club is considering running a Beginners Bridge Course but requires more people to sign-up if it is to be viable.

The course would be held on Thursday afternoons starting in September. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in attending please either let David Harris know or contact the club via its contact form. 

For many years Kendal BC has belonged to Westmorland CBA. The only other member club was Windermere until earlier this year when they decided to join Cumbria. Kendal will decide at the AGM on 8^th June whether to also join Cumbria in which case Westmorland will cease to exist as a bridge county.

Whatever the outcome, Cumbria would like to extend a special welcome to Kendal members to a get together at the North Lakes Hotel in Penrith on 12th July. There will be lunch, a friendly, fun game of bridge and unlimited tea and coffee at the heavily subsidised charge of £10 per person. It would be fabulous to see you there, and a fantastic opportunity for you to meet fellow bridge players from around the county. There will be a coach to take members from Kendal.

Event Details:

• Location: North Lakes Hotel, Penrith
• Date: 12th July
• Start time: 12 noon
• Capacity: 20 tables (80 players)
• Inclusions: Bridge game, lunch, unlimited tea/coffee

Player Information:

• Skill Level: Open to all (beginners and experienced)
• Scoring: Handicapped pairs
• Cost: £10 per person (heavily subsidised)
• Sign-up: Click here

Many thanks,
Christine Ward, Chair, Cumbria CBA