| Stewart Macdonald |
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Stornoway Bridge Club members past and present are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Stewart. Stewart was a stalwart club member and office bearer, serving the club for decades in the roles of Secretary and President. He was a very accomplished bridge player always to be relied upon by his partners over the years to get that extra trick. He loved the social side of bridge and was a regular and successful attendee at many bridge congresses, Aviemore, Strathpeffer, Peebles were amongst the favourites, making many friends throughout Scottish Bridge.
Stewart was also very competitive and loved playing amongst ’the big boys’, he was a member of the clubs’ very successful Scottish Cup Team (Stewart, Donald M, Ken and Donnie), reaching the semi finals in the early 90s and the quarter finals the next year.
Stewart along with Donald M, Ken and John Pongo won the prestigious Men’s Teams event at Aviemore Bridge Congress, playing against the best of Scottish Men’s bridge this was a real highlight.
We had many fun times with Stewart and he will be truly missed.
The Club sends our sincere sympathies to Ken and Rita, Norman L and Fiona, to Norah and all of Stewart’s much loved nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews, you are very much in our thoughts.
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| 2025/6 Prizegiving Celebration |
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On 14 April we had a fabulous gathering at the Parishioners Rooms to celebrate the end of the 2025/6 season
We were joined by several members who have not been along to play lately. It was lovely to see Norah, Irene, Gerda and Ken. Catriona was still with us for the afternoon and Lyn Gormley was Liz's glamorous assistant with the presentations.
Lunch was a delicious spread from Onboard Hebrides, thanks for organising this Jenny. Liz did a great job again 'herding", engraving and organising the trophies. The list of trophy winners is below, and our special winners this year were:
Most Improved Player - Brigitta
Most Successful Player of the season - William
Pairs Masters - Jean and Derek
Club Champions - Jean and Derek
Well done to all winners!
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7/10
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Sports festival
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Jean & Derek
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14/10
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Sbu Lord Thompson
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Jean & Derek
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21/10
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Golf Club Trophy
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Brigitta & Andrew
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28/10
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Joe Jacek
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Alice & William
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11/11
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Ecats – Children in need
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Jean & Derek
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18/11
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Fun comp
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Jean & Derek
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25/11
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Cancer Research Charity night
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Caroline & Barbara
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2/12
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Dave Walker
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Sylvia & Liz
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9/12
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Betty Rodgers Shield
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Liz & Dave
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16/12
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Xmas Bridge
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Sylvia & Liz
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27/12
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Fun at Benside
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Iris & Dave S
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13/1/26
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Fun pairs
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Iris & Chris
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20/1
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Clansman Trophy
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Jean & Derek
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3/2
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Whitehorse cup
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Iris & Sarah
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10/2
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Hugh Halbert individual
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Sarah
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17/2
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Fun Pairs
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Jean &Derek
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3/3
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Charity event
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Alice & William
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10/3
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Fun pairs
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Caroline and Jenny
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17/3
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Fun pairs
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Jean &Derek
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24/3
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SBU Easter pairs
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Jean & Derek
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31/3
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Frank Strachan Drawn pairs
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Sarah & Derek
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7/4
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Tom Grassie
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Jenny & Dave S
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Great success this week for Jenny and Dave S. They won the trophy and romped home to glory! Well done you two
Another fun night with four and a half tables - a marvellous turnout. We welcomed a visitor, Karen Ross from Nairn, who joined us for the evening
Amy's chocolate cookies were delightful, thank you!
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| Frank Strachan Draw for Pairs |
Much hilarity on Tuesday night as drew for pairs for three and a half tables
Some matches made in heaven..... and some interesting hands!
Derek Mackenzie and Sarah McIver came out on top
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♥ ♥ Stornoway Bridge Club welcome enquiries from anyone wishing to play this amazing game. ♥ ♥
You may be rusty, experienced, interested in learning, new to the Island and worried you don't have a partner.
Please get in touch.
We will try and find a solution!
In the first instance please contact Liz on 07770840223 or email stornowaybridge@gmail.com
We will make you very welcome & find out how we can help you!
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