Langport Bridge Club Monday Pairs 09/12/2024
Session 1 Section A
8½ Table 26 Board Howell Movement  
Director: Andy Ridgers  Scorer: Andrew Scaramanga   Received 208 of 208 scores.
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Rank Pair Names [OVERALL]                             Bds    Total   Max %Score      Hcp %WithHcp
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  1   11  Janie Dromgoole & Peter Edwards              24   191.00   336  56.85 (4)    3    59.85
  2   12  Mike Martin & Sarah Duncan                   24   195.71   336  58.25 (1)    0    58.25
  3    2  Marie Jackson & Pip Scaramanga               24   141.00   336  41.96(16)   10    51.96
  4    1  Grant Weston & Nigel Hamlyn                  24   195.43   336  58.16 (2)   -7    51.16
  5   10  John Down & Alan Dean                        24   186.14   336  55.40 (5)   -6    49.40
  6    3  Daphne Greatorex & Bridget Thorn             24   178.71   336  53.19 (7)   -4    49.19
  7   15  Katie Campbell & Lynette Golledge            26   156.14   364  42.90(15)    5    47.90
  8   18  David Wilkes & Kate Pilkington               26   175.71   364  48.27(11)   -1    47.27
  9   14  Sheena Lanham & Andrew Ridgers               26   208.29   364  57.22 (3)  -10    47.22
 10    5  Robert Judge & Nigel Cox                     24   170.86   336  50.85 (9)   -4    46.85
 11   16  Simon Brooke & Katrina Foote                 26   188.71   364  51.84 (8)   -5    46.84
 12    9  Graham Heal & Colin Juneman                  24   182.86   336  54.42 (6)  -11    43.42
 13    6  Andrew Scaramanga & Jim Dawson               24   144.29   336  42.94(14)    0    42.94
 14   13  Peter Cresswell & Jonathan Spring            24   165.29   336  49.19(10)   -8    41.19
 15    4  Alan Atkinson & Stuart Pratt                 24   149.57   336  44.51(13)   -6    38.51
 16    8  David Shephard & Mary Perrett                24   126.00   336  37.50(17)    1    38.50
 17    7  Robert Hobhouse & Louise Hobhouse            24   156.29   336  46.51(12)   -9    37.51
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LANGPORT BRIDGE CLUB — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 held at 6:30pm on Monday22nd January 2024 at the Ridgeway Hall, Langport.

MINUTES

1. Apologies for absence were received from 5 members. There were 26 members in attendance.

2. The Chairman thanked members for supporting the club throughout the year. He particularly thanked Caroline for her directing and all the past years’ service in scoring from Alan.

3. The minutes of the meeting of 6th February 2023 were approved by the meeting.

4. Matters Arising: A handicap event was trialled in the year. It was agreed that an individual competition for a trophy, being presented by Peter Cresswell, be played on 5 occasions in the year one on each different Monday in the month (to provide variety of partners). (The following dates are for 2024 — 4th March, 13th May, 15th July, 30th September, 25th November.)

5. Prizes were awarded as follows: Men’s Champion Graham Heal Women’s Champion Sheena Lanham Non-Expert Cup (when found) Jonathan Spring

6. Treasurer’s Report. Simon Brooke reported end of 2023 account as follows.

Brought forward £3,918

Interest £30

Membership £140

Table Money £3,108

Less Expenses (£2,980)

Balance C/F £4,216

7. Election of Officers. The following were elected

Chairman — Robert Hobhouse

Secretary — Michael Martin

Treasurer — Simon Brooke

Scorer — Andrew Scaramanga (with Alan Atkinson’s support through a hand-over process..

8. It was agreed to leave unchanged subscriptions at £5 per person per annum and table money at £3 per person per session.

9. The use of WhatsApp in particular in the search for partners was applauded. Nevertheless it seems some would prefer not to participate. The Secretary would ensure that important messages also be broadcast by e-mail.

10. It was agreed that the Lundie Rees Cup be held on 25th March.

11. The meeting closed at 6:55

MJM 27/1/24

Langport Bridge Club meets every Monday at Ridgway Hall, Stacey's Court, Langport, starting at 7:00 pm. Visitors are always welcome and will find a warm and welcoming atmosphere with players ranging from Grand Masters to beginners. Partnerships can be arranged by contacting Mike Martin, michaeljonmartin@gmail.com or Alan Atkinson,  atk107@hotmail.co.uk. There is parking available next to the hall. The table fees are £3 for members , visitors pay the same £3 for up to 3 games after which it goes up to £4. Membership costs £5 a year.