Some very entertaining hands this week, with lots of slams. What about Board 15 with the 9-card spade suit? An easy 12 tricks with both finesses working if you have the nerve to take them but I wonder how one pair found their way into 7NT missing an ace. They were doubled for their pains! The next board (16) offered a solo 6NT (and a 6H) but with 32 points and two 5-card suits, it’s hard to see why more did not bid and make these slams. So I turn to Board 8 for an excellent solo 6 Diamonds. N/S have at least three obstacles to overcome here. Firstly, they have only 24 points between them so it’s all going to be about shape.  Next, West is almost certainly going to open 3H, so their explorations must start at a high level. Finally, the stronger, South hand will be inhibited from using Blackwood; a one-ace response will not tell him if it’s the invaluable AD or the useless AH. Just one pair overcame these challenges, Danny and Richard. Well done! And there’s an extra award this week, to Robert and Jacqui who scored no less than three slams in the session. UPDATE! It's just been brought to my notice that 7H was made on Board 12. I must say, I can't see how and the computer agrees with me. There's nowhere to park both the spade losers, even on the spade lead, so I suspect a defensive faux pas. Nevertheless, I will have a replica of the gold cup made immediately and hand it to Brenda and Diana. Well done, ladies!