Matamata, Te Aroha, Morrinsville Clubs

A look back at the Christmas Party...

prize winners, our caterer and a fine group of musicians

What our new President gets up to in some of his spare time

Remembering Arie Rigter

Happy Birthday, Pat

and some “Wisdom of Solomon

Happy Reading

Richard

Hi all,

With year’s end approaching faster than the sound of pounding reindeer feet, I take this opportunity to wish everyone the best for the festive season and New Year.

Last night we had our end of year club prize-giving and Xmas dinner. What a great spread of food and treats we had!

Congratulations to those who received a prize and a full list of trophy winners is below. Check out the photos on the Matamata Bridge Club Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/897714290370809

Monday bridge still has two sessions to go and will wrap up on the 22nd December as Beth will still run a session on that day for those keen to rock up for some card play.

Wednesday Bridge will finish on the 17th December. Xmas nibbles and bubbles will be available at the end of play for those who wish to take part in some Christmas socializing. All welcome.

2026 will start again on Monday 5th January and Wednesday 7th January. This is social bridge starting at 1pm every Monday & Wednesday afternoon throughout January before the season proper starts in February. Just turn up, no partner required and all welcome.

Hot off the press the 2026 programme booklets are available at the clubrooms now.

Have a great Christmas and see you all in 2026.

Xmas Cheers

Colin

Most importantly, we salute our new Life Members.

Some words of thanks to retiring Committee members......and welcome to those newly elected

“Palmy Days... and nights” revealing all (well, nearly all,) that happened at the National Congress

Recent Te Aroha winners...and Certificate achievers...

and welcome back to “The Wisdom of Solomon” Boy, I really need to read my own advice this time!

Enjoy

Richard

Attached Colin's newsletter about what's happening at Matamata ... Teams, AGM and prizegiving coming up...

It’s been a while and it’s back with plenty of pictures of you, our players this time.

You can see where I spent a couple of evenings on my trip away from bridge....

The dangers bridge players endure

A Te Aroha Bridge Club story from 1977, remembered in 2025

News of club events, a tournament success and some inter-club events..

and some news of what Tyrel has been up to

Saxon Teams in colour

and what one club member is smiling about

Cheers Richard

Attached the latest news and results from Matamata

The club August newsletter is attached

Lots of good news this month including:

good tournament results from both sides of the Tasman
what our players are really good at when it comes to the Cambridge 6’s
birthday celebrations at the club
a pair who did not get a game but really did not mind
travellers

...and best news of all at the end.

Enjoy

Richard

See attached the August Newsletter for Matamata from Colin.

The July Club Newsletter is attached.

We cover:
the Club’s Rubber Bridge semi-final
A first for a club member...in the kitchen, not the bridge table!
Strike 1 and Slam Cup update
A risky but glorious grand
Two dates with Morrinsville
Victor near Victoria
A “bull” story

Enjoy
Richard

See attached, the latest musings and information from pres, Colin.