Awards & Xmas party wrap up a successful 2025

editor

A large and hearty crowd gathered for our annual awards ceremony and Xmas party last week. Kicking off the proceedings was a speech by GLBC President Uve Andersen, who named the playing area in memory of a much-loved club founder, Gwen Perkins. (separate article to come)

Next came the club's 2025 awards, presented by Denise Marr. With too many to list, pictured below are the trophy winners: 

  • President's Trophy: Kath Reaney
  • Master Pairs - Malcolm Clarke Memorial Trophy: Jill & Karl Buchmann (pictured with Malcolm's son, Gil Clarke)
  • Anniversary Pairs Shield: N/S Fran & Wayne Carroll; E/W Bev Daniel & Bronwyn Boehm
  • Col Hinchcliffe Trophy: Bronwyn Williams (pictured with Denise Marr)

Other annual awards included:

  • Under 100MPs Pairs: Carolyn Jackson-Moore & Warren Mason
  • Learners' Enthusiasm Award: Robyn McNamara
  • Encouragement Award: Della Shilling
  • Memorial Day Pairs + Club Champion Pairs: Gil Clarke & Pauline Erby
  • Blue/Gold Teams: Ken Bridges, Eta Rogoyska, Gary & Denise Marr

A luscious lunch followed and finally a full room of sections settled into an enjoyable afternoon of bridge.

Thanks go to all who contributed not only to this day but throughout the entire year. We are lucky to have such an energetic and devoted committee. Mention also goes to the quiet groundswell of members whose work behind the scenes supports the club in many different ways, and whose efforts are appreciated.

Kathy Reaney

     Karl & Jill Buchmann, Gil Clarke

   

 

 

 

 

Bev Daniel, Bronwyn Boehm, Fran & Wayne Carroll