Clubhouse repairs to commence Monday 14 January 2019

As many of our members are aware, our clubhouse is in need of some repair work and, with apologies for the inconvenience to our members, we advise that the work will be conducted from Monday 14 January to Saturday 26 January 2019. Unfortunately there will be no GLBC bridge games held during this period. Alternate premises were sought but - considering the repair bill - a cost-effective solution was unavailable.

So, scheduled bridge games will conclude on Saturday 12 January and resume on Monday 28 January 2019. see more below

Update - Master Pairs tournament for restricted (and below) players in 2019

Throughout 2019, running alongside the Open Master Pairs competition, members ranked *State Master and below can play in the RESTRICTED section of this Master Pairs competition - held on the 1st Wednesday of each month throughout the year, starting 1pm. To qualify for Master Pairs points in either section, members must play with the same partner throughout the year, as little or as often as they wish (no substitutes allowed). 

2018 Christmas Party a huge success

The party started with dozens of awards and prizes for many of our members - check out the 'Hall of Fame' tab under 'About Us' above. Comedic entertainment from some of our most talented members followed: some (dodgy but very funny) jokes; a stirring GLBC rendition of  'My Favourite Things' with very apt visuals; trivia and riddles; and lucky door prizes. And to top it all off, a sumptuous Xmas lunch.... (read more)

Happy birthday Helen and Beryl

Newly nonagenarian and long-time (and still!) active GLBC members, Helen and Beryl celebrated their birthdays with our members and kind words from our President Ken Bridges this week. Pictured is Beryl Appleby taking time out from her bridge game for some of the gorgeous cake. Happy birthday to both!

2018 Melbourne Cup Day a success!

Our Melbourne Cup day event this year was a great success - well done to all contributors, participants and especially the winning fashion plates: 

Best hat: Jan Gribble - is a bird in the hand worth two in the hat?

Best-dressed lady: Beryl Henderson

Best-dressed gentleman (and resident bookie? - Uve Anderson