Results, Wednesday, July 16: A total of 40 pairs locked horns as usual (writes B.B.), with several quirky deals proving difficult to fathom out in a Mitchell movement. North/South - 1. Carmel Wiseman and Graham Hadlow 59.95 per cent; 2. Malcolm Gunning and Derek Earle 56.02; 3. Gladys Irvine and Bert Barnikel 54.40; 4. Betty and Phillip Rogers 53.94. East/West - 1. Wally Heaton and Gareth Jones 63.66; 2. Margaret Davies and Brenda Harris 60.94; 3. Newman Vincent and Richard Caley 55.56; 4. Doug Silcox and Ray Bowen 51.85. The new requirement of shuffling the hand before returning to the 'traveller' is proving annoyingly difficult to adopt; it must be senile decay. I note that most of the 'announcements' have gradually faded away. I personally miss all that lovely 'alerting'. Friday, July 18, was another satisfying club night, with seven full tables in play. Winners: Judy Lewis and Sue Enfield 65.06; 2. Kevin Thomas and Doug Silcox 60.58; 3. Joy and Mike Whitelock 58.01; 4. Jill and John O'Sullivan 53.21; 5. Irene Warlow and Coral Jones 52.24. Director Kevin Thomas welcomed back one-time regulars Joy and Mike Whitelock, who enjoyed the evening, coming a respectable third. Duplicate bridge is played twice weekly at the Kilgetty Comunity Centre, Wednesday at 7 pm and Friday at 6.30 pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. Ring Rosie for partners on (01834) 813172.
