Tinschert, Peel in the lead

CONGRATULATIONS to all members of the Berwick Bridge Club on another successful week of play.
On Monday 24 August, a four table Howell was played. John Watson and Henry Xia took out first with 63.54 per cent, and David Yoffa and Shirley Collins in second on 58.33 per cent.
On Tuesday 25 August, players took part in a Goedemans Cup Session.
Taking out first place was Margaret Tinschert and Mervyn Peel with 68.05 per cent and second was Virginia Moore and G. Pronk on 53.70 per cent.
Rankings after three sessions were Margaret Tinschert and Mervyn Peel on 360.8, R. Fernandes and Michael Mandertort on 345.8, George Shand and Betty Nottage on 336.0 and Mario Prochelle and Lalli Prochelle on 325.5.
On Wednesday 26 August, a nine table Mitchell was played. In the North/South division, Bob Parker and Judy Wellings tied with M. Callender and Shirley Collins, both pairs on 68.51 per cent. Kathleen Wenczel and Joyce Garton came third on 49.07 per cent.
In the East/West division, Dianne Nicol and Steven Thorne came first on 64.35 per cent, Terry Sheafe and Heather Saunders came second on 59.72 per cent and David Yoffa and David Happell came third on 58.56 per cent.
Best wishes to all players for the upcoming week of play.