Orchid club

The next meeting of West Gippsland Orchid Club will be held on August 4 at a new starting time of 7:30pm. It was decided to trial this new start time during the colder months, the setting up of the hall will begin at 7pm.

There were 15 members at the July meeting and a small number of top quality plants displayed. As the judges were unable to attend the meeting there was a popular vote by all members resulting in a tied result for John Harris and Peter MacKenzie.

Membership is now due for the new financial year and details are in the newsletter for this. Thanks to the members who have already paid.

Next meeting will include discussion and planning for the upcoming Spring Orchid Show on September 17 and 18 held at the Drouin Anglican Church Hall. Demonstrations will be given by experienced members on plant preparation and presentation for the show.

The group is made up of a friendly bunch of orchid growers ready to share knowledge with others and would love for interested newcomers to join the group.

For more information contact president Bow Lowrie on 0408525134.

Results. Bridge

Again three tables played last Wednesday at the Community House.

Table movement was again in place in which after 8 hands East/West moved to the next table making the day more enjoyable.

North/south

Chris Samplawski and Clive Ayerst with the benefit of a mini slam scored 4670 to 3930 119% from Angela Larsen and Heather Cupples 2280/3030 75 per cent and then Emilia O'Brien and Dick Powell 2620/4810 54 per cent.

East/west

Alan Kuipers and Ken Hutchison also with the advantage of a mini slam scored 5770/3160 183 per cent from Min Weggelaar and Rob. Johnson 3600/3310 109 per cent and then Joan and Robert Coster 2400/3100 77%.

Top scorers were Alan and Ken, Chris and Clive and then Min and Rob.

Bridge returns tomorrow afternoon. Assembly time is 12.45 for around a 1 o'clock start.

Newcomers and beginners are welcomed.