Numbers attending (thanks to Ray Dawson for the figures)
Tuesday Just under 7 tables slightly down on last year.
Thursday Just under 11 tables, up on last year.

Successes
i. County Events (the best Reading performance is identified on the club web site)

County Pairs Qualifier - Mike Perkins & Ian Reissmann were 1st
Rex Avery County Pairs Final –Joyce Baldock & John Greenhalgh were 1st
Chris Burley County Pairs Plate – Mike O’Neill & Mick Green were 3rd
Mixed Pairs –Joyce Baldock & Partner were 2nd
Seniors Pairs–Ian Thompson & John Greenhalgh were 2nd
Mixed Multiple Teams – Joyce Baldock, James Bond, Graham & Anne Lucy were 2nd
County Teams Knock Out – The final was won by Ian Reissmann, Tim Rees, Mike Perkins, John Howard and Peter Hawkes for the second successive year

League of 8
In Division 1 the A team, captained by John Greenhalgh finished 2nd and the B team, captained by David Barnes, finished 10th and were relegated.
In Division 2 the C team withdrew and the D team, captained by Doug Baker, finished 7th.

League of 4
In Division 1 Barnes finished 3rd and Johnston finished 6th and in Division 2 Parker finished 4th.

Chiltern League
Reading A finished 4th and Reading B finished 8th.
Robert Sassoon and Tommy Brass won the Elimination Pairs.

ii. National Events

Tim Rees won the Sunday Telegraph Salver for winning the most master points in 2008
Ian Reissmann, Mike Perkins and John Howard were 4th in the 1st Division of the Premier League
John Howard and partner went on to be part of the EBU team, which won the Camrose
Tim Rees continues to represent Wales
Mike Perkins’ team got to the final of Crockfords and finished 4th
John Greenhalgh was 3rd in the teams at the Seniors Congress

iii. Club Events

Annual trophies 2007/08
Presidents Cup – John Howard
Francis Cup – John Howard & Mike Perkins

6 Monthly trophies – Summer 2008 and Winter 2008/09
Brown Cup- John Howard & Mike Ribbins
Laycock Cup – Reg Watson & Mike Tyas
Bilbey Cup – Chris Sanders & Avril Catto
Boucher Cup – Martin Fraser & Phil Baker

Other matters

Concerning the possible relocation of the club to other premises There has some activity but no real progress. Nothing looks likely to happen for some time. I would like to stress again that any decision to move would be a decision by the whole membership. I would like to thank John Chamberlain for all the work he has put in.

I would like to thank Vlad Peksa for maintaining our excellent website, Gunsel Akyol for running the Monday evenings and those who have acted as captains and directors. I would thank Molly Andersen and Tony Parkinson for running another successful social evening. I would like to thank the committee for their support during the year.

Cecile Pattison has been treasurer for about 20 years. Exactly how long is not certain. However what is certain is that the club owes her a great debt of gratitude. Having worked with her I know how hardworking and conscientious she is. The acid test is that the club’s finances are in a very healthy state. No dodgy expense claims here.

Cecile, we really are very grateful. Can we show our appreciation in the usual way.

John Greenhalgh
Secretary
Reading Bridge Club