I started playing bridge in the mid 80’s at a competitive level having played socially whilst I had small children. Bridge has been very good to me and has been a major part of my life.
I worked in the office of the Lindfield Bridge Club and at Trumps Bridge Club.
I convened the GNOT In its early days, working with John Brockwell.
I also convened the 1989 Australian Nationals when it was held in Sydney together with Sean Mullamphy.
As well as this I coordinated the teams of 3 for many years when the event was very popular, often having to find up to 70 captains.
In 2005 I moved to Melbourne and together with Stephen Lester purchased the late Jim Borin’s bridge club in Gardenvale. I loved living in Melbourne although I did retire after4 years as I wasn’t keen on working so hard.
The birth of my grandchildren was enough of a reason to return to Sydney. My family are a huge part of my life and I enjoy a much quieter life in my more senior years. I am lucky to have a very close circle of friends who have little understanding of the game of bridge which keeps me centred.
My list of winning achievements:
Australian Team Venice Cup:
2003: Monte Carlo
2007: Shanghai
2019: Wuhan
2022: Salsomaggiore
Australian Women’s Team – Canberra
2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2016
NSW Women’s Interstate Teams (not necessarily winning)
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2014, 2022
NSW Senior’s Interstate Team
2017
Linda Stern Women’s Teams – Spring Nationals
2006, 2017
Australian Mixed Pairs – ANC
1991, 2004
ANC Butler
2002, 2006
Autumn Women’s Swiss Pairs
2006
VCC Senior’s Pairs
2013
