GARFORTH BRIDGE CLUB
History of Garforth Bridge Club
THE HISTORY OF GARFORTH BRIDGE CLUB, COMPILED AND RESEARCHED FROM MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE BY DON CRAVEN, 11/6/2004
- Winter 1974/75
- Bridge classes are held at Garforth Comprehensive school by Mr. Peter Caro.
- July 7th 1975
- ( Letter sent by student of above course. )
'Dear sir,
I am one of a small group of bridge players in the Garforth area. We are seeking a venue to hold a weekly bridge club. Could you confirm the availability of a room at Ninelands lane school.
Mr. B.Rimmer.' - September 10th 1975
- 15 prospective members present at first meeting at Ninelands Lane school: B.Rimmer, A.Briscoe, H.Boddlill, Mrs J.Barstead, Mrs M.Stanton, Mrs G.Armitage, H.Breeze, Mrs G.Breeze, Miss Clarke, A.Reader, Mrs A.Reader, R.Rigby, J.Smith, Mrs J.Stanton, Mrs C.Vesty.
- September 12th 1975
- 'Garforth bridge club (not class!) will meet September 17th, at Ninelands school (outside classroom). Please bring your own refreshments. (Rent £1.50 per hour).'
- September 17th 1975
- Subscription fees are £2 a quarter and 10p a visit. We are currently £6 in the black!
- January 1976
- Bridge venue now becomes common room at Croft Foulds Court, Church Lane Garforth. (Wednesday only - rental £3).
- June 20th 1976
- Croft Foulds Committee reduce rental to £1 due to falling numbers. As a temp. measure only half the room would be available.