Bridge player to represent State

Woy Woy resident Lorraine Harkness is to represent NSW in the Australian National Congress (ANC) of Bridge Players in Melbourne in July this year.

Ms Harkness was recently a finalist in the national women's team in Canberra, for the second time, and gained selection for the team.

An expert bridge player, Ms Harkness is a teacher on the Peninsula and has been president of the Australian Bridge Teachers Association for three years.

Ms Harkness said that she is in demand to teach at bridge clubs, and she has travelled to Tenterfield, Armidale, Nelsons Bay and Sydney to share her skills.

"Although it takes anywhere between six to 12 months fully grasp the game, it takes longer to raise the level of play and bidding.

"This is it's challenge," she said.

"Our club on the Peninsula is a happy and friendly club which runs six sessions a week.

"Lots of enduring friendships are made as bridge is social game as well as competitive."

Ms Harkness will be running beginners lessons at Ocean Beach Surf Club from March 1 to 5.

Classes will run each morning and will be followed with further lessons and supervision for some months until players are ready to join Brisbane Water Bridge Club.

Further details can be found at www.nswba.com.au/tourn/2004/anc or from Lorraine Harkness on 4342 3638 or 0409 220 761.

Rob Jimenez, February 18