Bridge club raises $2000 for women's refuge
Brisbane Water Bridge Club has raised more than $2000 through fundraising and its annual charity day.
"All proceeds will be presented to the Peninsula Women's Refuge at our Christmas Party in December," said publicity officer Mr Laurie Powell.
Charity Committee chair Ms Vicki Halliday said domestic violence was an unfortunate part of modern society.
"We can only hope that our small part helps these poor women and children in their time of need," she said.
The winners of the Charity Day competition were Ms Judy Wulff and Ms Marilyn Whigham and Ms Shirley and Mr Noel Crockett.
Spring Pairs was won by Ms Lorraine Lindsay and Mr Chris Hannan and Mr John Duncan and Mr Barry Foster.
The Novice Pairs was won by Ms Merilyn Reid and Mr John Fielding and Mr Tony Langmead and Ms Mona Maher.
SOURCE:
Media release, 18 Sep 2018
Laurie Powell, Brisbane Water Bridge Club