We usually hold three Bridge Drives a year in November, January and March, at different Clubs throughout the County. The format of the Bridge Drives changes between Rubber and Chicago, progressive or not.  They all follow the same pattern – 11.00 am start, break for lunch half way through, and finishing at around 3 pm. There is a raffle, as well as prizes for bridge, and usually a slam prize as well.

All the Bridge Drives are happy, social occasions held when the weather may not be enticing us out on to the course.  They also provide an opportunity for those whose golfing days may be less frequent or are over altogether to remain involved in the County Association and to enjoy contact with the many friends made through this wonderful game.

Thanks are due to Peter Marshall for allowing us use of the Club House. As always we were well catered for by Tim McRae and his staff, who provided a delicious lunch and surprised us all by including fresh salmon on the menu with accompanying salads. Thanks also to Adrian and his bar staff for their attention to the ladies requirements. I am personally indebted once again to Liz Copley who was there early in the morning to supervise setting out the tables.

Julie Nedza Vice Captain Herts and Sally Attrill a member from Hadley Wood were very persuasive selling raffle tickets. The profit for the day came to a very respectable £420.00. I am grateful to all the ladies who kindly donated raffle prizes and to the County President Joan Jackman who was on hand to present the prizes.

Thanks are also due to all those ladies who regularly support these events and hope to see many of you in the Autumn at Hammonds End Harpenden on Wednesday 13^th October 2010 for a Chicago Bridge Drive.