THE latest community news from Aberaeron

Bridge club

WINNERS on 25 July were Jen Harris and Ted Morgan, with Ron Jones and Dai Hayes second and Gwenda Davies and George Kinchington third.

In the round of the Barclays Cup on 1 August, Keith Bellamy and Gill Howells were first, Valerie and Virginia Wylie second and Dawn Claxton and Sally Davies were third.

On one hand, South opened 1 No Trump and North with seven diamonds to the King and Queen took the view that this represented at least six tricks and accordingly bid 3 No Trumps. It seemed a good idea at the time! Alas, neither hand had a club ‘stop’ and the contract went down.

Winners on 8 August were Mike Jones and John Valentine. Keith Bellamy and Gill Howells were second and Gwenda Davies and George Kinchington third.

There was a ‘squeeze’ on one hand where one of the defenders was unable to keep both the King of Spades and the King of Diamonds, resulting in declarer making 12 tricks.

On 15 August, winners were Bob Tilley and Peter Jackson, with Dawn Claxton and Sally Davies second and Dai Hayes and Ron Jones third.

Aberaeron Bridge Club continues to meet in the Royal British Legion Hall each Thursday at 6.40pm.

For further information, please ring Gill Howells on 01239 811718 or email info@gillhowells. com.

Yacht club

ON Saturday, 24 August, the Annual Mackerel Festival procession starts outside the Harbourmaster Hotel at 3.30pm going round the town and harbour and ending up at the yacht club.

On Sunday, 25 August, Feast returns to the yacht club at 11am with an even more diverse offering of foods from round the world. All are welcome.

Church services

SUNDAY, 25 August - Holy Trinity Church: 8.45am, Boreol Weddi; 11am, family service, followed by refreshments in the church hall; 5.30pm, Hymns on the Quay, outside the Tourist Information Centre.

Thursday, 22 August: 9.30am, Parish Communion service, in the church hall, followed by refreshments.

St David, Henfynyw: 9.45am, Morning Prayer (English service).

St David, Llanddewi Aberarth: 2pm, Evening Prayer (bilingual service).

St Padarn, Pennant: No service.

Tabernacl

BYDD oedfa ar ddydd Sul, 25 Awst, am 10yb, gyda’r Parch Elwyn Pryse yn gwasanaethu.

Peniel

BYDD gwasanaeth am 5yp ar ddydd Sul, 25 Awst, gyda’r Parch Richard Lewis yn gwasanaethu.

Catholic services

THERE will be a Mass on Sunday, 25 August, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church at 12.30pm.

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