A small but select field competed in this annual championship for members who are not yet ACBL life masters.  With two hard-fought sessions making up the day, lunchtime leaders TIm Mardon and Des Nash held on to their lead, narrowly winning the second session to become well-deserved NLM champions for 2026.  In second place overall were Wenda Krupp and Jane Gregory, just ahead of Duncan and Marion Silver.  Thanks to all who took part in a relaxed and enjoyable event.  

Congratulations to Julia Tadman and Joshimar Hussey, who took the Junior Pairs title by just two matchpoints from the Session 1 leaders Tracey Pitt and David Leach.  Close behind in third place overall were Desiree Woods and Ross Cooper.  Winners of the lower strat with two steady sessions were Richard and Lulu Neame, who finished fifth overall, just behind Amanda Ingham and Heidi Roberts in fourth.  Thirteen pairs took part over two Tuesday evenings - thanks to all who competed in the event.