A combination of belief in the future, of hard work and hopes, culminated in a dream come true for the East Coast Bays Bridge Club when they opened their newly built premises in Seaton Road, Murrays Bay on December 7th 1970.

A large crowd of members, friends, and VIP's from the bridge world attended when the official opening ceremony was performed by Air Commodore T F Gill, the member for Waitemata.

The building and parking area were built at a cost of $20,000 on a reserve of land which the East Coast Bays Borough Council made available to the Club. Debentures of $12,000 were advanced by members, plus a bank loan.

The president, Mr W R Taylor (Bill) followed by K S Turner (Ken) traced the short history of the Club from its inaugural meeting in April 1967 which took place in the home of the late Mrs Adele Rose, a keen bridge player formerly well-known in Christchurch bridge circles.

From that humble beginning of seven people and a loan of $40.00 laced with enthusiasm, willpower and a capacity for hard work were drawn up the plans to hold the first Bridge club meeting at the Mairangi Bowling Club's Pavilion. Sixteen players were required but exceeding the hopes of all, 36 players arrived. The Club was on its way with Mondays and later, Thursday night play. From then on, enthusiasm took hold and the ultimate success of the Club was assured. It was apparent by the numbers attending, that real need in the Bays had been fulfilled.