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If there are any cancellations due to bad weather during the winter months then there will be a notice on the website, please check just in case! Decisions for the club will be made by 5pm unless weather suddenly deteriorates after that. 

Welcome to Abbey Smith Bridge Club
Welcome to the Abbey Smith Bridge Club
Welcome to the Abbey Smith Bridge Club
Abbey's week 15th February..
Abbey's week 15th February..

February 17th 2026 - Prague Day 3

In case you're just finding the Abbey Smith Bridge Club website for the first time, Abbey is playing in the European Bridge League European Winter Transnational Championships in Prague, and pairing with Tom Paske in the mixed teams. The team name is Nettleton, and the picture above is Abbey and Tom (left) and Diana Nettleton and David Gold (right).

It's day 3 and the format for the competition has changed ('again!' Abbey reports). 'Now everyone is in the semi-final A and the top 20 qualify for the final. The semi-final is over two days again. There is a carry forward from the previous two days but not much so it's a bit like starting afresh - a little behind'. Photo is Team Nettleton, Abbey and Tom Paske, Diana Nettleton and David Gold.

Live Results Here

The area to look at on the results section, I think, will be 'purple' section, European Winter Mixed Team Championships SEMIFINAL, update here if that isn't true!

 

February 16th 2026 - Prague Day 2

It's day 2 of qualifying for Team Nettleton who ended day 1 in 37th place, but Abbey is confident day 2 will be better. As every one of us says after a dreadful first 6 rounds at any duplicate 'the only way is up!!', and I'm sure its no different at Abbey's level (we'll find out when Abbey gets back, how do the team approach day 2 after a tricky day 1?).

Live Results Here

Abbey's working environment today is very cold and picturesque outside, and very dull and bridge-like inside, as the pictures show us.

 

February 14-15th 2026 - Prague arrival and Day 1

Abbey just arrived in Prague, its cold (-2!) and we all know Abbey doesn't like cold! But the hotel is, I am sure, warm. Anyway, Abbey is playing in the European Bridge League European Winter Transnational Championships, and pairing with Tom Paske in the mixed teams. The team name is Nettleton, it's Diana Nettleton's team. The schedule is hectic: qualification rounds are on the 15th and 16th, the semi-finals are on the 17th and 18th, and the final is on the 19th. if the team don't qualify, then Abbey will play with Tom in the mixed pairs starting on the 17th!

Live Results Here

**Update** Team Nettleton are 16th out of 47 after Round 2!

The Nettleton Team are qualifying today and tomorrow, Abbey is partnered with Tom Paske and Diana Nettleton is with David Gold. On the results section it is the Mixed Teams Qualifying you need to look at.

COMING SOON! How to watch Abbey play in international competitions
COMING SOON! How to watch Abbey play in international competitions

Abbey is playing for England in several international competitions in 2026 and these can often be viewed on BBO or RealBridge. Nearer the time there will be detailed instructions, and answers to 'how to' questions that members have asked about. We are also planning to screen final day (the nailbiting bits!) on the big screen at the Bridge Club, the bar will be open and there will be jacket potatoes and pies if you get peckish!

Duplicates and Lessons
Duplicates and Lessons

Weekly timetable at the Club

Duplicates - Held all year round, just a short break at Christmas. All Face to Face duplicates are £5 per session for members starting September 2025. Online duplicate is £4.50 for members. 

MONDAY 2PM ON BBO - 18 Boards, finishes approximately 4pm. 

WEDNESDAY 7PM  Face to Face session at Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club, 18 boards, finishes at 9.30pm. Bar is open, please email or use the WhatsApp group if you'd like to partner for this session. 

THURSDAY 10AM Face to Face session at Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club,  finishes at 12.30pm. You can turn up without a partner for this session as a host is provided.

THURSDAY 7PM  Face to Face session at Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club, 24 boards, finishes 10pm. No host, but do email or text if you need a partner. Bar is open.  

FRIDAY 2PM Face to Face session at Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club, 18 boards,  finishes 4.30pm You can turn up without a partner for this session as a host is provided. Bar is Open. 

Lessons - Held Term time only. Autumn Term start date week commencing 8th September 2025

MONDAY 7PM - IMPROVERS level 1.

TUESDAY 11.30AM - 1PM IMPROVERS level 3.

TUESDAYS 1.30PM - 3PM IMPROVERS level 2.

WEDNESDAYS 12NOON - 1.30PM IMPROVERS level 4+

WEDNESDAYS 1.45PM - 3.15PM IMPROVERS level 3

THURSDAYS 1.15PM  -2.45PM NEW BEGINNER COURSE STARTING 8th January 2026

If you are interested in starting lessons then please email abbeybridgelessons@hotmail.co.ukor call/text 07891 586 410, to find out which group is the best option for you. All lessons are £12.50 if you pay for the whole term of lessons or £15 if you wish to pay as you go. 

 

 

Calendar
23rd February 2026
Monday Pairs
BBO 2pm
25th February 2026
Wednesday Pairs
Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club 7.00pm
Host: No Host
26th February 2026
Thursday am pairs
Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club 10am
Host: Yes
Results
Friday Pairs
Thursday pairs
Thursday Pairs