Every Wednesday evening we play duplicate bridge at Queen Square.  Play starts at 7.00pm and the level of play is 'gentle' which allows our students a chance to practice their new skills with some discussion where necessary.  Table money is £5.00.  For more information, call Christine on 01761 451327 or e-mail christine.macf@btinternet.com.

Fifteen bridge players from Bath paid a visit to their twin city - Aix-en-Provence - from 8th to 11th July 2009.  This is the second time Bath has been so warmly received by Aix and a wonderful time was had by all.  We played at three different bridge clubs and received a welcoming reception at each venue.  A special visit was arranged by the Aix twinning society for us to visit Picasso's castle which was opened for this summer only; a very special treat for us all.  Next summer, we will invite a party of Aix bridge players to come and visit us and we will try to repay their kind hospitality.  This picture is of Stewart and Christine, with their host and hostess - Michel and Michelle Garcon.  The date for the return visit to Bath has now been set for 6th to 10th July 2010.  We will be hosting a session with the French players during that week.

Last year we took a group of 14 intrepid students to Brighton for the EBU Really Easy Summer Congress.  Can we exceed that number for 2010?  This year's event will be held 9th to 12th August at the Brighton Metropole.  First, Second and Third year students are invited to attend and play with other students from all over the country.

Congratulations to our four teams of brave students who survived 6 rounds of Swiss Teams on 22nd Nov and lived to tell the tale.  Some have said 'never again!' but others are waiting for the next exciting bridge event to come their way.

Susan Murray and Yvonne Wood - runners up in the Yellow Section

"How does that Stayman bid work?"  Really hard thinking going on here!