Learning Bridge

and Bridge playing opportunities for students and less experienced players

There are many bridge classes in Berks and Bucks and several Clubs have playing sessions specially for students and less experienced players.

South Bucks Bridge Centre organises a comprehensive range of classes and seminars
        see www.southbucksbridgecentre.co.uk
        or contact the Chief Tutor and Course Organiser,
                 Chrys Poole:01628 440600, poolefamily@ntlworld.com
        or South Bucks Bridge Centre: 01628 668700,  info@southbucksbridgecentre.co.uk

The Bridge School at Gerrards Cross based at the Memorial Centre in Gerrards Cross run a range of classes, half-day seminars and play sessions for all skill levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced players.
        For more information, visit their website  www.bridgeschoolgx.co.uk    Or contact Rob Wilkinson on 01494 563423

Tessa Templeton’s School of Bridge based in Chalfont St Peter and Denham run several classes and seminars for all levels.
        See www.tessabridge.co.uk  or contact Tessa on 01753 885004  tessa@tessabridge.co.uk

Leisureland Bridge Club
       June Booty runs groups for beginners and improvers at various locations in Wokingham (and Lightwater, Surrey). 
       Contact:       June Booty     0118 979 6774 or 07846 397875      junetaplin@live.co.uk

Reading Bridge Club      All contract bridge players who want to improve their skills are welcome to the "Learn & Play" Contract Bridge class on Mondays. It is held at 7.10 pm in Reading Bridge Club, 35 Jesse Terrace, Reading Berks, RG1 7RS, (answer phone: 0118 957 3077) and lasts until around 10.00 pm. . The standard is deliberately mixed. The price is £3.50 per session (£2.50 for club members) and £1 for students; payable on the night. The price includes tuition, a practice session with an occasional small prize for the winning pair, and tea or coffee.
Contact Tutor: Gunsel Akyol  gunselakyol@btinternet.com.

Ascot Bridge Club run a supervised play session the first Wednesday afternoon of every month - no partner required - see the club's website for further details www.ascotbridge.org.uk.  Bridge classes are available through David Calcutt.
Contact: 01344 886412 or www.davidcalcuttbridge.co.uk

Wallingford Bridge Club    run classes at Berrick & Roke Village Hall
        see www.bridgewebs.com/wallingford/

Yateley & Hawley BC    have an Improvers section every Wednesday for those wishing to either refresh after a lay-off or those moving on from Beginners classes. Tuition is provided both from EBUTA accredited players and supervised sessions. In addition, they will learn how to use wireless scoring (BridgeScorer units normally in use) and generally become familiar with normal duplicate play but in a gentle acclimatising atmosphere.
Contact:       Patricia Pinder on 01276 476721 or on patricia@dpinder.plus.com    or   Alan Brown on 01276 27354 or on alananthony.brown@btinternet.com
Details of the club and location are on the club website www.yhbc.org.uk