 Bedford No Fear Bridge Club is exactly “what it says on the tin”, a club for improvers and relaxed club bridge players who want to help pass on their experience.
There is no requirement to have a partner, although pairs are very welcome, we will find a partner for you! If you are not sure of the rules or etiquette, come along. We are there to answer your questions and help beginners.
We are primarily a teaching club, but about 50% of our members already play at duplicate clubs in Bedford and are keen to help beginners. We are a club that will provide improvers with a "stepping stone" to other duplicate clubs.
Our mission is to encourage the wider community to play and enjoy duplicate bridge. Our aim is to provide a friendly welcoming atmosphere so that anyone can come along and find a regular game of bridge. Bridge is a wonderful, social game that can be played at all levels of expertise and gives a club player a chance to play against experienced and higher ranking players.
The Club is based at the Aircraft Research Association Ltd. Sports Social Club Hall, Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7PF. We meet every Thursday at 10 am to 1 pm. There is a safe car park with CCTV, adjacent to the hall (with no stairs to climb). Our numbers have grown from 3 to 16 tables, and all are welcome. Please arrive by 9.50 in order to ensure a prompt start.
We are a happy club and the more experienced players are always willing to help the improvers, there is no reason to fear playing duplicate bridge. Come along and see us! The boards are Duplimated, and printouts of the hands are available at the end of the session. Results with scorecards appear on the website.
We do not charge a joining fee yet. The table money is £2.50 per visit, coffee, tea and biscuits are included.
There are lessons for beginners and improvers on a Monday evenings, in Biddenham. Coffee, tea and chocolate biscuits are provided.
The aim of our club is to prepare those wishing to learn or improve their bridge, through lessons and a daytime beginners club. These two activities complement each other and, will hopefully swell the ranks of club members throughout Bedford. We are hoping that the size and mix of club members will grow and encompass all ages.The club is a non-profit organization that once established and fully equipped will go on to donate to local Bedford Charities.We do not belong to the English Bridge Union now and all of our income goes into running costs and purchasing equipment. Our intention is to join the EBU once the club matures and membership grows.
Our Team is Louise Smith and Sue Ford (both committee members of Bedford Bridge Club, the premier club in Bedford), with many other volunteers and helpers.
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