At the Carlton, we welcome all levels of bridge player. Visitors are also welcome to join all of our tournaments and we will try to find a partner if required. Our custom built, fully accessible bridge centre provides excellent playing and teaching facilities. Tournaments are scored using interactive technology and results are displayed promptly. The catering team, Westmains Catering, provide a range of soups, sandwiches and amazing baked goods as well as teas, coffees, soft drinks and a selection of beers, wines and spirits.
We are located just to the North of Edinburgh city centre. Details of the regular club tournaments are available below.
We currently run a hybrid F2F and Online program of tournaments for Carlton members, friends and visitors. Please see below for full details.
Edwin Berry |
The SBU Edwin Berry Teams Tournament takes place at the Carlton Sun 22nd Sep 11am: Bowling Club parking is also available.
Be aware, the Edinburgh 10k takes place on Sunday involving multiple road closures, including The Mound.
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Sandy Gordon |
We are sad to report that Sandy Gordon died Thursday September 12th. He played regularly until very recently on a Wednesday afternoon but had been unwell for some time. Any further details shared by his family will be posted here.
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Moira Steele |
Sadly, club member, Moira Steele died on Thursday 12th September after a short illness.
Her funeral will be held at 12.00 on Friday 27th in the Lorimer Chapel at Warriston & afterwards at the Carlton Bridge Club & all are welcome to attend. Bowling Club parking will also be available.
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Festival of Bridge at the Carlton |
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Wendy Gray 2024/25 |
This season the Wendy Gray, Club Swiss Teams, is being run for members up to and including Life Masters on Tuesdays 24th Sep. and 8th Oct. 7pm
Please use this form to sign up. You can enter as a team of 4 or as a pair and you will be matched with another pair.
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Regular Tournament Schedule |
F2F Tournaments: Please sign up for these tournaments here
You can turn up for the Tuesday Novice and Wednesday Bronze Afternoon tournaments with or without a partner or signing up.
Visitors can sign up using the name CBC Visitor01 or CBC Visitor02, or email web@carltonbridge.co.uk and we can do that for you.
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TD |
Monday |
13.00 |
Bill |
Tuesday (Novice) |
13.00 |
Elizabeth |
Tuesday |
19:00 |
Jim |
Wednesday (Bronze) |
13.00 |
Hazel |
Thursday |
13.00 |
Linda |
Friday |
19.00 |
Neil |
Online Tournaments, on BBO:
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Time |
Host |
TD |
Sunday |
19.00 |
SBU_E_CAR/brownh2 |
Hazel |
All BBO tournaments have a Partnership Desk. If you register there, you have a good chance of getting a game either with somebody else looking for a partner or as a sub (a free game).
To take part in any of these tournaments you need to join BBO and register your username at online@carltonbridge.co.uk.
If you need help joining a tournament, contact the TD for your tournament via BBO and they will be glad to assist you.
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New Novice Tournament |
The Club has started a new tournament specifically for novice players.
This will run on a Tuesday afternoon 1-4pm, directed by Elizabeth Peckham and is for players ranked Bronze-1, typically immediately (or not long) out of classes.
This tournament will play at least 12 boards, at a relaxed pace, around 8min/board. Masterpoints will be awarded. Sign up is available via the Calendar HERE as a single or pair. (if you have any problem signing up please email web@carltonbridge.co.uk for assistance) Members and non-members very welcome.
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Carlton Congress 2024 |
The 2024 Carlton Congress is Sunday October 20th Swiss pairs and teams – 1pm start with meal available during break. Entry fees £14 per pair and £28 per team, £14pp for meal. Entry form HERE
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Contact Us |
Telephone: 0131 552 3122
Address: 36B Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 5NE, Scotland, UK
Jim Wilkinson
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chair@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Carolyn Dempsie
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secretary@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Alan Perkins
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treasurer@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Carlton Online (Mike) |
online@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Website (Hazel) |
web@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Classes (Alison)
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classes@carltonbridge.co.uk
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MasterPoints (Eman)
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masterpoints@carltonbridge.co.uk
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Catering (Jane)
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jane.mawdsley58@gmail.com or 07752 809681
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Fire Assembly Point |
Club users should be aware that if the fire alarm sounds they should leave the building and go to the Assembly Point signed at the bottom right-hand corner (as you leave) of the car park.
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Personal Analysis on the Web Site |
You can get a graph of your scores at the club with different partners and over different periods in Personal Analysis. It is a sub-menu in Results Calendar, click here. Select your name to see your scores.
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Russell Cup 2024 |
The Russell Cup is not scheduled to run this year.
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Results
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18th Sep 2024 |
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze |
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11th Sep 2024 |
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze |
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Calendar
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Sun 22nd Sep 2024 |
SBU Edwin Berry Teams |
Carlton Club 11:00 |
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Sun 22nd Sep 2024 |
Sunday Evening |
Carlton Online 19:00 |
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Wed 25th Sep 2024 |
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze |
Carlton Club 13:00 (Bookings) |
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Sun 29th Sep 2024 |
Sunday Evening |
Carlton Online 19:00 |
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