| Gladys Hakki Award 2026 |
I am delighted to announce that Thea Sydenham is this year’s thoroughly deserving recipient of the prestigious Gladys Hakki Award.
For those who may be unfamiliar with this, it is the highest annual non-playing honour awarded by the Sussex County Contract Bridge Association (SCCBA). It recognises a member who has given unstintingly of their time and service, making an exceptional contribution to contract bridge over many years. The award takes the form of an engraved carriage clock and will be presented by a County representative sometime after May. Please click here for more details .........
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| Friendly Teams Match against Ipswich Bridge Club 12th May 2026 |
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Booking is now open for this friendly match which will be played on BBO starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th May. Please click on the link to register (and let us know if you need a partner).
We are looking for anyone and everyone that would like to play as we try to put together 6 teams (that's 6 teams of 4 people, 24 in total) so this is a great opportunity for many of our Club members to take part.
It doesn't matter whether you are experienced at tournament play, or someone who plays at our Gentle Bridge sessions, or someone somewhere in between, perhaps a regular player but not in tournaments, as you will be matched against players of a similar level to you.
The matches will be free and they will be short – just 16 boards – so will probably take about 2-2 ½ hours. And all you need to do is to put yourselves forward and be online when the match starts.
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| Roadworks on A27 |
You may soon need to allow extra time to get to the Club if you use A27.
Roadworks are due to begin from Friday 24 April between the Warblington interchange and the Fishbourne roundabout (both ways). Speed restrictions (50 mph) will apply during the day and there will be night time closures, with diversions in place. The works are likely to last 18 months.
Roadworks are due to begin from Monday 4 May at the Temple Bar interchange (A27 and the Petworth Road). Speed restrictions (50 mph) will apply during the day and there will be night time closures, with diversions in place. The works are likely to last 12 months.
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| Etiquette Guide |
We want everyone to enjoy playing bridge at the Club. You can help people feel comfortable and feel that play is fair by following these simple good practice guidelines. Click here to access the document.
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| Articles on bridge in Chichester and the History of Chichester Bridge Club |
Two articles about the history of bridge in Chichester and the creation of Chichester Bridge Club as we know it are now available in the “Information” section of the website.
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| Why not join us? |
Chichester Bridge Club is a friendly club which provides duplicate bridge and bridge classes for its members and potential members. New members and visitors are welcome. To get to know the club and its members, visitors may play up to two bridge sessions per calendar year after which they are requested to apply for membership. Click here for more information, details of fees and the application form.
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| Face-to-face and Online Sessions |
We run regular club tournaments.
- On-line Monday evenings, 7.00pm start, please register by 6:50pm. select 'Competitive' then 'All Tournaments' and search for 'CBC' when you log on to BBO.
- Face-to-face Tuesday afternoons, 3.30pm start. Please don't arrive in the school car park before 3:15.
- Face-to-face Thursday evenings, 7.00pm start.
- Alternate Friday afternoons, Face-to-face Gentle Bridge or Supervised Play, 3:30pm start. Please don't arrive in the school car park before 3:15. Check the Calendar for details.
- Last Sunday in the month (except for July & August) 2.00pm start - face to face (Clubhouse) DupliCake : social bridge. Maximum 18 boards with a break for refreshments
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of a face to face session (& 10 minutes before online BBO). Players arriving late may not be accommodated if the movement has been set.
For tournaments from Monday through to Thursday we plan to play 21 to 27 boards but the actual number will depend on turnout and the movement. Occasionally it may be necessary to play more or less than this range; the Director will advise on the exact number and format before the Tournament commences.
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