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Partners

If you are seeking a partner(s) for pairs or teams either contact Alex Buchan (see Contact Us) or post a message on the 'Bookings/Find a Partner?'  page.

On Wednesday afternoon and evening  a host system is in operation, so you can turn up without a partner and get a game.
Website

 Any comments or suggestions about this website are most welcome. Stuart Barker
 
Lessons
Why learn to play bridge?
  • It promotes an active mind with no age limit – improving both logical thinking and memory.
  • It is social – you meet like minded people.
  • It is a fun pastime that is not expensive.
Why learn at Eastbourne Bridge Club?
  • You are taught by knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers, who are EBU (English Bridge Union) registered.
  • We have a structured learning plan that uses the methods and resources of the EBU.
  • You learn by playing in a friendly, pleasant environment
  • The lessons involve a brief introduction followed by practice using pre-dealt boards.
Dates of Lessons

 

 

TEACHING SESSIONS - FOUNDATION COURSE (Level 1)

This 2 term course covers the basics of the modern game of Bridge. Suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to update their game.

13 lessons starting on Friday 16th September. 10.00 - 12.00

Cost £65 per term of 13 lessons

The class for September 2016 is now full, but you could join the waiting list.

Contact David Lampert via the Contact Us page or david.lampert@btinternet.com .

 

 

 

TEACHING SESSIONS - INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Level 2). Jeanne Boydell

13 lessons starting on Friday 16th September. 10.00 - 12.00

Cost £65 per term of 13 lessons

1. Sept 16th. Opening bidding, Responses and scoring

2. Sept 23rd. NT bidding and Stayman

3. Sept 30th. Transfers over NT opening and overcall

4. Oct 7th. Discards, signals and finessing

5. Oct 14th. Declarer play in suit conttracts.  ( Roger )

6. Oct 21st. Declarer play in NT contracts  ( Roger )

7. Oct 28th. Weak 2 bids.

8. Nov 4th. Opening leads

9. Nov 11th. Overcalls part 1

10. Nov 18th. Overcalls part 2

11. Nov 25th. Pre-emptive bidding

12. Dec 2nd. Defence play

13. Dec 9th. Doubles. Penalty and take-out. 

For information please contact Jeanne Boydell on 01323 721825 or via the Contact Us page or jeanneboydell@gmail.com .

 

 TEACHING SESSIONS (Level 3) 10 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS.  Roger Poulter
Lessons start Thurday 1st September at 10.00am. for 10 weeks. 
£50 for the term or £6 individual lesson. Lesson consists of 20 min talk then playing preset hands with everyone playing the same hands at he same time followed by explanation on the whiteboard. No need to register in advance. 
1. Sep 1st. Opening bids and basic bidding
2. Sep 8th. Responding to opening bids
3. Sep 15th. Losing trick count and hand evaluation
4.Sep 22nd. Stayman and transfers
5.Sep 29th. Overcalling
6. Oct 6th. Opening leads
7. Oct 13th. Declarer play in suit contracts
8. Oct 20th. Declarer play in NT contracts
9. Oct 27th. Doubles
10. Nov 3rd. Defence

  Contact Roger Poulter (01323 482298) or 07816 836861 or roger36@btinternet.com

 

 

IMPROVERS/SUPERVISED PLAY (EVERY WEEK)

Fridays at 2.00 pm please contact John Garrini (01323 734797).

Thursday at 2.00 pm please contact Chimi Notenboom (01323 731073).
Sandra Landy Files

Use the link to download the Sandra Landy articles, which are very useful additional reading.
Software

 

The link below goes to the EBU site where you can download  a free program

http://www.ebu.co.uk/education/ltpb

A free minibridge program is available at

http://www.bluechipbridge.co.uk/minibridge.htm

 

 

 

 
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