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Harrogate Bridge Club

27 Robert Street
Harrogate
HG1 1HP

01423 568110 (playing hours only)

harrogatebridgeclub@btconnect.com

       

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Welcome to Harrogate Bridge Club
Welcome


We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards.  We run seven pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded.  We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.

For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League.   Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.

Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town.  The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members. 

Visiting pairs are always made welcome.

Competitions Latest


New Competitions for 2024-25

The committee has decided to introduce some new competitions starting in April.  They will be in addition to the current format.

  • Wednesday evenings an additional trophy
  • The most improved player based on NGS
  • The Mens, Ladies and Mixed pairs competitions will have an additional prize for the best pair based on a handicap.

For full competition details for 2024-25, including dates, click on the tab in the lefthand menu.

YCBA ONLINE SWISS TEAMS

An Invitation to all players in Yorkshire

Sunday March 24th Swiss Teams

In conjunction with RealBridge, YCBA's Yorkshire League Committee are running a between seasons online Swiss Teams of 4 event.  Any team comprising players in Yorkshire is welcome to play, free of charge.  If your regular partner is from another county, they can play too.

Starts at 11:00am, 6 rounds of 6 boards (or similar).  Short lunch break.

If you haven't played on RealBridge before, but would like to enter, visit the RealBridge website, click on the “Where can I play?” tab “Try RealBridge”, and book yourself onto one of their free 8-board taster sessions.

To enter please email stephen_cordingley@hotmail.com and we will send you a link nearer the time.

Northern Easter Festival
The Northern Easter Festival
30th - 31st March 2024
@ Crowne Plaza Hotel, Harrogate


Held by YCBA on behalf of the EBU.

The Easter Festival will feature, a blue pointed 9-High Pairs alongside the green pointed Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams.

SATURDAY 30th
13:30 to 17:45 - 9 HIGH PAIRS (5X5 board matches) with a tea break at 15:45
13:30 to 17:15 - SWISS PAIRS (4X7 board matches)
17:15 to 18:30 - Complimentary two course hot buffet supper
18:30 to 21:15 - SWISS PAIRS (3X7) board matches)

SUNDAY 31st
11:30 to 18:45 - SWISS TEAMS (7X7 board matches) with a 45 minute break after 4 matches

For more details and entry fees click here.  Closing date for entries is 27th March 2024.

 

SWISS PAIRS


Swiss Pairs
Friday 12th April
13:00 for 13:15 start tbc

 

At the moment we do not know the exact start time, it will be confirmed in due course.  It may run on slightly longer than a normal duplicate session so please try and factor that in when planning parking etc.  We are hoping to be finished by approx. 4.30pm. Booking will be required, keep an eye open for a sign up sheet nearer the time.

Nelson Rose Bowl 2024

The Nelson Rose Bowl

Ladies Teams of Four 

Organised and run by Wetherby Bridge Club
On behalf of Yorkshire Contract Bridge Association

Thursday 16th May

more details to follow

SAVE THE DATE

 
Andrew Robson's Coming to Town

We are very excited to announce that as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 27th September.  We have arranged for him to deliver a full day's interactive seminar (including food) for us so please save the date!

This event is aimed at intermediate to advanced players but will be suitable for all so everyone is welcome and will benefit from Andrew's teaching.

Further details and the opportunity to reserve a place will follow - Watch This Space!
5 Feb 24

Chairman's Blog
Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club. 
For the latest edition 3rd March 2024, click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus.
Friday Bridge


Friday Duplicate Sessions

13:00 for a 13:15 start

We are pleased to announce that from 1st March there will be a session every Friday afternoon.

We will need the support of members attending for this to be a success so please let us know if you're prepared to help with setting up the movements, scoring, handing out equipment etc.

If you would like to join us and don't have a partner please contact Julie Godbold.

Yorkshire League Matches 2023-24


We are running 3 teams of 4 pairs in the Yorkshire League this season.  There are 7 divisions.

Sunday 17th March
Div 1   A        v  Sheffield B (a)  
Div 4   B       v  Keighley C (a)  
Div 6   D       v Keighley E (h)  

 

 

 

 

This is the final match for this season.

The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here

Master Point Promotions


Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.

* Denotes first time promotion

Shelagh Flett   2 Star Grand Master
Tim Emmott   Premier Regional Master
Sarah Paynes *   Local Master
Ali Marchbank-Gilbey   Club Master
John Gilbey   Club Master
Victoria Ord   Club Master
Douglas Smith   Area Master
Michael Dalton   District Master
10 Mar 2024

 

Bridge Club Sessions


Schedule

  Morning Afternoon Evening
   Monday   
10.00am Lessons - Improvers
from 25th September 2023


1.15pm Duplicate   7.15pm Duplicate

Tuesday



 
1.00pm Duplicate 
Wednesday  
7.15pm Duplicate

 
Thursday
10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 28th September 2023


1.15pm Gentle Duplicate

7.15pm Duplicate

 

Friday

 

 


1.15pm Duplicate


 

 

Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave

** New **

Lessons for Autumn 2023

Beginners

Thursdays 10:00am 
Starting 28th September

Email Rob to book into the lesson

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Improvers

Mondays 10:00am 
Starting 25th September

This will run again for those who want more lessons in all aspects of bridge, bidding and play issues that come up in general sessions that students are already playing in.

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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk.  Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson.  There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!  

An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob.  Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

YCBA
For details on all YCBA events click here.

For EBU events click here.

EBU Rule Changes 2023

From 7th August 2023

The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
 

The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!

Best Behaviour at Bridge


The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times.  This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge.  Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU.  Click here to go to the tab.

Rob Cave
Chairman

Ventilation

 The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.

Gentle Duplicate



Thursday afternoons @ 1:15pm

Come with or without a partner

Calendar
Tue 19th Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs
HBC
12:45 for 13:00 start
Wed 20th Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs
HBC
19:00 for 19:15 start
Thu 21st Mar 2024
Gentle Duplicate (Aft)
HBC
13:00 for 13:15 start
Thu 21st Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
HBC
19:00 for 19:15 start
Fri 22nd Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
HBC
13:00 for 13:15 start
Mon 25th Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
HBC
13:00 for 13:15 start
Mon 25th Mar 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
HBC
19:00 for 19:15 start
Results
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
HBC
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
HBC
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
HBC
Gentle Duplicate (Aft)
HBC
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
HBC
Duplicate Pairs
HBC
Duplicate Pairs
HBC