The Novice course runs from 6th September 2016 - 11th April 2017

On Tuesdays 7.15pm - 9.45pm

At Mansfield Bridge and Snooker Club

Stuart Avenue, ForestTown, NG19 0AB

(Registration is closed)

(If you wish to register for the September 2017 cohort- contact Gillian.)

During May June and July 2016 bidding workshops for experienced players were held at Mansfield Mechanics Bridge Club.  The bidding system used is the EBU recommended Modern Acol, sometimes called "Standard English" as covered in their "Really Easy" series and their "Bridge For All" publications. For more information on the workshops, click on the menu item "For Experienced Players".

"The English Bridge Union has looked after bridge in England since 1936.  It has developed a system by which competent bridge teachers follow a nationally accredited course.  You can feel confident that you will be well taught, and that what you learn will enable you to turn up at a new bridge club and be on the same wavelength as a partner you have never met before."

Really Easy Bidding 3rd Edition 2006

Current students say:

"Gillian is a very talented teacher with endless patience."

"The handouts are excellent - better than any bridge book I have read."

"Really enjoyed it - much better than I thought."

"The teaching is excellent and Gillian creates a very friendly atmosphere and makes learning a pleasure.  She is good at explaining and no one is made to feel stupid even when one makes elementary mistakes."

Then come along to the novice play sessions on Thursday mornings at the club on Stuart Avenue (10am until 12.30pm, with a £1.50 charge).  You can start to see how the cards are played and how duplicate bridge works in a club environment using bidding boxes.  It is a competition but very low-key and friendly - you can ask questions about the bidding and, if you make a mistake, you can "take it back". Come on your own or with a partner.

Can't make it during the day? - come and watch the "Improvers" compete on Monday evenings.  You'll be made very welcome.