With 12 tables, we had a very enjoyable afternoon of Chicago Bridge with a raffle and lots of lovely prizes. This year, all the money raised will go towards Fairhaven Hospices

Veronica Lincoln and Carole French celebrate winning First Prize for the highest score

Anne Jones and Joe Murray accepting their prizes for the second highest score

From the Tea and raffle together we raised £250 which has been sent to Fairhaven Hospices

Thorpe Bay Bridge Club is located in the Old School House, Southchurch Blvd. With over 200 members of all playing abilities, from beginners to Grand Masters. The Club is EBU-affiliated with its own car park and extensive street parking. 

Visitors are always welcome to all sessions and lessons.

The weekly calendar includes the following sessions:

        MONDAY AFTERNOON            2:00 pm

        TUESDAY ASSISTED               2:00 pm (for beginners)

        WEDNESDAY LESSON           10:10 am (except holidays)

        WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON      1:30 pm (not assisted)

        WEDNESDAY EVENING           7:15 pm 

        FRIDAY AFTERNOON              2:00 pm

Tuesday Assisted (assisted play) is for beginners (no MPs or NGS).  All other events are duplicate pairs sessions, including Wednesday Afternoon for improvers, which is hosted but not assisted. Events are subject to change, so please check the Calendar for any variations.

How to Pay
Payment for all events is made by credit/debit card. To prepay, click on the event above OR under the Menu (top left) click on the event to make a payment online. Payment can also be taken on Square POS card readers at the Club. This process allows members to complete payment safely and hygienically using a credit or debit card online or at the Club.

Club Movements and Arrow Switching 

In a Club Tournament with a single winner Mitchell movement, we follow the EBU recommendations: 

"...In a standard Mitchell movement the balance between allies and enemies is not quite right - more matchpoints are at stake against those who sit the same way as we do than against the opposing line.

Arrow-switching redresses this balance.

Theoretically it should apply to around 1/8 of the boards but in practice we do not fiddle around too much - it is normal to arrow switch once in 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 rounds and twice in longer movements..."