| About the Club |
We are a friendly bridge club aiming to cater for all standards of players, from beginners to internationals. Whatever your experience, we have a session to suit you, and visitors are always welcome.
Duplicate and rubber sessions are held on weekdays at the Club House, 40 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL.
In our large and comfortable premises we also offer refreshments and bar facilities. We host many Kent County events and Charity Bridge Days, and we are affiliated to the EBU.
To view a summary of all regular weekly sessions we offer, including the type of player each one is suited to, please see Weekly Timetable on the left
To see all Results, including a personal analysis for the sessions you've played in, plus a full Calendar of Future Events, please use the menu on the left. A link to the Latest Result can also be found on the top right of this page.
To find out more, whether about future events, our regular sessions or the bridge lessons we offer, please email us at twbridgeclub @ btconnect.com.
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| Gentle Duplicate on Thursday Afternoons |
We now have a Gentle Duplicate session on Thursday afternoons, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. These sessions are intended as an introduction to Duplicate for new members and to cater for more experienced players who want a short, relaxed session.
Please note that the bridge sessions start promptly at 1pm
- Just turn up, no partner required
- Start 1.00pm and finish 4.00pm
- Bar open from 12noon / Sandwiches available
- Play 18/21 boards
- Break for tea and cakes
Table money £3.50 members and £4.50 non members. All are welcome to attend.
The next sessions of Gentle Duplicate are on 3rd November and 17th November.
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| Bridge Classes |
We offer a full programme of bridge classes and supervised practice sessions - for both beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. For more details of our classroom teaching by Stephen Pierce and Chris Morgan, see the Menu on the left. If you'd like to discuss which courses or sessions may suit you best, please email us or phone us.
To complement the classes and practice sessions, we can also supply a popular book by local bridge teacher Angela Tompson, details of which are shown below.
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| Interesting Hands |
Are you parsimonious?
Published 16 October.
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| 'Bridge with Angela' 5th edition |
Angela Tompson has updated her guide for students and improvers; this is the fifth edition following upon the success of the earlier versions. The basics are unchanged but Angela has taken the opportunity to include further conventions currently and commonly played, including Benjaminised Acol, commonly known as "Benji".
This book commences with the very basics of bridge and goes on to describe the essential elements of bidding. Guidance on play of the cards and defence is included followed by explanations of conventions commonly played.
The price is £7.95 and it can be purchased at the club bar or phone Angela on 01892 526716.
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| History of the Club |
Gentlemen and Players by Oliver Kinsey traces the development of the Club and its fine building since its foundation in 1872.
Click here for a review of Oliver's book in the EBU Magazine.
The book can be purchased for the newly reduced price of £7.95, down from £10. It is available from the Club Bar, or phone Oliver on 07941 042958.
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