Beginning Bridge
 

Tuesday 20 September to Tuesday 6 December.  10.30-12.30
Cost: £90.00 per term + £25 for the text book which covers the year. (3 x 10 week terms)

This practical English Bridge Union Course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn to play bridge. No previous experience of card play is necessary. Partners are not needed.

Tutor: Judi Kemp - 01491 873871 or email: judi.kemp5@gmail.com

Continuing Bridge

Tuesday 4 October to Tuesday 13 December. 10.30-12.30 and 7.30-9.30pm
(3 x 10 week terms) Cost: £90.00  per term. Plus £25 for the text book which covers the whole year.

This practical English Bridge Union course is for anyone who has attended the Beginning Bridge Course or who is returning to bridge after an absence. It is also suitable for players who would like to revise their knowledge of Acol and develop their bidding and playing skills. Partners are not needed.

Tutor: Francis Glassborow - 01865 717797 or email: WallingfordBridgeCourses@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome to the Education page.

If you are considering learning to play bridge, you have just taken the first step on a journey which is very likely to change your life!

Courses for beginners and improvers at Wallingford Bridge Club commence in October each year. Additional short courses for improvers are held throughout the year. There is an excellent student development programme which ensures students have plenty of playing opportunities to put what they learn into practice. 

♠ ♥   Four good reasons to learn to play bridge.   ♦ ♣ 

Bridge improves your social life.
Bridge players enjoy a more active social life. Whether you play at home with friends or play at a bridge club, you will meet lots of people and make new friends. 

Bridge is for All. 
People from all walks of life, of all ages, physical conditions and disabilities enjoy playing bridge.  Bridge is also inexpensive. All you need is a pack of cards, a table and the good company of 3 other people. Playing at Wallingford Bridge Club currently costs £2.50 which includes tea and coffee.

Bridge is good for your health.
Recent studies have shown that bridge players benefit from a unique mentalwork out which stimulates both sides of the brain and playing bridge can boost the immune system. One study found that playing bridge regularlydelays the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Bridge is fun. 
Perhaps the most important reason of all to learn to play bridge is that it is fun. Come and join the millions of people worldwide who enjoy the benefits of this endlessly fascinating game. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the classes. If you would like to know more, please call Judi on 01491 873871 for a friendly chat or click on Enquire about bridge classes in the main menu on the left hand side of the page.

Supervised Play is held at the club on Monday morning from 10.00am to 12.15pm. The session is suitable for any player who would like to gain playing experience in a friendly environment.  Advice available with bidding, declarer play and defence. Each session will begin with 10 minutes revision on a useful bridge topic. The session is run by Gillian Weatherley. Partners not necessary. Table money is £2.50. Please be seated by 09.55am.

These events provide Students, No Fear players and anyone keen to improve, the opportunity to play with a more experienced partner. The dates for 2016 are:

Friday 15 January, and Friday 18 March, Friday 20 May, Friday 15 July, Friday 16 September and Friday 18 November.

If you would like to take part, please contact Dave Workman on 01491 598697 for more details.