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Western Bridge Club, Glasgow
The club was founded in the west end of Glasgow during 1937, although original members had met in house groups for several years previously. The Glasgow Academical Club pavilion with its extensive, free, off-the-road parking, has been the club premises since 1978.
An important feature since the 1970s has been participation in National events run by the SBU and BGB, and there has been a gradual increase in club cup tournaments since that time. Currently one team from the club plays in the SBU Western District League, Division 3. For many years the club has held a weekend congress at the Peebles Hydro, while the Christmas party, catered for by an outside company, has been a well-anticipated evening.
The stand-by system has operated since 1980, allowing members to play when their usual partners are absent, and it also ensures the visitors will get a game. Membership in 2007-2008 is slightly above 50, including afternoon - or evening-only players, together with those coming to both sessions. An average duplicate tournament will see 5 or 6 tables on Wednesday afternoons and 6-8 tables on Thursday evenings.
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