| This week's WINNERS |
Monday (online)
1st – Chris & Andy
2nd – Carolyn & John
3rd – Helen & David
Tuesday
1st – Peter & George
2nd – Jackie & Mike
3rd – Phil & Christine
Wednesday
1st – Nicki & Theresa
Joint 2nd – Russell & Simon
Joint 2nd – Janet & Mike
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| Josh's Combo Cardplay and Defence Course |
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Hi there, Josh here and I'm delighted to announce another brand new course I'll be running for Abbeygate Bridge Club!
The course will run on Fridays for 10 sessions between the 16th of January and 27th March, with a break on the 6th February
Times are as before:- 1.45 pm - 4 pm at Nowton Court, just outside Bury.
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The topic will unusually be a combination of two subjects: card play and defence.
Together we'll examine the different methods and strategies of how to declare various types of contracts, as well as looking how best to beat a contract and the many ways to make life as hard as possible for declarer.
You can join as a partnership if you like but the course will be just as valuable for individuals as well 😃
The course is £100 per person, which includes all 10 sessions, course materials and the possibility of extra catch up sessions as well if needed!
If you'd like to register for the course please follow this LINK. I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Josh
mobile: 07774 095607
email: joshuadanielclarke@hotmail.com
You can read more about Josh's bridge and teaching experience here
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| Bury Swiss Pairs 2026 |
Bury St Edmunds Bridge Club will be hosting their annual
Swiss Pairs event on:
Sunday the 15th of February 2026 – online on RealBridge.
This will be a ‘Blue Pointed’ competition and is open to all players.
Full entry details can be found HERE:
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| Andrew Robson at Clare Bridge Club |
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We are delighted to announce that Andrew Robson will be giving a Masterclass on:
Friday 6th February 2026
10.30 am - 4 pm in Lavenham Village Hall
Andrew will be covering the following topics:-
♠ Four Key Shapes♥
♥ How Many Cards?♣
♣ Four Key Acronyms♦
Cost is £40.00 per head, including a delicious lunch.
To enter, please sign up on the website.
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| Wednesday Relaxed Duplicate |
Relaxed Club Duplicate
Every Wednesday evening, Nowton Court
Please note the time of 6:30 pm arrival for 6:45 pm start.
30 minute lessons every fortnight start time 6.15 pm. Please check the WhatsApp Group for details*
Why not join us, and bring your Bridge friends!
Normal Scoring, Refreshments available all evening. No need to come with a partner - everyone who comes will be able to play
Open to all Abbeygate members and visitors, whether beginners, improvers or established players, to enjoy an evening of duplicate bridge at a relaxed pace in a sociable atmosphere.
*To be added to the WhatsApp group message George on 07788 543764
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| Play bridge at Abbeygate Bridge Club |
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| Nowton Court |
We play duplicate bridge at Nowton Court every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Tuesday is our regular club night, Wednesday is a more relaxed session for beginners and improvers. Visitors are welcome at both sessions. No partner needed on Wednesday, just turn up and you will get a game. If you would like to play on Tuesday evening we will try to find a partner for you, click partner broker here or on the menu to the left. For directions and times please click club information here or on the menu.
Are you interested in learning to play bridge? We would like to hear from potential beginners - we may be able to offer a beginners course if there is sufficient interest. If you would like to find out more click here
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| Online Bridge at Abbeygate - RealBridge |
ONLINE BRIDGE
Abbeygate Bridge Club is running its online Club nights on RealBridge on Monday evenings at 7 pm.
These events are open to Abbeygate members only and table money will be £2.50, for which you will be invoiced later.
See Realbridge Link in the Menu on the left hand side of this page.
If you are unfamiliar with the RealBridge platform it does enable you to see and talk to your opponents, for more information please go to:
https://realbridge.online/player-guide.html
Please make sure you have read the guide before you log in for the first time.
You can test your microphone and camera here:
https://play.realbridge.online/camera.html
The RealBridge Room will be open from 6.30 pm on Mondays. Please log in no later than 6.50 pm.
After clicking on the link please fill in your forename and surname, e.g. Ian Jones (not I. Jones) and ID number (which is your EBU number). Once you have logged onto the site please sit at a table with your partner and chat to them and your opponents while you are waiting for the start.
If you require any further information regarding the event please contact Tim Evans: tim@suffolkclocks.co.uk
There is a dedicated tournament for Bury, Abbeygate and Stowmarket members on Realbridge on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm. Bury Bridge Club is also now back face to face at Southgate Community Centre on Thursdays, 6.45 for 7.00 pm. See the Bury St Edmunds Bridge Club website for details:
https://www.bridgewebs.com/bury/
Abbeygate Bridge Club is registered as a club on Bridge Club Live (see below). Members can play at any time of the day or night.
There are plenty more opportunities for taking part in online tournaments and the Suffolk Teams Leagues on the Suffolk Bridge website:
https://www.bridgewebs.com/suffolkbridge/
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