| Welcome to Basingstoke Bridge Club |
Basingstoke Bridge club was founded in 1966 by Harold Foster and is the largest bridge club in Hampshire with a thriving membership of over 250. We are located in our own premises at Maydene, Sherborne Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 5TG (at the corner of Richmond Rd) and have just had an extension added to increase comfort for our members.
We have members of all ages and abilities. We play duplicate bridge to cover all abilities with a mixture of face to face at the club and online using RealBridge. In addition we have an ongoing teaching programme to suit all abilities. We also run regular 'social events' including Bridge and Chips held in local pubs or at golf courses, and an annual bridge weekend or holiday in the UK or abroad.
The club has all the facilities you would expect from a thriving club including parking, easy access to the building, facilities for the disabled and kitchen and refreshments.
Visitors are always welcome but please let us know if you wish to attend. (See how to contact us.)
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Basingstoke Bridge club was founded in 1966 by Harold Foster and is the largest bridge club in Hampshire with a thriving membership of over 250. We are located in our own premises at Maydene, Sherborne Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 5TG (at the corner of Richmond Rd) and have just had an extension added to increase comfort for our members.
We have members of all ages and abilities. ..........
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| Last updated : 26th Nov 2025 14:58 GMT |
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| AGM and Prize Giving |
Over 40 people attended the club on Sunday 23rd November followed by lunch and bridge. Thank you to all those that were involved setting up the event, helping with car parking and those who helped clearing up afterwards - you know who you are!
Below are some photos of the event. Minutes are now available from the Menu, Members, AGM 2025 area.
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| Last updated : 4th Dec 2025 19:46 GMT |
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| What we offer and when |
Bridge sessions - what we offer and when
These session are F2F at the clubhouse - please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session:
- Club pairs - Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening and Friday mornings
- Boost your Bridge - play and learn - every other Monday evening - please book via the calendar event
- First steps into Duplicate - aimed at those who haven't played duplicate before or who have very little experience. Alternate Monday's to Boost your Bridge - please book via calendar event
The following sessions will be run online on RealBridge.
- Club pairs - running on Monday and Friday evenings
- Club teams - running on the last Monday of the month
- 9-High pairs - most Tuesday evenings
- 9-High teams - once a month on a Tuesday evening
- Tricks of the Trade - every other Wednesday evening
- Club Social Lounge - every day from 9.30am to 9.30pm
- In addition club members can book a 'teams session' or choose a 'practice hands' session - for any day that they choose.
More details about each of these online sessions can be found using the menu 'Playing Online'.
Check the calendar for details of dates and times for all sessions. RealBridge links for all online sessions (except social lounge, teams session and practice hands which are booked via a form) will be on the event in the calendar from 10 days prior to the event.
Table money for sessions is £2.50 for members and £4.50 for non members. Tricks of the Trade and Boost your Bridge is charged at £4. Social Lounge is £1 per person.
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Bridge sessions - what we offer and when
These session are F2F at the clubhouse - please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session:
- Club pairs - Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening and Friday mornings
- Boost your Bridge - play and learn - every other Monday evening - please book via the calendar event
- First steps into Duplicate - aimed at those who haven't played duplicate before or who have very little experience. Alternate Monday's to Boost your Bridge - please book via calendar event
The following sessions will be run online on RealBridge.
- Club pairs - running on Monday and Friday evenings
- Club teams - running on the last Monday of the month
- 9-High pairs - most Tuesday evenings
- 9-High teams - once a month on a Tuesday evening
- Tricks of the Trade - every other Wednesday evening
- Club Social Lounge - every day from 9. ..........
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| Last updated : 7th Sep 2025 11:00 BST |
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| NEW FEATURE |
Great News – New Members!
We’re excited to welcome several new members to the club! To help them (and others) find regular playing partners, we’ve set up a Regular Partner Request Form.
You can access the form from the menu on the left – or simply click the link below.
Click here
Let’s do our best to help match people up and get everyone playing regularly!
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| Last updated : 19th Oct 2025 09:24 BST |
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| Training Courses |
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| Last updated : 23rd Nov 2025 08:19 GMT |
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| Suggestion Board |
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| Last updated : 10th Aug 2025 14:22 BST |
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| WhatsApp |
Did you know that the club has its own WhatsApp Chat group? WhatsApp is a free messaging and video calling app that works on most phones. If you are interested in joining the group please email John Fairhurst on bstokebridge.chairman@gmail.com, providing details of your mobile number.
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| Last updated : 16th Sep 2025 11:09 BST |
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| Club Holiday to Italy June 2026 |
The club is again offering a superb opportunity for club members to go on a holiday abroad with the option to play bridge on 6 of the days. We have secured bookings via Triangle Travel for the
Grand Hotel De Vinci in Cesenatico, Italy from 4th to 11th June, 2026. Click here to go to the hotel website
If you would like more details please click here and enter password MT?.ro8q This will take you to a presentation by the travel agency on the location, hotel and facilities, surrounding areas, prices and what is included in the price.
If you decide you want to go please book direct with Triangle Travel on 0118 934 1312. They have already started taking bookings from club members. For any queries please contact Anne Todd or Heather Frazer.
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| Last updated : 24th Nov 2025 19:43 GMT |
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| Charity Contributions |
The club has paid monies over to our charities as follows:
St Michael's Hospice £114 - Russell Mather Event
£208 for the Children in Need events
Thankyou!
PS. We have received a lovely letter of thanks from the Hospice.
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| Last updated : 4th Dec 2025 10:43 GMT |
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