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Basingstoke Bridge Club
a friendly club offering opportunities to learn as well as play
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How to contact us

If you are interested in joining us, would like to discuss teaching or have any other questions please contact our Club Chairman, at bstokebridge.chairman@gmail.com

Calendar
16th May 2025
FOSTER INDIVIDUAL TROPHY
Maydene 10am
Director: Malcolm
Scorer: Malcolm
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16th May 2025
Virtual Pairs with Milton Keynes
Realbridge 7.30pm
Director: Milton Keynes
Scorer: Malcolm
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17th May 2025
Improvers Course Term 1
Maydene 9.30am
Director: John Fairhurst
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Welcome to Basingstoke Bridge Club
Welcome to Basingstoke Bridge Club
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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 : 7th Mar 2025 15:01 GMT
What we offer and when
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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 
  • Club Social Lounge - every day from 9. ..........
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Last updated : 16th Mar 2025 09:32 GMT
Training Courses
Training Courses

 

The club currently provides Beginners and Improvers training courses.

The next Improver course started on Saturday 26th April at 9.30am

The next Beginner course started on Thursday 24th April at 9.30am.

Please do contact though if you are interested in learning with us.

Please click here to go to our Training website for more information.

 

Last updated : 4th May 2025 16:32 BST
Charity Contributions

The club has paid monies over to our charities as follows:

Air Ambulance - £69 - IBM pairs HIWCBA

Hospice Andover - £42.50 - Kinloch Cup

Hospice Basingstoke £42.50 - Kinloch Cup

(The hospice payments include donation from Geoffrey Rushbrook who has now left the club)

MacMillan £36.40 - ECATS charity challenge

Mind - £18.20 - ECATs charity challenge

 

Thankyou!

Last updated : 16th Apr 2025 13:41 BST
Competitions 2025

Details of the 2025 Competitions have been published.  Please click here for the full list.

There is also a new list detailing who qualifies for any 9 High competition.  Please click here for the list  

Please click here for all the information about each competition.

The next competition is the Foster Individual Trophy on 16th May.

 

Last updated : 26th Apr 2025 16:14 BST
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. 

Last updated : 11th Mar 2025 09:38 GMT
Sad News

Dorothy Shergold

The club heard today of the sad news that Dorothy Shergold has passed away peacefully at her care home.  I am sure that some of you will remember Dorothy who was a club member.

Funeral is on the 2nd June in Bicester.

Last updated : 15th May 2025 11:11 BST
Club Holiday to Saunton Sands

Forty-eight club members and one guest recently enjoyed a fantastic five-day getaway to Saunton Sands.

We were treated to exceptional weather for May, a stunning venue, delicious food, and plenty of laughter throughout the trip.

A big thank you to Anne and Heather for their superb organisation, to Ivor and Sally for leading the walk, and to John F, John G, Andy, and Heather for directing. We also appreciate the help of Ann Welch, Andy Bartlett, Lorraine and Farid for transporting the boards and equipment—your support made everything run smoothly.

So… where are we off to next year? Watch this space!

  • Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Dinner 2
  • Players
  • Scoring
  • Table Tennis
  • Walk Organisers
  • The Walkers
  • Relaxing
  • Relaxing inside
  • Enjoying the beach
  • The prizes
  • Winner Yvonne
  • Prize Winners
  • Team Prize Winners
  • Winner Tom
  • Winner Morven
  • Pairs Winners
Last updated : 15th May 2025 11:12 BST
Foster Individual Competition
Foster Individual Competition

Foster individual Trophy

The Foster individual Trophy competition is on Friday 16th May starting at 10am.

This is a very popular event restricted to 8 tables.

Please click here to register attendance.

Last updated : 15th May 2025 11:12 BST
How are we doing with SLAM bidding?

How are we doing with SLAM bidding?   In April we bid 63 slams and made 75% way above the monthly average

Top Point scorers are:

John Glasscock with 4 points, Mike Battisson, Sue Chapman, Manny Navarro and Julian Richens all with 3 points.

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 1st May 2025 23:24 BST
Who has increased their NGS score the most this month?
Who has increased their NGS score the most this month?

Who has increased their NGS score the most in April?  The top 4 people this month are:

David Brace, Sandra Brace, Bruce Bulgin & Maggie Bennett

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 1st May 2025 23:38 BST