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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
23rd March 2026
First Steps into Duplicate
Maydene 7 pm
Director: Heather Frazer
Scorer: Heather
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23rd March 2026
Virtual Club Pairs
RealBridge 7.15pm
Director: Barbara Seymour
Scorer: Charmaine
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24th March 2026
Beginners Course Term 2
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 : 26th Nov 2025 14:58 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 
  •  Tricks of the Trade - every other Wednesday evening
  • Club Social Lounge - every day from 9. ..........
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Last updated : 28th Jan 2026 12:30 GMT
EBU Promotions

Congratulations to the following members who have received EBU Promotions:

Harry Midgley - Club Master

Pam Worsfold - Club Master

 

Last updated : 10th Mar 2026 13:19 GMT
Competitions 2026

2026 Competiiton list is now available.    Please click here for the full list.

Please click here for all the information about each competition.

The next club competition is the Miriam Cup on Sunday 29th March.  

 

Last updated : 17th Mar 2026 11:10 GMT
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!

Last updated : 19th Oct 2025 09:24 BST
Charity Contributions

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

Air Ambulance - £78 from the Chidwick Cup

Thankyou!

Last updated : 18th Mar 2026 23:28 GMT
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 : 28th Jan 2026 12:27 GMT
Result of AGM vote

At the AGM yesterday a presentation was made by our Treasurer, Malcolm on the pros and cons of the club becoming a Charity.  At the end of the presentation members were asked to vote on whether or not they were happy for the club to start work on establishing the club as a Charity.  There were 6 Proxy votes who all voted yes.  In the room all the members except for one also voted yes.  One member chose not to vote.  Based on this strong level of support, the club will now assemble a team to begin the necessary preparatory work. Periodic updates on progress will be provided, and a final vote will be held at an EGM to decide whether the club should formally become a Charity.

Last updated : 18th Mar 2026 23:27 GMT
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.

FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE HOLIDAY IS DUE BY END OF FEBRUARY.  IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE TRAVEL AGENT REQUESTING THIS THEN PLEASE CONTACT THEM.

 

Last updated : 8th Mar 2026 17:33 GMT
Road Closures near Clubhouse
Road Closures near Clubhouse

The Council will be carrying out work on Sherborne Rd during the Easter Holidays. The work is scheduled to start on Saturday 28th March and will take approximately 2 weeks.

Phase 1 - A 24/7 road closure will be in place on Sherborne Rd from the junction with Merton Rd to the junction with Burgess Rd.

Phase 2 - A 24/7 road closure will be in place on Sherborne Rd from the junction with Cromwell Rd to the junction with Richmond Rd.

Last updated : 21st Mar 2026 10:08 GMT
Charity Challenge Sims Results
Charity Challenge Sims Results

 

Results for our club members who took part in the Worldwide Charity Challenge on Monday 9th March.

David Lewis & Marie Thomson  61.02%. (24th place)

John Fairhurst & Keith Bennett 60.16% (29th place)

Ian Weston & Kevin Malone      54.91% (76th place)

Congratulations to David & Marie who win the club Whitbread Trophy as the highest ranked pair in the overall rankings.

Last updated : 21st Mar 2026 10:08 GMT
Sad news

Nick Browne, who had several regular online partners in the club, passed away in the early hours of Friday after a short illness. Our condolences go to his family.

Last updated : 21st Mar 2026 10:09 GMT
George Collins Trophy Winner
George Collins Trophy Winner

The George Collins Trophy competition took place on Thursday 12th March.  The winners were Mike Sellar and David Crosby.  Second were Mike Battisson & Julien Richens.  Third were Sam Golding and John Glasscock.  

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 21st Mar 2026 10:09 GMT
Board Game Event

What an event!  The first ever Board Game Event held at the club was a great success with attendees saying that they would definitely attend another one.

There were games for all abilities and the club offered a ploughman's lunch for those that didn't want to bring their own.

There were also 3 non club members attending.

Well done everyone for making it such a friendly and worthwhile event!

 

  • Concentration
  • Board Game
  • Laughter
  • Preparing food
Last updated : 9th Mar 2026 19:04 GMT
Training Courses
Training Courses

 

The club currently provides Beginners and Improvers training courses.

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

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

 

Last updated : 8th Mar 2026 17:34 GMT
Club has one pair in Pottage Final
Club has one pair in Pottage Final

Congratulations to Mike Battisson and Sue Chapman who have made it through to the final of the Pottage Cup.  This will be held on Sunday April 26th at Winchester Club.

We wish them both the best of luck!

Last updated : 6th Mar 2026 19:58 GMT
Andrew Robson Training Session

We are very grateful to Basingstoke Gazette for the write up of the Andrew Robson Training event on 20th Feb.  Please use link below to access the article.

Click here to view Gazette article

Last updated : 19th Mar 2026 08:34 GMT
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 February?  The top 4 people this month are:

Paula Wibrew, Andy Bartlett, Jane Stevens & David Read

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 28th Feb 2026 12:09 GMT
How are we doing with SLAM bidding?

How are we doing with SLAM bidding?   In February we bid 68 slams and made 56%.

Top Point scorers are:

Fil Navarro with 3 points and 11 members with 2 points - Sue Chapman, Paula Wibrew, Tony Batley, Julia Hockey, Ron Leeds, Nick Mock, Dianne Norris, Gill & Steve Woodward, Chris Yates and David Youll. 

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 28th Feb 2026 12:11 GMT