We plan to resume normal play in St. Annes Parish Centre on Friday 9th September (10.00am to 12.15pm approx). 

There are currently no Government Covid restrictions in place but we will be asking members to take some precautions

Don't attend if you have tested positive for Covid-19 within the past 7 days

Don't attend if you are feeling unwell

Wearing of face masks will be optional but if others at the table ask you to wear one, please do so

Hand sanitiser will be available for you to sanitise your hands when you enter the room but we recommed that you also bring your own small hand sanitiser bottle for use during play. This way we don't have to clutter the tables with hand sanitiser bottles. East - West pairs will keep the same bidding boxes throughout the tournament

The room will be ventilated by opening some windows

There will be no tea or coffee provided. You may wish to bring a small bottle of water.

You need to arrange a partner

Because, it might be necessary to restrict numbers in the room, members of the various U3A Bridge Groups will be contacted by email to help us assess how many hope to attend

The last Friday morning BBO Online Tournament will be held on Friday 2nd September. For those members who would prefer to continue playing online, there is a U3A Online Group which plays every Tuesday morning on the Real Bridge Online website (Convenors are Dolores Hutton and Sheila Bones). If it transpires that there are insufficient numbers wishing to play face to face In St. Annes on Friday mornings, the BBO tournaments can always be resumed.

10.30am to 12.30pm approx. on the RealBridge.Online website

The entrance fee is 30p

If you wish to join this Bridge Online Group, please contact one of the convenors, Dolores Hutton or Sheila Bones

Click on the following link to the TUESDAY BRIDGE GROUP on the Belfast U3A website and then click on the pigeon icon to contact the convenor

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

There are two duplicate groups in the Belfast U3A. The first group plays in St Anne’s Parish Centre from 10.00am to 12.15pm on Fridays. This group is for those who have had some experience of playing and want to exercise those little grey cells and join in some lively and friendly competition in a welcoming atmosphere.  Resumes on 9th September

The second group plays in Belfast Boat Club from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesdays. This group is aimed primarily towards less experienced players or returners to bridge after a gap. This group is currently not active.

More details about can be found  on this website in the Information Section of the main menu.  There are also links to the main U3A website and to the U3A monthly Newsletter in the  Useful Links section. 

INFORMAL BRIDGE

This group is for those who for those who have attended classes and want to gain experience by playing in a small friendly group. It may also suit those who have some past experience and who wish to return to the game. Bidding and Play may be discussed after playing the hands but without formal teaching. New members with some knowledge of bridge and who wish to practise their play in an informal setting are now welcome

This group meets on Fridays at 10am and Mondays at 2pm in the Convenor's home. More details can be found in the groups section of the Belfast U3A website