Release 2.19q
Best Behaviour at Bridge

We expect all members and visitors to:

• Follow the EBU’s Best Behaviour at Bridge guidelines.  To view these click  EBU Information  in the left hand menu and then click Best Behaviour

• Avoid discriminatory language or behaviour.

• Report any concerns about exclusion, harassment, or unfair treatment to the club committee.

 

Accessibility

Our Club has very good access for anyone with a disability.  Details can be found in the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion section.  if you have any further queries please contact our Secretary who will be able to help.

No Fear Bridge 

    

If you are someone who has recently started learning bridge and you would like the chance to play without time pressure and with  someone to ask if you need help, then you might like to play in our No Fear Sessions every Thursday Evening at 07.10pm.  There is no need to book, just turn up – there is a host so you can play without a partner.  These Thursday evenings are also suitable for anyone who prefers to play a relaxed game and everyone is most welcome.

Criteria for Club Championship Events

  Pairs

These will be held on Week 2 Wednesdays. Non eligible pairs may play without standing. 

For the Vera Walton Trophy and the Haslock trophy, in order to be eligible, the pair must have an average club handicap of 6 or higher.

The Joan Aspland Shield competition is open to all members and is handicapped.

 Teams

These will be held on Week 3 Mondays. Non eligible teams may play without standing.

To be eligible for the Joyce Allard Trophy the team must have an average club handicap of 6 or higher. 

The handicap is based on NGS bands and is revised monthly.

Club Policy for Face to Face Bridge

In all face-to-face sessions held at the Club, including Yorkshire league matches, the Club's Covid-driven policy will apply.

We aim to adequately space the tables and maintain good air quality by natural ventilation and air purifiers. Hand sanitiser and wipes will be on hand. 

Recent Updates
Welcome to Bradford Bridge Club
16th May 2026 12:15 BST
Archive
23rd Apr 2026 15:33 BST
News Page
17th Mar 2026 10:15 GMT
Constitution
25th Feb 2026 15:05 GMT
0 0 0 0 0 0
Pages viewed in 2026

WELCOME TO BRADFORD BRIDGE CLUB

Perhaps you are someone who would like to learn the wonderful, absorbing game of bridge, perhaps you are a top player  - or perhaps you are someone in between the two extremes. 

Whatever your experience and standard we would be delighted to see you at our Club. 

To find out more about us - e.g. the days and times that we meet - please click on the Information tab on the left hand side of this Home Page. 

 If you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact our Secretary who will be able to help you.

♠   ♣ ♠   ♣ ♠   ♣ 

Joyce Allard Teams Trophy Competition

The Joyce Allard Teams trophy competition will be held in the evening of  Monday 18th May.

This competition is handicapped, but all teams are welcome to play.  

The winning team must have an average club handicap of 6 or higher. 

Your team could be the winners!!!

 

♠  ​​​​​​​THE VERA WALTON TROPHY COMPETITION ​​​​​​​♣ 

TUESDAY 9th JUNE starting at 1.30pm

This pairs competition will be handicapped. The winning pair must have a club handicap of 6 or higher.

However, everyone is welcome to come and play.

There will be a host.

The Nelson Rose Bowl Tournament

Gill Copeland, Nichola Cockerill-Smith playing with non members, Catherine Thompson and Lesley Bridson were the winners of the Nelson Rose Bowl competition  ( for ladies) which was held on May 7th.

An excellent result!  Well done!

The Yorkshire Mixed Pairs Competition

Many congratulations go to Alan Jarvis and Georgina Wooler who won the Yorkshire Mixed Pairs competition held on Sunday May 10th.

Gill Copeland and her partner (non member) Geoff Kenyon were joint second.

Very well done all.

Celebration
Celebration

It was ROBERT'S 60th BIRTHDAY on Monday May 4th and lots of members met up at the Club to help him celebrate.  It was a really lovely evening with wine and delicious food.  Many thanks to all those who helped with the catering and the organisation.  It is so nice that not only is our Club great for bridge but also that it is a lovely place to make friends and to celebrate with them.  

Robert says

"I would like to thank all  those who did so much work and also everyone who was  able to attend for making my birthday such a special night for me."

Thank you  Robert!  We had a lovely time.

Learners and Improvers
Learners and Improvers

 

Stephen Halston is running various bridge lessons for anyone who wants to learn bridge or to improve their bridge standard and understanding.  

 

These sessions are held on  Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 4.00pm and everyone is welcome.

YCBA Affiliated Clubs Team Competition

The YCBA Affiliated Club Team Championship was held at Huddersfield Bridge Club on April 29th with clubs from all over Yorkshire competing.  We are very pleased to report that the Bradford team of  Stuart Davies, George Bak, Gill Copeland and Steve Blackburn were the winners.  Well done to you all.

DO YOU NEED A PARTNER???

HAVEN'T GOT A PARTNER???

If you would like to play on a Monday or Wednesday evening, but don't have a partner, please contact Georgina Wooler.

She will try her best to find one for you .

Ring or text on

07932 530730

Compensation for Disruption Due to Flood

To compensate for all the disruption this year, it has been decided to give members a year's free subscription. 

Therefore there will be no payment due for 2026.

IF YOU USUALLY PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BY STANDING ORDER PLEASE SUSPEND or CANCEL IT FOR THE FORTHCOMING YEAR.

   Secondly, from 2027, everyone will pay the same lower membership fee, currently £12.50 - there will no longer be a daytime membership option. Anyone joining, or re-joining, in 2026 will pay the new fee of £12.50 - or relevant proportion, should they join later in the year.

Update of Club Member Contact List

This is the time of year when we update our member contact list (this is a printed copy only)

Should you have changed your phone numbers - please let the Club Secretary (Susan) know.

(Only phone numbers are given in the list - not e-mail addresses)

Results
Bolton Royd
Director: RPE
Scorer: RPE
Match Pointed Pairs
Director: RPE
Scorer: RPE
Match Pointed Pairs
Director: Stuart
Scorer: Stuart
Calendar
18th May 2026
Joyce Allard Teams Trophy
19:10
19th May 2026
Match Pointed Pairs
13:30
20th May 2026
Match Pointed Pairs
19:10