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The telephone number of the club has now changed to 02922 801987

The Bridge Club AGM was held on 24th January, you can click on 2023 AGM Secretary's Report and 2023 AGM Finance Report to see the relevant documents

There is an online Calendar on the Penylan Club Website which gives details of events in the Club so that we know when the Hall is being used, for instance, for indoor bowling. You can see it by clicking on CALENDAR

The Penylan Club AGM was held on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 6.30pm. The relevant Reports for 2022 and the Agenda can be found here: 

2022 Mens Bowls Report.pdf - 

2022 Ladies Bowls Report.pdf - 

2022 Cardiff Bridge Club Review..pdf - 

2022 Monkstone Petanque Club Review..pdf

2022 Penylan Financial Report.pdf

2023 Penylan Club Agenda 113th AGM.pdf

 

 
Want to join one of the biggest Bridge Clubs in Wales?
We offer a range of duplicate bridge sessions for players of all abilities, together with tuition to assist you in improving your game.
 
In addition, members and their guests can benefit from a social club with licenced bar and televised sporting events. 
To apply to become a member or to renew your membership.
Click on :Shop/Membership
 
Members please note that your membership is due for renewal by Fri 31st March
 
 
East Wales Bridge Association

This year East Wales is hosting the Perry Shield, Spickett Bowl and President's Cup on behalf of the WBU in the Gwent Bridge Academy on the 8th and 9th July. All four Areas are in competition with each other. 

The Perry is an Open event and the Spickett is for ladies only. If Pairs would like to support  EWBA and be considered for selection, could they please let Jennifer Wardell know by Wednesday the 31st May at ato@ewba.org.uk

Chepstow Archway are providing the Team for the President's Cup, if it goes ahead.

Welsh Bridge Union

Teltscher Trophy 2023: Wales came 2nd. Well done to all involved!

The WBU National Club Team-of-Eight Competition will be held on Sunday June 18th at Tumble Hall near Carmarthen. Liz Atkinson will organise the CBC teams and will start advertising after Easter. Keep the date free! Click on 'External Events Calendar' in menu above to see poster

 

THE WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE - OCTOBER 21-22 AND NOVEMBER 4-5 2023 AT CARDIFF BRIDGE CLUB

The Premier League returns after a long break. We invite teams of between 4 and 6 players to enter this double weekend event. The cost is £400 for a team. This event will be used to select pairs to represent Wales in the CAMROSE TROPHY 2024.

To enter a team email nto@welshbridgeunion.org

Wales are hosting the first weekend of the CAMROSE on the weekend of 5-7th January 2024. The second CAMROSE weekend is in on 1-3 March 2024 in England.

More information will be posted on the WBU Website  (Selectors Bulletin) as further information becomes available.

The latest changes to the EBU regulations can be found by clicking on WBU website  but a summary can be seen by clicking on 2022 WBU re rule changes.pdf and 2022 Blue Book changes simplified.pdf

Sign up to the WBU mailing list and stay informed on Bridge in Wales.

It is very easy to Register and to opt in: Go to the WBU website (click HERE) . In the Menu click on Contacts and then click on the last item there, WBU Mailing List. Complete brief details and click Subscribe.

There will be regular newsletters, the fourth of which can be accessed by clicking on 4th WBU Newsletter.

Folk Club

Penylan Folk Club

We had another enjoyable music evening on Friday.

There will be a summer break now until we welcome Gerry Nash, Jimmy Barnaville and guests back on Friday 29th September.

As always, it will be free and open to all.

Social Club

Make the most of your Membership

Catch the latest sport in the bar

via SKY & BTSport.

Bar Opening Times

The bar opening times: 

Monday:  5pm to 10.30pm

Tuesday: 5pm to 10.30pm

Wed. to Fri.: 5pm to 11pm

Saturday: 1pm to 11pm

Sunday Lunch: 12noon to 3pm

Sunday Evening: 8pm to 11pm

If there are bowling events the bar hours may be altered

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi

at the club

for Members only.

See Bar Steward for details

Bridge Lessons

Cardiff Bridge Club does not accept responsibility for Bridge Tuition advertised on this site that is not presented by Cardiff Bridge Club.

Bridge Teacher
Bridge Teacher

Simon Gottschalk

Simon is a Welsh International, one of the first players to be certified to teach Bridge by the English Bridge Union (EBU).

Simon says:  "I learned bridge at school in the 1970's and then played regularly at University. After staring my IT career with ICL in the late 1970's I was fortunate to meet-up with a group of like minded bridge players based at the Young Chelsea Bridge Club in London. We played a lot of bridge !  I attended one of the first EBU Teaching Courses in 1981 (bridge A-level) and afterwards taught bridge for a South London Adult Education Authority. I then taught bridge privately for a few months alongside setting-up my own IT business in 1984 -which involved delivering software programming training courses. More bridge followed until the early 1990's when new demands of family life, work and immigration to South Wales reduced bridge activities to a bare minimum. However, from 2004 I started playing bridge events again. I delivered a series of "Bridge Rules" talks for Cardiff Bridge Club and during the COVID pandemic I tried to keep people entertained by delivering short online "Bridge Talks" on a variety of topics. In 2018 I made my first Welsh International Seniors team appearance.    In 2021 I attended the EBED "Teach the Bridge Teachers" course and following on I have delivered both the EBED Beginning Bridge and Continuing Bridge courses for Cardiff Bridge Club.".

 

 

Bridge Teacher
Bridge Teacher

Brian Quinlan

Brian is an experienced club/congress player, certified to teach Bridge by the English Bridge Teaching Association (EBTA).

Brian says:  "I learned Bridge in the 1970’s, played for 5 years, first ACOL, then the Italian Blue Club system.  Work and family then took me away from the game for 28 years.  When I retired to France, I played the French system (in French) for 3 years before moving in 2010 to South Wales where I relearned ACOL.
EBTA qualified in 2016, I mainly teach those who understand the basics or are returning to the game after an absence and want to improve their game.  Since Covid, my teaching has been on-line through RealBridge.
I would encourage anyone to play this fascinating card game.  It can be fun at a social level and rewarding to master the competitive nuances of both bidding and play at Club level and above.
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Bridge Teacher
Bridge Teacher

Sarah Amos

Sarah has been teaching bridge to beginners, improvers and more experienced players for over 25 years (she was very young when she started). She says:

"I have had so much enjoyment from the game over the years, that I am always really pleased if I can pass on my enthusiasm.  

Wednesday afternoons will be structured with a short teaching session followed by themed hands designed to improve all aspects of your game".

 

Bridge Teacher

 

Jon Owen Jones

Jon is a relatively recent convert to our great game. 

Jon says "I learned to play bridge when I retired hoping that it would be mentally stimulating and socially enjoyable. Eight years later I can confirm that the game has more than met my expectations and I am happy to pass on the perhaps rudimentary skills I have acquired."

Thursday Morning Supported Play

2023

Improvers Bridge tuition session on RealBridge

Weekly, on Thursday Mornings

10:30am – 12:30pm

Cost:  Members £3.90, Non-Members £4.90
Book your ticket at https://spadetickets.com/penylan/

Tutor/Director/Host:  Sarah Amos

These are fun sessions, suitable for all standards from novice to experienced club players.

Sarah has over 25 years Bridge teaching experience at various levels. 

Sarah acts as 'host', so even if you have no partner you are guaranteed a game.  

 

Monday Evening Lessons

10 Week BEGIN BRIDGE COURSE Starts on Monday 5th June at 7.00pm with a taster session on 22nd May at 7.00pm. 

For further details email teaching@cardiffbridgeclub.org .

Monday Evening Tuition

The Monday evening RealBridge is preceeded by a tuition session on RealBridge at 6.30pm