The club closed after the Christmas party, December 18th reopening Monday January 5th. 

The Carlton Online Sunday evening tournaments run as usual: Sunday 21st, 28th December and January 4th.

Message from the Carlton Chair:

On behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank the members who attended the Christmas party. The event was a great success with the usual excellent catering from Jane and her team. The bridge was well organised by Elizabeth and Marilyn and everyone had a fun evening. The raffle, in aid of Edinburgh Direct Aid, made over £1000. I’d like wish all our members a Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2026.

Andrew Robson is back in Edinburgh giving one of his fabulous tutorial days Saturday March 28th 10-4pm with net proceeds going to Horatio’s Garden in Scotland 

 https://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/the-gardens/horatios-garden-scotland/

Please contact Sarah Gunn on sarah.gunn@live.co.uk if you would like to reserve a table.

Doors open:  coffee/tea from 9.30am

Lunch: Light lunch included 

Cost: £200/table (£50/person) - Sarah may be able to find partners to make up a table but not guaranteed

Andrew will cover various topics on bidding, play and defence plus his valuable top tips.

Winners of the Wednesday Bronze Tournament are awarded free entry to a Carlton evening tournament.

Congratulations Wednesday 17th December to Irene & Graeme and Carla & Geraldine. Next tournament, Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Classes for the 2025/26 season commenced Monday September 22nd.

23 bridge topics covered over a 9 month period every Monday, 1-4pm with Ross & Alison.

(£5 per lesson, no need to sign up for a whole term)

The Tuesday Novice Tournament with Elizabeth has a lesson on the first Tuesday of the month, next class is:

Jan 6th - Competitive Bidding

Play & Learn, relaxed guided play with board commentary,  Thursdays 13:30

Please email Alison,  classes@carltonbridge.co.uk for more information on any aspect of bridge education at the Carlton Club.

F2F Tournaments: Please sign up for these tournaments HERE 

You can turn up for the Tuesday Novice and Wednesday Bronze afternoon tournaments with or without a partner or signing up.

Visitors can sign up using the name CBC Visitor01 or CBC Visitor02, or email web@carltonbridge.co.uk and I can do that for you.

Online Tournaments, on BBO:

All BBO tournaments have a Partnership Desk. If you register there, you have a good chance of getting a game either with somebody else looking for a partner or as a sub (a free game). 

To take part in BBO tournaments you need to join BBO and register your username at online@carltonbridge.co.uk For the award of masterpoints, members should also update their Mempad account with their BBO name

If you need help joining a tournament, contact the TD via BBO and they will be glad to assist you.

Telephone: 0131 552 3122

Address: 36B Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 5NE, Scotland, UK

Club users should be aware that if the fire alarm sounds they should leave the building and go to the Assembly Point signed at the bottom right-hand corner (as you leave) of the car park.