Condolences to the family and friends of Maggie Greer who died January 13th. Maggie was a member of the club for many years. Her funeral service is 1.30pm, Friday 13th February at the Pentland Chapel, Mortonhall Crematorium, EH16 6TX Followed by a reception at the Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Road, Edinburgh EH10 6JD  All of us who knew Maggie are invited. There is also an option to leave a message or tribute online at https://www.williampurves.co.uk/obit/ms-margaret-greer-maggie/ 

Burns night celebration at the Carlton Friday 30th January, 5:45pm

Includes welcome glass of wine, 2 course meal plus themed extras.

Tickets £20 now available from Jane (max 48)

Please also sign up on the Calendar as usual.

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

Congratulations this week to NS Jo & Theresa and EW Jean & Ishbel.

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 topics are: 4-4-4-1 Hands and Michael's Cue Bids February 3rd.

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.

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.

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.