CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
GLASGOW'S HOME OF BRIDGE
4 NASMYTH PLACE HILLINGTON G52 4PR
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STANDBY
Please check the February Standby list by clicking Here
 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

♥ VALAENTINE'S BRIDGE CRUMPETS+ AND EXTRA FUN♥ 

FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY

WORKSHOP DEFENCE PART 2
THE ACADEMY 14th FEBRUARY
ADVANCED COURSE
THE ACADEMY 16TH FEBRUARY
REFRESHERS' COURSE 
THE ACADEMY 18TH FEBRUARY

SBU IMPROVERS' SEMINAR (click)
REAL BRIDGE 22ND FEBRUARY 4PM

STEVE BAILEY BRONZE PAIRS
BBO SUNDAY 22ND MARCH 11AM

SBU Clubs' Teams Championships - All Levels

Is your team willing to represent our Club in this Scottish Clubs' Championship at Gold, Silver or Bronze level? 
The SBU are holding a "Club Teams' of Four" championship with the finals on 19th April at the Clyde Bridge Centre. There will be 3 separate competitions run on the day - Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each district can enter 2 teams per category. The districts will hold a qualifying event to determine their entries for the final. Entries must be received prior to 31st January. 
For more information and how to enter please click HERE

Results
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030am
Thursday Evening Pairs
1900
No Fear Tournament
19.00
Wednesday Afternoon
12.45
Wednesday Evening Pairs
7pm
Wednesday Play & learn
7PM
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
12.45
BBO
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
19.00
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
1pm
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030am
Calendar
Sun 8th February 2026
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
1pm
Director: Stephanie Silverstone
Dealer: Ian/Stephanie
Standby: Brian Watt
Mon 9th February 2026
Monday Evening pairs
7PM
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Isobel MacQueen
  (Partner?)
Tue 10th February 2026
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Myra Livingstone
Tue 10th February 2026
BBO
If any issue chat SBU_W_CLY 7pm
Director: Maria Jackson
Tue 10th February 2026
Beginners
Academy 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
Wed 11th February 2026
Wednesday Afternoon
12.45
Director: Shirish Chotai
Dealer: Alan & Sheila
Standby: Andy McBride
Wed 11th February 2026
Wednesday Evening Pairs
7pm
Director: Peter Hodgson
Standby: Jack Gordon
Wed 11th February 2026
Wednesday Play & learn
Academy 7PM
Director: John/Maria
CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE

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Normally The Clyde Bridge Club is easily accessible from the North and South of Glasgow, Paisley, Dumbarton, Erskine, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Hamilton, East Kilbride & Cumbernauld. However extra time may be required due to major roadworks which have started on the M8. 
Our Bridge Academy has a range of courses to meet all levels of players from beginners to experienced. See Where & When We Play for list of tournaments.  But first see our Picture Gallery and then visit us and see for yourself what this Glasgow bridge club has to offer. 
Visitors: All visitors are welcome up to a maximum of six visits per year.

Tournament Director's Course

Angus MacDonald will be holding a Tournament Director’s course on Saturday,18 April from 10 to 4. There is a nominal charge in the region of £10 depending on the number of attendees.  For those who wish to take part but cannot attend, Angus is running a similar course at the Prestwick Bridge Club on 7 March but places will be limited.  For those wishing to attend what will be a very instructive session, please contact Alan L.

Burns Night
A Shenkin Tartan
Patsy in Pink
The 2 R\'s - Roy & Ron
Look Out!
Tartan Ahoy!
Three Blonde Craws?
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Many thanks to Alyson and Ileen for organising a great Burns night.  Special thanks to our “Toasters” Jenny McIntyre, Catherine Gerrard, Alan Livingstone and Dot Sim. Who knew Alyson Raworth had such an amazing voice?Her songs were a delight! And thanks to Ron McLeod for his guitar playing! The slight hitches did not seem to affect anyone’s fun and we appreciated your patience! 

Another Successful & Fun Under 21's Training day
Jan Under 21
Jan Under 21
Jan Under 21
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The Club hosted a second Under 21 training session on Sunday January 25th which proved a great success.  The smiling faces say it all! The feedback was very positive and we are hoping to run a third session sometime in March. Ten of the squad who will be representing Scotland in the forthcoming Peggy Bayer international, held this year in Scotland, too part in Sunday's training session.  We wish them well!

The Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy

Look under The Academy Tab above for information about all the courses The Academy has to offer.
Remember to apply asap as the courses become full very quickly. 

Forthcoming Courses:

  • Back To Basics: 31st January
  • Workshop Defence Part 2 14th February
  • Advanced Course: 16th February
  • Refresher Course: 18th February

If you are interested in a course that is not featured let us know by emailing The Academy

If you would like to find out more about our next set of Beginner lessons email FRANCES or explore The Bridge Academy tab.
 

Could you teach Bridge?

 

 

 

You don’t have to be an expert to teach Beginners to play Bridge!
Possibly a back ground in teaching is more helpful! After all you didn’t need a degree in Astronomy to teach about the Solar System! 
Contact the SBU HERE 

Help Shape the Future of Youth Bridge in Scotland
Help Shape the Future of Youth Bridge in Scotland

Over the past year, the Scottish Bridge Union (SBU) has made exciting strides in developing Youth Bridge across the country. As their initiatives grow, so does the need for a committed and collaborative team to help them deliver even more impact. They’re now recruiting volunteers to take on key roles within the Youth Bridge programme. If you're organised, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference in young people's lives through bridge, please contact OpsCoordinator@sbu.org.uk

Barnet's Corner

A classic defending opportunity 

Board 16 from Wednesday night 4th February could have been straight out of a Hugh Kelsey book.  
You West lead the HK  which holds the trick. You continue with a heart, declarer ruffing. Declarer now leads a spade to the 9 which holds, and another spade which partner wins with the Ace and you pitch an encouraging diamond. Partner now plays the DK, declarer plays the 7 and it is your play? 

 

You know partner has 7 hearts and 3 spades. She has 2 diamonds and 1 club or 2 clubs and 1 diamond are the distributions you can defeat the contract. What does she have and why ?  Playing with a good partner she will have 1 diamond and 2 clubs because with 2 diamonds the K and a low one, she should lead a low diamond . Overtake the DK with the Ace and give her a ruff. You better do that or you get squeezed in the minor suits when declarer plays her last spade! You hold the DA and the club guard and cannot keep them both. Partner could have overtaken your lead and played the DK and you would have the same problem. It is correct again for the same reason.  

 

Change your Bridge Think with Barnet

Barnet is inviting you to "Change your Bridge Think"
Mark 28th March (Declarer Play) and  25th April (Opening Leads) in your calendars 

More information to follow

Cafe Bridge in Scotland
Cafe Bridge in Scotland

If you haven't played Cafe Bridge you've missed out on some great fun!
The programme for Scotland in the Spring, Summer and Autumn can be found HERE

MEMBER ACCOUNT PAYMENT DETAILS & STATEMENT

For the bank details of where to pay money in for your "tournament" account (NOT membership) please click HERE

To receive an Email of your balance and statement of activity, please enter your SBU number and click “Receive account statement” button below; payments into your account do not appear immediately so recent payments may not show for a week or so. If you experience any problems please email The Treasurer

 





 

STANDBY SYSTEM

The Standby System : Members will receive their allocated dates in alphabetical order by email.  All members are required to be a Standby only once in the year and prompt confirmation, or if you cannot manage that date, a speedy response indicating when you are available, is greatly appreciated. Members can check names of the Standby in the Calendar. Also click January or February to see these rotas.  Please ensure you put your date in your own diary. If you need to change your date please try to arrange a "swap" and inform the TD of the new arrangement. 
When the standby arrives they should sit at the "standby" table and anyone without a partner should add their name to the Diary on the table as they come in. The TD will pair anyone up before the start of the tournament. 

KEY Holders

A list of all key holders can be found in the "Members Only" Area of the website. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

 

         We're now on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK Click on the links and Like, Share, Comment to spread the word! We’ve found a really fun and great FB page to follow/share: check it out HERE  Watch our videos and share with your friends. The page changes frequently so please keep clicking! 

 

Find a Partner/Reserve

Click on Members Only (Navigation Menu above)  Login using your usual ID and password Scroll to the tournament you want to play in using the right hand slider Tick the PR box ( left box of the 3 little boxes).  Press Confirm (near the top) To cancel your request, login as above then untick the PR box and press Confirm To contact someone looking for a Partner, Click on their request to email them or call them using the telephone number displayed.  Or reserve place by ticking PL