CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
GLASGOW'S HOME OF BRIDGE
4 NASMYTH PLACE HILLINGTON G52 4PR
0141 473 3124
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Remember to register for 

  • The Thea Teale
  • SBU Johnson, Jesner, and Arthur Trophies
  • To register for club events including the Thea Teale go to Members Only Area/Find a Partner/  enter your details in the appropriate calendar event and tick the PL box 
  • To register for SBU events click HERE
Upcoming Events for your Diary

Monday 10th November 7pm Children in Need Normal tournament 

Saturday 15th November 10am - 4pm Guest Lecturer Julia Palmer

Tuesday 18th November 12 noon Charity Bridge event Strathaven Golf Club Details Contact Kath for information
 

21-24th November "Ogilvie" Congress Kinloch Hotel Blackwaterfoot 3nights DB&B £255 Contact Ian for more information

Sunday 23rd November 1230  Thea Teale Trophy for BRONZE players

Sunday 30th November 12 onwards SBU Johnston Jesner and Arthur Trophies held at CBC

Sunday 7th December 5pm   Xmas Party

Seeking a Partner?

Some people have mentioned that they are looking for a regular partner for particular days. If you would like to add your name to a list which can be put on a notice board in the club please email Stephanie with your name, system eg Basic ACOL or 5 card majors and standard eg Beginner/Relaxed/Experienced/Advanced and day(s) you would like to play 

Results
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
1pm
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030
Thursday Evening Pairs
1900
No Fear Tournament
19.00
Wednesday Afternoon
12.45
Wednesday Evening Pairs (Series Competition)
19.00
Play and Learn 5th Nov 2025
Tuesday Afternoon
12.45
BBO
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
19.00
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
1pm
Calendar
Mon 10th November 2025
CHILDREN IN NEED Monday Evening simultaneous pairs
19.00
£1 donation from member and £2 from club
Director: Angus Macdonald
Standby: John Gough
Tue 11th November 2025
Division 2 Match
Downstairs 12.00
St Andrew vs The Night Owls
Captains: Peter Hodgson / Steve Male
Key Holder/contact: Peter Hodgson
Tue 11th November 2025
Tuesday Afternoon
12.45
Director: Steve Male
Standby: Howard Gordon
Tue 11th November 2025
BBO
If any issue chat SBU_W_CLY 7pm
Director: Maria Jackson
Tue 11th November 2025
Division 1 Match
Downstairs 7pm
Mavericks vs Merlin
Captains: John Di Mambro / John Gough
Key Holder/contact: John Di Mambro
Tue 11th November 2025
Division 3 Match
Downstairs 19.00
6NOChumps vs Ogilvie 1
Captains: John Di Mambro / Jennie MacDonald; Chris Lennox / Ian Muir
Tue 11th November 2025
Division 2 Match
Downstairs 19.00
Saints vs Weegie Ws
Captains: John McIntyre / Robin Heron
Key Holder/contact: John Di Mambro
Tue 11th November 2025
Beginners Course
Academy 7-9PM
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE

See Our Picture gallery Under the Home Tab to look inside
Normally The Clyde Bridge 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. See HERE for more information.
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

Visitors: All visitors are welcome up to a maximum of six visits per year.

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

The Academy: Improving Communication between Partners
The Academy: Improving Communication between Partners

Do you want to improve your insight and understanding of the rules of communication? That's what makes the difference between a "so-so" bridge player and a "good" bridge player.  Take the next step and register by clicking HERE for a full day class on 
Saturday 15th November 10-4.30pm (£25) Guest Lecturer International player and expert teacher Julia Palmer will help you understand 

  • When to raise partner’s Major to game — or higher using tools and conventions such as 
  • Splinters, Jacoby 2NT, and the 3NT “pudding raise”
    And how to 
  • Compete After Opponents Open a Weak 2
  • Identify hands suitable for overcalls or take-out doubles
  • Advance options and decision-making after a take-out double
    As with all the Academy courses either complete the form as above or email Isobel
Xmas Party
Xmas Party

Our Xmas Extravaganza will be held on Sunday 7th December. Tickets £15 will include Buffet, Wine, Quiz & Bridge. Less than 20 tickets left so don't delay.  Email  Ileen to register for your ticket.

THE BRIDGE ACADEMY

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

A number of more advanced courses and Master Classes are already in the schedule. Again look at the courses under the Academy tab above for more information. If you are interested in a course that is not featured let us know by emailing The Academy

TRANSPORT: “My Bus”

One of our members is now regularly getting free door to door transport to the CBC using “My Bus” .This service is available to anyone over 80 and to people in receipt of Disability benefits. 
The member stated that it took a few weeks to set up, but now that it’s in place it is working really well and she is able to use it twice a week. If other members sign up they may be able to plan a route to pick up a couple of people in one journey. It is day time only. Give it a try and let us know how you get on! Pass the word to others who may not be coming to the club because of transport problems.

 

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

Vacancy - Help Required

We are looking for a cafe assistant who can work flexible hours in the evenings either 2 or 3 nights per week. The hours are likely to vary between 6-9 hours weekly. 
The work will consist of setting up Teas and Coffees for members and clearing up thereafter. It would suit a student or similar person 18+. Circa £13/£14 hour dependent on age and experience. 
Please contact Stephanie with your CV/details. More information available on request 

Barnet's Corner

 Improve your Slam Bidding


Board 20 from Monday night was both exciting and instructive. There was a bunch of different results here - 4HX making once,; 3 x 4S;  5x5S;   and 2x7HX.
Nobody reached the top spot of 7S
Below is a possible auction

West North East  South
4H (1) 4S (2) 5H (3) 6H (4)
P 6S (5) P P
7H (6) P (7)  P 7S (8)

Click Answer to examine each bid

1 West has an 8 card suit. With an 8 card suit always open at the 4 level not the 3 level. Benito Garozzo, a candidate for the World's best ever player told me this. He won 13 World Championships playing for Italy.
2 North has a strong hand and should bid what she thinks she can make. One player instead of bidding 4S chose to double. In this position X is not penalty and South will usually only sit for it with a flat non distributional hand. With a penalty X North has to pass and hope partner protects his penalty with a double being last to act. My choice with the South cards after the X would be 4NT showing support for both minors. With 4 spades I would usually bid 4S .That being said North should have bid 4S not doubled.
3  A normal bid from East with heart support.
4  South has a strong hand and a void in opponents' suit. She will bid 6S but understands the opponents might bid 7H. There is no harm in showing first round heart control on the way. If partner bids 7S must be in with a chance. I think just bidding 5S over 5H is an underbid.
5 North has a close call between 6 and 7S . Either bid is reasonable but let's say she just bids 6S.
6 West had no defence and can see an attractive sacrifice. In fact 7H only will be down 3 X for 800 pts.
7  North can either X, P or bid 7S.  She was close to 7S before and can either bid 7S or make a forcing pass leaving it up to partner, Usually you would have first round control for a forcing pass at the 7 level but here partner has announced first round control. As she did not pick it on the previous round she makes a forcing pass. 
8  South understands North whose original 4S had a wide range was now inviting the grand slam.  She must be able to make use of her great minor cards and bids 7S.

Tip  Open at 4 level with 8 card suit or overcall it at 4 level
Tip  When they open 4H, X is not for penalty. Judgement is required from the partner of the X.
Tip  When the opponents sacrifice at the 7 level Pass would normally show the Ace or a void in their suit. Double would deny first round control in their suit.

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

 





 

 

KEY Holders

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

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STANDBY SYSTEM

The Standby System is now operational. Members will receive their allocated dates in alphabetical order by individual emails.  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 find the names of the Standby in the Calendar and in the Members Area/list, where you can search by surname or by date.