CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
GLASGOW'S HOME OF BRIDGE
4 NASMYTH PLACE HILLINGTON G52 4PR
0141 473 3124
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OUR FESTIVAL OF BRIDGE IS COMING!

Look out for more information on a
fun filled week of Bridge events
to be held at the CBC
24th-30th August.

The East District Carlton Congress is this weekend. See Upcoming Congress for details. 

Results
Friday Morning Bridge & Crumpets
1030am
Thursday Evening Pairs
Thursday No Fears
7pm
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
Wednesday Evening Pairs
7pm
Play and L WED
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
BBO
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
7PM
Relaxed Sunday Pairs
1pm
Friday Morning Bridge & Crumpets
1030am
Calendar
Sun 14th June 2026
Relaxed Sunday Pairs
1pm
Director: Horst Kopleck
Dealer: Kevin & Geraldine
Standby: June Seymour
Mon 15th June 2026
Monday Evening pairs
7PM
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Maggie Shenkin
Tue 16th June 2026
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
Director: Steve Male
Standby: Stephanie Silverstone
Tue 16th June 2026
BBO
If any issue chat SBU_W_CLY 7pm
Director: Peter Cairns
Tue 16th June 2026
Beginners
Academy 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
Wed 17th June 2026
The Liz Smart Charity Pairs
1245
Director: Shirish Chotai
Dealer: Grace & jerry
Standby: Deborah Shafar
  (Partner?)
Wed 17th June 2026
Wednesday Evening Pairs
7pm
Director: Peter Hodgson
Standby: Allison Russell
  (Partner?)
Wed 17th June 2026
Wednesday Play & learn
Academy 7PM
Thu 18th June 2026
Thursday Evening Pairs
Director: Sandy Mathieson
Standby: Margo McLellan
Thu 18th June 2026
Thursday No Fears
Academy 7pm
Director: Georgina
Standby: Margo McLellan
Thu 18th June 2026
Beginners Course
Academy 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
The Academy: Beginners' Courses
 
 
  Beginners' Course Application Form
Last updated : 4th Nov 2025 10:09 GMT
  1. BASIC INTRODUCTION

TUTORS: Frances and Norma

This course is aimed at those with little or no experience of playing Bridge and assumes no prior knowledge. It will use a combination of carefully structured lessons quickly linked to practical playing of the cards, all in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Your tutors are highly experienced in delivering this course with an excellent track record of high retention rates. It will also form part of a progressive journey leading you to more and more enjoyment of a game which is one of the best leisure activities you can take up!

The cost of the 10 week course is £100.00 which includes all the relevant notes and tea and coffee will be provided at each lesson.

If you are interested in finding out more please complete the form

Last updated : 13th Sep 2025 11:28 BST
  2. THE NEXT STEPS

TUTORS: Frances and Norma

This 10-lesson course revises and extends the content of our ‘Basic Introduction’ course. It assumes a basic knowledge of card play and trick taking in No Trump and Suit contracts. It builds the foundations of solid bidding understanding between you and your partner before the introduction of the competitive auction. We will use a combination of carefully structured lessons quickly linked to practical playing of the cards, all in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Your tutors are highly experienced in delivering this course with an excellent track record of high retention rates. It will also form part of a progressive journey leading you to more and more enjoyment of a game which is one of the best leisure activities you can take up!

The cost of the course is £100.00 which includes all the relevant notes and tea and coffee will be provided at each lesson.

 

Last updated : 8th May 2025 08:10 BST
  3. BUILDING ON THE BASICS

TUTORS: Frances and Norma

This 10 lesson course focuses on the competitive auction. We introduce different types of overcalls and cover appropriate responses. It is aimed at those with a good grounding of basic bidding and responses. It will use a combination of carefully structured lessons quickly linked to practical playing of the cards, all in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Your tutors are highly experienced in delivering this course with an excellent track record of high retention rates. It will also form part of a progressive journey leading you to more and more enjoyment of a game which is one of the best leisure activities you can take up!

The cost of the course is £100.00 which includes all the relevant notes and tea and coffee will be provided at each lesson.

Last updated : 8th May 2025 08:10 BST
  4. TAKING IT FURTHER

TUTORS: Frances and Norma

This 10 week course is aimed at those who are confident in bidding and basic card play and are able to cope with a competitive auction. We will focus on pre-emptive and slam bidding and appropriate responses. It will use a combination of carefully structured lessons quickly linked to practical playing of the cards, all in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Your tutors are highly experienced in delivering this course with an excellent track record of high retention rates. It will also form part of a progressive journey leading you to more and more enjoyment of a game which is one of the best leisure activities you can take up!

The cost of the course is £100.00 which includes all the relevant notes and tea and coffee will be provided at each lesson.

Last updated : 8th May 2025 08:06 BST