CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
GLASGOW'S HOME OF BRIDGE
4 NASMYTH PLACE HILLINGTON G52 4PR
0141 473 3124
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Sadly The Clyde Bridge Centre will be closed on 24th, 25th 26th and 31st December and 1st and 2nd January - so stay safe! 

 AGM ♠ 

 Wednesday  

♠ 17th December  

♣ at 415pm 

PLEASE ATTEND!

Please send Apologies to Maria

 

Results
Wednesday Afternoon
12.45
P and L
Tuesday Afternoon
12.45
BBO
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
19.00
Christmas Party
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
Calendar
Thu 11th December 2025
Division 1 Match
Downstairs 13.00
Scotch Lovers vs Glaswegians
Captains: David Shenkin / Issy Hyman
Key Holder/contact: Steve Male
Thu 11th December 2025
Thursday Evening Pairs
Tournament Room 1900
Director: Sandy Mathieson
Standby: Janice Hutchison
  (Partner?)
Thu 11th December 2025
No Fear Tournament
Academy 19.00
Director: Georgina
Standby: Janice Hutchison
Thu 11th December 2025
Beginners Lessons
Upstairs/social 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
Thu 11th December 2025
Academy Upstairs 9am-5pm
Director: AMBULANCE ALLIANCE TRAINING EVENT
Captains: ARCHIE 07361 441217
Key Holder/contact: William will open
Fri 12th December 2025
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030
Director: Horst Kopleck
Standby: Faye Grossman
Sat 13th December 2025
SBU SENIOR TRIALS
CBC
Director: Angus MacDonald
Key Holder/contact: Anne.symons6@gmail.com
Sun 14th December 2025
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
1pm
Director: Fiona Glen
Dealer: Steve & Joe
Standby: Shona Hamilton
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