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-31st August.

Results
Wednesday Afternoon Celtic Pairs
1245
Wednesday Evening Pairs
7pm
Play and Learn
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
BBO Celtic Pairs
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
7PM
Relaxed Sunday Pairs
1pm
Friday Morning Bridge & Crumpets
1030am
Thursday Evening Pairs
7pm
Thursday No Fears
7pm
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
Calendar
Thu 14th May 2026
Thursday Evening Pairs
7pm
Director: Sandy Mathieson
Standby: Margaret McDaid
  (Partner?)
Thu 14th May 2026
Thursday No Fears
Academy 7pm
Director: Georgina
Standby: Margaret McDaid
Thu 14th May 2026
Beginners Course
Academy 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
Thu 14th May 2026
Division 1 Match
Downstairs 19.00
Myra's Marvels vs Clydesiders
Captains: Louis Glekin / Peter Cairns
Key Holder/contact: Peter Cairns
Fri 15th May 2026
Friday Morning Bridge & Crumpets
1030am
Director: Horst Koplek
Standby: Eleanor Robb
Sat 16th May 2026
Our 1st Birthday Celebration
5.30pm
Sun 17th May 2026
Relaxed Sunday Pairs
1pm
Director: Kevin
Dealer: Grace & Jerry
Standby: Mags McLucas
Mon 18th May 2026
Monday Evening pairs
7PM
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Maurice Pigott
Tue 19th May 2026
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
1245
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Willie Nelson
Tue 19th May 2026
Division 2 Match
Upstairs 12.45
Merlin vs Ogilvie 1
Captains: John Gough / Ian Muir
Key Holder/contact: John Gough
Tue 19th May 2026
Division 3 Match
downstairs 18:45
Just Us! vs Southsiders
Captains: Bobby Dickson / Rachel Bell
Key Holder/contact: Alan Stewart
The Academy: Refresher Course
Application Refresher Course
Need some reminders?

Our Bridge Refresher Course is designed for players who have either been away from the game and need a quick refresher or have completed their Beginners Course and seek more in-depth learning. This course is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their foundational skills.

Course Details:

  • Next Course: Wednesday 18th February 2026
  • Duration: 10 Weekly sessions
  • Format: Interactive lessons and practice hands
  • Cost: £100 for full course 

Course Topics:

  1. Doubles: Understanding different types of doubles and when to use them effectively.
  2. RKCB and 2C Openings: Roman Key Card Blackwood and responses to 2C opening bids.
  3. Defending: Strategies for effective defense techniques and partnerships.
  4. Responding to Weak 2s with a Strong Hand: Methods for bidding and handling strong hands against preemptive bids.
  5. Opener's Rebids: Techniques for describing opener's hand strength and distributional features.
  6. Responders Options: Various bidding options available to the responder based on the auction.
  7. Responses to 1NT opening bids and adjusting bids based on partner's actions.
  8. Play Week
  9. Establishing a Suit: Techniques for establishing a long suit and maximizing tricks.
  10. The Danger Hand: Identifying and managing the danger hand in defense and declarer play.

Registration:
Please complete the attached form