CLYDE BRIDGE CENTRE
GLASGOW'S HOME OF BRIDGE
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Results
Thursday Evening Pairs
1900
No Fear Tournament
19.00
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs
12.45
Wednesday Evening Pairs
Play and Learn 14 Jan 2026
Tuesday Afternoon
12.45
BBO
7pm
Monday Evening pairs
19.00
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030am
Thursday Evening Pairs
1900
Calendar
Thu 15th January 2026
Beginners Lessons
Upstairs/social 7pm
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
Fri 16th January 2026
Friday Morning Bridge and Crumpets
1030am
Director: Horst Kopleck
Standby: Avril Levy
Sat 17th January 2026
Academy Workshop
10am
Director: John Di Mambro
Sun 18th January 2026
Sunday Relaxed Tournament
Director: Georgina Halfnight
Dealer: Kevin & Geraldine
Standby: Sandra Links
Mon 19th January 2026
Monday Evening pairs
19.00
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Brian Magill
Tue 20th January 2026
Tuesday Afternoon
. 12.45
Director: Alan Livingstone
Standby: Sandhya Kapitan
Tue 20th January 2026
BBO
If any issue chat SBU_W_CLY 7pm
Director: Peter Cairns
Tue 20th January 2026
Beginners Course
Academy 7-9PM
Key Holder/contact: Frances/Norma
The Academy: Workshops
 
 
  Playing in Teams

♠   Workshop – Playing in Teams  ♣ 
TUTOR: John Di Mambro

 

This year’s excitement for the Leagues is contagious!
We have many divisions ready to compete, and for those of you who are new to this type of play, help is at hand.
Since the League kicks off in September, we’re bringing this workshop forward so you can step into the competition with confidence.

About the Workshop

This specially designed session will focus on the skills and tactics needed for team events, helping you boost both your play and results. The morning will start with an interactive lecture, followed by playing a set of linked, pre-dealt boards. You’ll also receive worksheets to complete during the workshop and have plenty of time to ask questions.

Topics include:

  • Tactics to improve your results in team events
  • Building stronger partnership understanding
  • The importance of convention cards
  • Sharpening your defence skills

Cost: £15 (includes tea/coffee)
Places: Limited to 24 participants — We may repeat the workshop if demand is high. Fill in the form if you remain interested.
Tip: It’s ideal (though not essential) to attend with your regular partner

Kindly submit your application via the website.

 

  Workshop: Improving Your Bridge Part 1

TUTOR: John

This workshop is aimed at regular club players who want to improve their game.  The format will be a one-session interactive lecture followed by playing a set of linked pre-dealt boards. A set of worksheets will be provided as well for completion during the workshop.  There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Topics include:

Declarer techniques – Part 1
More about Stayman

Declarer play in no-trump

Practice using pre-dealt boards

Entry for this workshop will be limited to 24 people but it will be repeated for others if the demand is sufficient.   Ideally, though not essential, it would be best if your partner can take part as well.

Cost will be £15.00 per person which will include tea/coffee. The tutor for the course will be John Di Mambro.

  Workshop: Improving Your Bridge Part 2

TUTOR: John

This workshop is aimed at regular club players who want to improve their game.  The format will be a one-session interactive lecture followed by playing a set of linked pre-dealt boards. A set of worksheets will be provided as well for completion during the workshop.  There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions

Topics include:

Declarer techniques – Part 2
Negative doubles

Declarer play in trump contracts

Practice using pre-dealt boards

Entry for this workshop will be limited to 24 people but it will be repeated for others if the demand is sufficient.   Ideally, though not essential, it would be best if your partner can take part as well.

Cost will be £15.00 per person which will include tea/coffee. The tutor for the course will be John Di Mambro.

  Workshop: Basic Defence Part 1

Bridge Workshop – Defence (Part 1 ) with John Di Mambro

Following the success of John Di Mambro’s recent workshops, we are delighted to continue this series with a new session focused on Defence.

Date: Saturday 17th January

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Place: Academy

Refreshments: Tea/coffee provided (cake may also be available)

Limited to: 20 participants

This workshop is aimed at regular club players who wish to improve their defensive play.

The session will include:

• An interactive lecture

• Practice using a set of linked pre-dealt boards

• Worksheets to complete during the workshop

• Plenty of opportunities to ask questions

Topics covered:

• Opening leads against no-trump contracts

• Opening leads against suit contracts

• Signalling after the opening lead

• Practice using pre-dealt boards

If demand is sufficient, the workshop will be repeated.

Ideally, but not essential, participants are encouraged to bring their partner.

To enter, please complete the application form below

Once your application is received we will be in touch with payment details to

(Part 1). confirm your place.

Cost: £15 per person (includes tea/coffee)

Tutor: John Di Mambro

  Workshop: Basic Defence Part 2

TUTOR: John

This workshop is aimed at regular club players who want to improve their defence.  The format will be a one-session interactive lecture followed by playing a set of linked pre-dealt boards. A set of worksheets will be provided as well for completion during the workshop.  There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Topics include:
Discards

Suit preference signals

Basic defensive strategies

Practice using pre-dealt boards

Entry for this workshop will be limited to 24 people but it will be repeated for others if the demand is sufficient.   Ideally, though not essential, it would be best if your partner can take part as well.

Cost will be £15.00 per person which will include tea/coffee. The tutor for the course will be John Di Mambro.