| Tollemache Cup Qualifier |
This weekend, 12 of our best Essex players will compete in the Tollemache Cup Qualifier against top players of other English counties.
If you wish to follow their game, click here on this link and you will find instructions as to how to log into their online game and watch their progress.
We wish Team Essex good luck and every success
The players are Marc Chawner & Paul Spencer, Mark Josephs & Tony Verran, Ian Moss & Mike Graham,
Bernie Hunt & Petra Bromfield, Brian Sharkey & Peter Richardson, Pat Johnson & Frances Foster
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| John Edwards R.I.P. |
With regret we have to announce the death
of John Edwards after a short illness.
John was at the club until fairly recently partnering
Brian Smith on a Tuesday afternoon
and Michael Sutherland-Harper on Saturday mornings.
Our thoughts are with his family.
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| Terry Stevens Memorial |
Terry Stevens Memorial Trophy
Sunday 22nd November 1pm to 5pm
(please note change of date from 8th Nov to 22nd Nov)
With a break for afternoon tea M&S glass of wine or fruit juice
£11 per person
All proceeds to British Heart Foundation
Please book as a partnership. If you don’t have a partner and want to play contact Bernie on 07973-925315.
payments please to Mid Essex 09-01-29, 83939480
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| Children in Need |
CHILDREN IN NEED 2026
TUESDAY 10TH and THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
SIMULTANEOUS PAIRS HELD ACROSS BRITAIN
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| Brian Davies R.I.P. |
With regret we have to announce the passing of Brian Davies.
Our thoughts are with Christine and the family.
Christine and Brian played at the club three times a week until Brian's health declined. He will be sadly missed. The funeral will be a private family affair.
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| FREE PLAY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY |
NEW FOR 2026
Free play if it is your birthday.
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| Bridge Holidays Potters |
Coral has negotiated a special rate for Potters (Five Lakes Maldon) 23rd-26th -October - Click HERE for further details
(you don't need to play bridge to take advantage of the price)
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| Club Sessions 2025 |
We have two new events starting in the next few days.
Please click here for more details
New !!!! Monday Afternoon 13.00 - TEAMS OF FOUR
Tuesday Afternoon 13.30 - Club Session - Hosted
Tuesday Evening 7pm - Gentle Duplicate with some teaching - Hosted
Wednesday Morning 11:00 to 1pm - Supervised
Wednesday Evening 19.30 - Jubilee BC Club Session Hosted
Thursday Morning 10:00 - Club Session - Improvers Hosted
Friday supervised 11am to 2pm with Coral and Jon
New !!! Friday evening Duplicate, 7.30pm Hosted
Saturday Morning 10.30 - 1pm - Hosted
If you require a partner please be there 15 min before starting time.
No membership required - All are welcome
For any queries please contact Petra on 07990-512386
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| First Class Bridge Academy and Club |
Welcome to the website of First Class Bridge
We have just moved up to the 23rd busiest club in England
There is bridge played at Barleylands every day from Monday to Saturday catering for every level from complete beginners to the very highest echelon of bridge players. Most sessions are hosted so you can just turn up and play without a partner.
There are regular starter courses for complete beginners and a number of supervised bridge sessions for those wishing to go to the next level.
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| TUESDAY EVENING GENTLE DUPLICATE |
NEW for 2026
GENTLE DUPLICATE with a bit of teaching
7pm to 9.30 Every Tuesday at Barleylands
If you have never played Duplicate Bridge before this is an ideal place to start.
At a point during the evening Bernie or Richard will give a bit of instruction.
Also updates on the booklet”What does that bid mean?” will be handed out
most weeks
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