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We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
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| We run six sessions per week, which is mainly pairs with the occasional teams of four. Every two months, on a Friday, we play Swiss Pairs. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics. For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition. |
| Visiting pairs are always made welcome. |
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| Last updated : 2nd Aug 2026 12:50 BST |
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| Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 2nd August click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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| Last updated : 4th Aug 2026 16:23 BST |
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| Northern Midweek Congress |
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The Northern Midweek Congress
25th to 27th August 2026
@ The Cairn Hotel, Harrogate |
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Run by Oliver Cowan in partnership with the EBU. Both Tuesday events are Blue Pointed. Wednesday and Thursday events are Green Pointed.
Tues 25th
13:30 to 18:00 - JACK-HIGH SWISS PAIRS 2 sessions with an afternoon tea break
19:30 to 22:30 - OPEN PAIRS
Weds 26th
12:30 to 15:30 - SWISS PAIRS (matches 1-3)
15:30 to 16:30 - Break
16:30 to 19:30 - SWISS PAIRS (matches 4-6)
Thurs 29th
11:00 to 13:00 - SWISS TEAMS (matches 1-2)
13:00 to 14:00 - Lunch Break
14:00 to 18:30 - SWISS TEAMS (matches 3-6) coffee break after match 4
For more details and entry fees click here. Closing date for entries is Friday 22nd August 2025.
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| Last updated : 24th May 2026 09:50 BST |
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| National Handicap Pairs |
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National Handicap Pairs Championship
Sunday 6th September
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We are running a heat of the National Handicapped Pairs Championship on Sunday 6th September. This is a follow on to the successful event last September and once again we intend to make it a social as well as a bridge event.
Play will commence at 1:30pm, so please arrive in advance at 1pm for a welcome tea or coffee. We will have a mid-way refreshment break then play another session in the afternoon finishing at about 6pm.
The handicaps are based on NGS grades and are automatically administered by the EBU when we submit the results. It's entirely possible for an inexperienced pair to win nationally because of the handicap system, so people of every level are encouraged to enter and will be allowed plenty of time to complete each round. Blue masterpoints are awarded for this event!
The entry fee is £8. Entry is limited to 26 pairs.
We look forward to seeing lots of you for what promises to be a sociable and enjoyable event!
Please complete a booking form for EACH person wishing to attend.
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| Last updated : 7th Aug 2026 12:06 BST |
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| Andrew Robson Seminar - Friday 9th October 2026 |
Friday 9th October
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We are delighted to announce that again, as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 9th October. As last year we have arranged for him to present a full day of tuition and play at Oakdale Golf Club. Andrew is an expert at ensuring that those of all playing standards are accommodated in the tutorials so please come along! You do not need a partner to attend. We are again expecting demand to be high so book early to avoid disappointment.
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VENUE : Oakdale Golf Club, Oakdale, Harrogate. HG1 2LN
DATE : Friday 9th October
PROGRAMME :
10:00 - 10:30 Arrival & Tea/Coffee
10:30 - 12:30 Tuition play session led by Andrew
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch followed by Tea/Coffee
13:30 - 15:30 Tuition play session led by Andrew
COST : £42 to include lunch
To book the Harrogate session, priority will be given to Harrogate members, click here.
Andrew is also delivering seminars on COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TOPICS on Thursday 8th October for Wetherby Bridge Club (to be held at The Bridge Hotel, Walshford) and at York Bridge Club on Saturday 10th October.
Further details and to book Wetherby click here and for York click here.
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| Last updated : 2nd Aug 2026 11:33 BST |
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| Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
* Denotes first time promotion
| Janet Brearley |
Club Master |
| Samantha Findlay |
Club Master |
| Eleanor McClea |
Club Master |
| Jon Owen |
Club Master |
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| Last updated : 13th Aug 2026 10:46 BST |
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| YORKSHIRE LEAGUE 2026-2027 |
We would like to invite members to express their interest in playing for Harrogate in the forthcoming Yorkshire League season. There are 7 divisions which cover all standards from beginners to the very experienced and we need players of all levels to play in our teams.
This year the club will be paying travel expenses to away matches so this will provide a completely free day of bridge with refreshments included. The cost of playing in home matches will remain at £5 to cover the cost of the teas.
Dates for the Yorkshire League 2026-2027:
25th October
8th November
22nd November
6th December
WINTER BREAK
14th February
28th February
14th March
The teams will consist of 8 players, playing against other Yorkshire teams, with home and away fixtures and the matches are played on a Sunday afternoon against players of roughly the same standard.
It would be very helpful if we could have an indication of how many members would like to participate in the Yorkshire League this season by 20th July.
Please email me: catherine.harrogate@gmail.com saying if you wish to play and who would be your partner. If you would like to play but have no partner please let me know and we will try and match you up with another player.
Catherine Thomson
Match Secretary
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| Last updated : 14th Jul 2026 15:42 BST |
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| Upcoming Events |
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| Last updated : 2nd Apr 2022 16:06 BST |
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| Bridge Club Sessions |
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Morning |
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| Monday |
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
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Tuesday
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1.15pm Duplicate |
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| Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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| Thursday |
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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Occasional Events
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| Last updated : 21st Aug 2025 15:19 BST |
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| EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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| Last updated : 27th Oct 2023 16:10 BST |
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| Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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| Last updated : 20th Oct 2022 17:32 BST |
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| Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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| Last updated : 31st Jul 2022 14:09 BST |
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