Learn how to play bridge - a game that is not only mentally stimulating, but will give you endless pleasure. It's also a wonderful social activity.

Frank Chemaly is happy to start another beginners bridge class.

The beginners course consists of eight or ten weekly classes (ten is better, but it can be done in eight) which last about three hours. They can be arranged evenings, Mondays or weekends to suit those who would like to learn the game. I use my mom, Jan Chemaly's, system which she has taught for over 20 years in Durban and is based on Standard American, which you can play anywhere in the world. Notes are provided.

Classes can be at my home in Morningside, but if anyone would like to host them, I can come to you anywhere in the greater Durban/Ballito/Upper South Coast area. This worked very well with a group of people I taught recently in Hillcrest.

Cost is R800 per lesson, regardless of the number of people attending. Eight is ideal, but it can be anything from four to 12 people. I may charge for petrol if I am travelling further afield.

Feel free to contact me on 083 230 5629 if you would like to join a class, or ask your friends if they would like to join you.

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Carol Stanton in the Western Cape is offering a series of bridge courses online.

There are three six-week courses run at varying times of the year, mornings and evenings. Bridge 101 is a basic introduction to the game, Bridge 102 concentrates on play and defence, and Bridge 103 refines the basic bidding techniques. It is recommended you complete all three. Courses come with a booklet, and involve and hour-long zoom lecture followed by play on Real Bridge.

The courses are heavily subsidised by the Western Cape Bridge Union. For more details, click here