Maidstone Bridge Club
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Bridge Lessons 2025

On Monday 31st March, sixteen students successfully completed their Bridge Lessons for Beginners course which was tutored by Catherine with assistance from Geoff Hayday and Amanda Lane. The next round of lessons, Bridge for Improvers, will commence in September (dates to be confirmed soon). Besides providing the next step for these students, we would be pleased to welcome more students who wish to progress their game. 

If you’d like to discuss our courses or put your name on our list for future classes please contact Catherine on learnbridge@btinternet.com or 07305 819072. As well as being one of the top EBU-affiliated bridge clubs in Kent, MBC also boasts a thriving teaching programme for new and improving players. We are widely recognised for the quality of our teaching, course structure and materials which, along with the facilities at the Civil Service Club, help make learning a real pleasure. MBC is committed to providing a friendly and professional environment conducive to learning and meeting new people. 

Bridge Lessons 2025
Last updated : 9th Apr 2025 09:39 BST
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Wednesday Evening F2F Punctual Start at 7pm

If likely to be delayed, please phone Richard on 07780681405

If the movement has been set up and we are not aware you are coming we may have difficulty in accommodating you
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Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club
Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club

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With 150 members, MBC is EBU affiliated and has been providing top class bridge and beginners lessons for over 60 years

The Club meets on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings for face-to-face bridge at the Maidstone Civil Service Club Recreation Close Maidstone with computer scoring and pre-dealt hands.

Table money is £3 for members (£3.50 visitors who are very welcome) and free tea, coffee and biscuits are available.

Please note that card payments are the preferred payment method on both days.

Car parking is available at the rear of the Club but be aware Monday afternoon can be conjested so please follow any instructions given.

Parking on the grass is not permitted. There is no issue on Wednesday evenings. 

Play starts at 1300 on Mondays and 1900 on Wednesdays; we normally play 24 or 27 boards with play finishing around 1615 or 2215

Please note we do not operate a Host system but if you contact Linda for Mondays or Richard for Wednesdays they will try to pair you up.

 Linda Catt on 07748967416 Mondays or Richard Sissons on 07780681405 Wednesdays . 

For general bridge enquiries please email Pauline Davis pjdvs28@gmail.com or see our Facebook page
Scores are normally posted on this site about half an hour after play finishes
 

 
Last updated : 31st May 2025 13:44 BST
EBED Spring Sim Results

The final results of the EBED Spring Sim are now available; click on this link Sim Pairs

Well done Catherine Grant & Geoff Hayday for finishing highest amongst the MBC rankings along with five other MBC pairs who earned Master Points. A special mention for two of our newest members, David Brown & Michael Bishop, who finished 41st out of the 218 pairs in the Sim with 56.67% earning themselves 80 Master Points plus .27 Blue Master Points - well done lads!
Last updated : 18th May 2025 13:17 BST
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Hand of the Week

Monday 26th May, Board 5: 

This looks like another one of those easy flat boards when North opens 1NT – but wait, should East enter the auction?        

At favourable vulnerability, East should overcall 2H – even one off would give N/S 50 rather than 90 if they make 1NT. South passes (relieved that his partner was not doubled), what should West say? East must have at least 12 pts and five hearts, so 4H is the obvious bid (although only 4 out of 10 pairs found this contract).

A spade lead from South will hold declarer to 10 tricks provided North cashes A & Q and gives partner a ruff with a third spade. However, many Souths, (wrongly) despairing of their pointless hand, led a diamond. Declarer with 28 points between his hand and dummy, and hearing North admitting to 12-14 points with his 1NT bid now knows where all the picture cards are. 

Win AD then take Club finesse which you know will win, and ruff your third club before drawing trumps. Play a spade and you are guaranteed 10 tricks and maybe 11 if you can make the third round of spades.

Points to note:

  1. Overcall at favourable vulnerability with sound hands
  2. When partner has an opening bid (or equivalent) and you have an opening bid – you should normally reach game.
  3. Even with no points, don’t lose interest – a ruff or finding the right lead might give you one more trick than other pairs.

 
Last updated : 27th May 2025 18:29 BST
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VE Day Bridge Tournament Winners
VE Day Bridge Tournament Winners

In a closely contested tournament which went down to the wire, Richard & Jenny won the Ashford Mayor's VE Day Tournament on Saturday 17th May - Congratulations to both!

Five pairs from MBC competed in the Mayor's well-run charity event, along with players from other local clubs, which included an enjoyable tea and refreshments

For the final results click on this link:

 Final Results

Many thanks to Lyn and Sue for hosting a fun afternoon
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EBU April Master Point Promotions

Congratulations to the following members for being awarded Master Point promotions in their rank during April:

Margaret Harris - 5 Star Regional Master

Caroline Ross - County Master

Alex Haniewicz - District Master 

Geoff Hayday - District Master 

Penny Revell - Club Master
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Monday Bridge: Start Times, Parking, Find-a-Partner & Introduction to Duplicate Play

PLEASE NOTE: The session on Monday 26th May will commence at 1.00 pm not 1.15 pm. The Civil Service Club have also asked us to remind members that parking on the grass is not allowed under any circumstances. To help members when they arrive at the Club, we will aim to have somebody directing members to the available parking spaces when the car park is busy.

If you are short of a partner, please call Linda on 07748 967416.
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Diary Dates for 2025

SIM Diary Dates

SIM sessions in 2025 are on the following dates: 5th March, 9th April,14th May, 23rd July, 3rd September, 8th October and 12th November for Children in Need

 
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Results
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Wed 28th May 2025
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Wed 21st May 2025
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Calendar
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Wed 18th Jun 2025
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Wed 16th Jul 2025
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